21 Questions
What is a key similarity between pregnancy toxemia in cows and small ruminants?
Both occur due to disrupted maternal glucose homeostasis
Why does pregnancy toxemia predominantly occur in beef cows?
Because the last trimester of gestation coincides with the poorest availability of feed
What is a common clinical sign of pregnancy toxemia in cows?
Depression and rapid weight loss
What is a crucial factor for successful treatment of pregnancy toxemia in cows?
Improved dietary management and early identification
What are some factors that can precipitate pregnancy toxemia in cows?
Large or multiple fetuses, low energy feed, and health conditions
What is the major contributor to fetal-placental energy substrates?
Glucose
What is one of the major clinical signs of illness observed in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
Decreased rumination
What is a specific postmortem lesion commonly found in cows with pregnancy toxemia?
Serous atrophy of omental fat
What is one of the findings that may be present in the clinical chemistry of cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
Hypokalemia
Which factor contributes to greater adipose tissue mobilization in late gestation in cows?
'mobilize NEFA for use as a maternal energy substrate'
What are some of the effects of cold, snowy weather on cows with pregnancy toxemia?
'covering available forage'
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'
'Hepatic lipidosis' is common in conjunction with what in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
'Large or multiple fetuses'
What is one of the effects of 'Decreased appetite' in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
General clinical signs of illness
Which nutrient can cross the placenta through 'insulin-independent facilitated diffusion'?
Fatty acids
What do low levels of 'Hypoalbuminemia' indicate in cows affected by pregnancy toxemia?
Low nutrient intake
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
What is the recommended minimum crude protein intake for cows as mentioned in the text?
1 kg
What is a potential treatment option for anorectic cattle with pregnancy toxemia?
Force-feeding propylene glycol
Which condition may benefit from good nursing care but rarely responds to treatment?
Recumbent cattle with bovine secondary recumbency
What is one potential effect of using ionophores to facilitate ruminal propionate generation?
Greater glucose availability
Test your knowledge on Pregnancy Toxemia or ketosis in cows, a metabolic disease that occurs in late gestation due to inadequate nutrition. Learn about the clinical signs, treatment, and management of this condition.
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