38 Questions
Which of the following is a treatment option for uterine lavage in cows?
Administration of oxytocin or PG
What is the most common type of paralysis seen in cows?
Gluteal paralysis
What is the recommended treatment for gluteal paralysis in cows?
All of the above
What is the main purpose of uterine lavage in cows?
To drain fluids
Which species is most commonly affected by prolapse of the bladder through a tear in the vagina?
Cows
What is the most common cause of uterine prolapse in cows?
Uterine inertia
Which species is least commonly affected by uterine prolapse?
Bitches
Which species has the highest incidence of retained fetal membranes?
Cows
What can retained fetal membranes in mares lead to?
Metritis
Which species is the least commonly affected by retained fetal membranes?
Ewes
What is the treatment for retained fetal membranes in cows?
Gentle removal and antibiotics
When is the diagnosis and treatment of retained fetal membranes in bitches and queens usually undertaken?
Day 2
What is a critical treatment for post-partum metritis in most species?
Antibiotics
Which condition is characterized by blood passage after parturition?
Haemorrhage
What can cause profuse bleeding during delivery?
All of the above
Which is most commonly affected by perineal laceration at first parturition?
Heifer
What is the deepest type of perineal laceration involving the muscle of the perineal body?
Second degree laceration
Which condition involves the protrusion of the bladder through a tear in the vagina?
Prolapse
Which condition involves the taring of the lips of the vulva in mares?
Trauma
Which condition involves the torn vagina and rectal wall, creating a cloaca?
Third degree laceration
Which condition refers to the penetration from the vaginal cavity into the rectum, but not continuous distally?
Recto-vaginal fistula laceration
Which condition can cause blood leakage from the placenta during delivery?
Haemorrhage
Which condition can cause vaginal artery haemorrhage in a heifer after forced extraction?
Haemorrhage
What are the most common post-partum conditions?
- Haemorrhage 2. Trauma/lacerations/contusions 3. Prolapse 4. Placental retention 5. Metritis 6. Recumbency/nerve damage
What are the possible causes of profuse bleeding during delivery?
Breakage of the umbilicus, uterine or vaginal laceration
What are the different degrees of perineal laceration?
First degree: skin and mucosa, Second degree: deeper laceration involving muscle of perineal body, Third degree: torn vagina and rectal wall
What is the condition characterized by the protrusion of the bladder through a tear in the vagina?
Prolapse
Which species can experience bladder prolapse through a tear in the vagina?
Ewe or cow
What are the treatment options for post-partum metritis?
Treatment options for post-partum metritis include systemic and/or parenteral antibiotics, drainage of fluids, oxytocin or PG administration, calcium administration, and uterine lavage.
What is the recommended treatment for gluteal paralysis in cows?
The recommended treatment for gluteal paralysis in cows includes NSAIDs, hobbling, and provision of firm footing. Additionally, a clean non-slippy environment and giving the animal time are important for general nursing and attention to mammary glands.
What is the most common type of paralysis seen in cows?
The most common type of paralysis seen in cows is gluteal paralysis.
What are the treatment options for uterine lavage in cows?
The treatment options for uterine lavage in cows include systemic and/or parenteral antibiotics, drainage of fluids, oxytocin or PG administration (excluding CL), and calcium administration.
What is the main purpose of uterine lavage in cows?
The main purpose of uterine lavage in cows is to clean the uterus and remove any accumulated fluids.
What is the condition called when the bladder protrudes through the vagina?
Bladder prolapse through a tear in the vagina
In which species is bladder eversion through the urethra most commonly seen?
Mare
What is the most common cause of uterine prolapse in cows?
Poor involution of a portion of the uterus
What is the treatment for prolapsed uterus in cows?
Epidural, establishing 'frog-leg' position, complete inversion, oxytocin, calcium, parenteral antibiotic, NSAIDs
What is the consequence of retained fetal membranes in mares?
Metritis toxaemia, which can lead to laminitis, pedal bone rotation, and euthanasia
Test your knowledge on post-partum conditions that are most common in humans and animals. From haemorrhage to placental retention, this quiz will cover various conditions and their causes. Discover the symptoms, treatments, and species differences in this informative quiz.
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