Problems of the newborn

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Which of the following is a common condition encountered in the first 3 days of life in foals?

Heart murmur
Eye infection
Meconium impaction (correct)
Fractured limb

Which of the following is a foal condition that should be referred to a specialist?

Meconium impaction
Bladder rupture (correct)
Transient hypogammaglobulinemia
Flexural limb deformities

What should be assumed about a sick foal until proven otherwise?

It has a heart murmur
It has SIRS (correct)
It is healthy
It has a fractured limb

What is the recommended approach to a sick neonate?

Rapid, aggressive treatment of problem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common presenting sign in sick foals?

Diarrhea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best course of action for clients with sick foals who want minimal treatment?

Inform them of the likely outcome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs of prematurity and dysmaturity in foals?

Low birth weight (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of early recognition of a problem in foals?

To prevent complications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if in doubt about the treatment of a foal?

Refer to a specialist (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT)?

Diarrhea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes of FPT in newborn animals?

Early lactation and colostral loss (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe puppies with FPT that develop sepsis?

Fading puppy syndrome (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of FPT?

Improved growth rate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the treatment options for FPT?

Donor colostrum and hyperimmune plasma (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should immunoglobulins be given if FPT is recognized after the neonate's ability to absorb colostrum?

Within the first 12-24 hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for animals that do not produce good colostrum?

Primiparous animals (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of poor quality colostrum?

Excessive colostrum production (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of FPT and sepsis in newborn animals?

Increased mortality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some causes of failure of passive transfer in newborn animals?

Poor quality colostrum, early lactation and colostral loss, primiparous animals, poor udder development, mastitis, lack of appropriate maternal antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of failure of passive transfer?

GI disease, respiratory disease (pneumonia), joint sepsis, umbilical abscess, fading puppy syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways to treat failure of passive transfer?

Donor colostrum, hyperimmune plasma Signup and view all the answers

When should donor colostrum be provided to a neonate?

If the mare or animal has been running milk for some time and has not delivered the colostrum to the neonate Signup and view all the answers

What happens if failure of passive transfer is not recognized until after the neonate's ability to absorb colostrum?

Immunoglobulins should be given in a different way, as the pinocytes responsible for absorbing colostrum are no longer present Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of failure of passive transfer and sepsis in newborn animals?

Increased mortality, poor weight gain, increased antibiotic usage, increased cost, poor welfare Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for puppies with failure of passive transfer that develop sepsis?

Fading puppy syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What are some common problems encountered in the first 3 days of life in foals?

Meconium impactions, FPT (failure of passive transfer), flexural limb deformities, omphalitis/hernia Signup and view all the answers

What are some clinical signs of sepsis in foals?

Injected sclerae, aural petechiae, coronary band hyphaemia, umbilical pain, heat and swelling, joint swelling, oral petechiae, hyperaemia mucosa and oedema Signup and view all the answers

What are some conditions that should be referred to a specialist when encountered in foals?

Sepsis, diarrhea, bladder rupture, perinatal asphyxia syndrome (PAS), colic, pneumonia, prematurity/dysmaturity, congenital abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to a sick neonate?

Assume SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) until proven otherwise, do not ignore mild clinical abnormalities, time is of the essence Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of prematurity and dysmaturity in foals?

Lung abnormalities, FPT, perinatal asphyxia syndrome (PAS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of early recognition and treatment of problems in foals?

Smaller bills for clients, better outcomes for foals Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if in doubt about the treatment of a foal?

Refer and do the best for the client and the foal Signup and view all the answers

What are some common conditions that can be fixed by a first opinion vet?

Meconium impactions, FPT, flexural limb deformities Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a common condition encountered in the first 3 days of life in foals?

Which of the following is a foal condition that should be referred to a specialist?

What should be assumed about a sick foal until proven otherwise?

What is the recommended approach to a sick neonate?

What is the most common presenting sign in sick foals?

What is the best course of action for clients with sick foals who want minimal treatment?

What are the clinical signs of prematurity and dysmaturity in foals?

What is the importance of early recognition of a problem in foals?

What should be done if in doubt about the treatment of a foal?

Which of the following is a consequence of Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT)?

What is one of the causes of FPT in newborn animals?

What is the term used to describe puppies with FPT that develop sepsis?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of FPT?

What are the treatment options for FPT?

When should immunoglobulins be given if FPT is recognized after the neonate's ability to absorb colostrum?

What is the term used for animals that do not produce good colostrum?

Which of the following is NOT a cause of poor quality colostrum?

What is the primary consequence of FPT and sepsis in newborn animals?

What are some causes of failure of passive transfer in newborn animals?

What are some consequences of failure of passive transfer?

What are some ways to treat failure of passive transfer?

When should donor colostrum be provided to a neonate?

What happens if failure of passive transfer is not recognized until after the neonate's ability to absorb colostrum?

What are some consequences of failure of passive transfer and sepsis in newborn animals?

What is the term used for puppies with failure of passive transfer that develop sepsis?

What are some common problems encountered in the first 3 days of life in foals?

What are some clinical signs of sepsis in foals?

What are some conditions that should be referred to a specialist when encountered in foals?

What is the recommended approach to a sick neonate?

What are some consequences of prematurity and dysmaturity in foals?

What is the importance of early recognition and treatment of problems in foals?

What should be done if in doubt about the treatment of a foal?

What are some common conditions that can be fixed by a first opinion vet?

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