Pregnancy Toxemia in Cows Quiz

What is a key similarity between pregnancy toxemia in cows and small ruminants?

Both occur in early gestation
Both occur due to poor-quality diets
Both occur due to disrupted maternal glucose homeostasis (correct)
Both require no treatment for recovery

Why does pregnancy toxemia predominantly occur in beef cows?

Because they have better access to high-quality feed
Because the last trimester of gestation coincides with the poorest availability of feed (correct)
Because they have a higher metabolic rate
Because they are not susceptible to glucose disruptions

What is a common clinical sign of pregnancy toxemia in cows?

Increased appetite
Depression and rapid weight loss (correct)
Weight gain
Excessive energy levels

What is a crucial factor for successful treatment of pregnancy toxemia in cows?

Improved dietary management and early identification (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can precipitate pregnancy toxemia in cows?

Large or multiple fetuses, low energy feed, and health conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major contributor to fetal-placental energy substrates?

Glucose (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major clinical signs of illness observed in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?

Decreased rumination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific postmortem lesion commonly found in cows with pregnancy toxemia?

Serous atrophy of omental fat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the findings that may be present in the clinical chemistry of cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?

Hypokalemia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to greater adipose tissue mobilization in late gestation in cows?

'mobilize NEFA for use as a maternal energy substrate' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the effects of cold, snowy weather on cows with pregnancy toxemia?

'covering available forage' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the signs that may indicate a presumptive diagnosis of pregnancy toxemia in cows?

'History and clinical signs in a cow in late gestation' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Hepatic lipidosis' is common in conjunction with what in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?

'Large or multiple fetuses' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of 'Decreased appetite' in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?

General clinical signs of illness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient can cross the placenta through 'insulin-independent facilitated diffusion'?

Fatty acids (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do low levels of 'Hypoalbuminemia' indicate in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?

Low nutrient intake (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended NDF intake capacity for beef cattle according to the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM, 2016)?

1% of body weight (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum crude protein intake for cows as mentioned in the text?

1 kg (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential treatment option for anorectic cattle with pregnancy toxemia?

Force-feeding propylene glycol (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may benefit from good nursing care but rarely responds to treatment?

Recumbent cattle with bovine secondary recumbency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential effect of using ionophores to facilitate ruminal propionate generation?

Greater glucose availability (C) Signup and view all the answers