10 Questions
What is considered a clinical emergency in cows according to the text?
Severe Necrotising mastitis
When do most cases of mastitis in cows usually occur?
During calving
What pathogens are mentioned in the text as causing toxic mastitis?
Klebsiella
How is gangrenous mastitis typically characterized in cows?
Presence of blue discoloration due to cold
What can happen to the glandular tissue in cows with gangrenous mastitis?
It can slough off and fall off
What leads to the formation of gangrene in cows with mastitis?
Necrosis resulting in lack of blood supply
Why is severe Necrotising mastitis described as a clinical emergency?
It leads to rapid death due to toxins
What distinguishes gangrenous mastitis from acute mastitis in cows?
Sloughing off of glandular tissue
Which organ is primarily affected in cows with severe Necrotising mastitis?
Udder
What is a characteristic symptom associated with toxic mastitis in cows according to the text?
Rapid progression of symptoms leading to death
Test your knowledge about mastitis, the inflammation of breast tissue that commonly occurs during lactation. Learn about different types of mastitis and their characteristics.
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