Veterinary Surgery: Teat and Mammary Gland Procedures

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What is the primary goal of maintaining teat ends clean for at least 10 minutes after milking?

To promote mastitis

To reduce teat obstruction

To prevent debris from entering the teat (correct)

To enhance milk production

What is the function of the gland cistern in the udder?

To store milk

To pump out milk from the udder (correct)

To produce milk

To provide an aseptic environment

What is the significance of the udder suspensory ligament in dairy cows?

It supports the udder and prevents it from sagging (correct)

It helps to produce milk

It strengthens the teat end

It provides an aseptic environment

What is the primary purpose of closing the wound quickly after teat surgery?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the teat cistern in the udder?

To provide an aseptic environment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor teats closely after milking?

To detect any signs of mastitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary technique used when the mucosa is already affected in large animals?

Teat sinus infusion Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to close the teat canal manually and lift it up after teat sinus infusion?

To prevent excessive lidocaine from dripping down Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet in local anesthetic ring block?

To constrict the teat and prevent bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical volume of local anesthetic used for teat sinus infusion?

10ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for teat sinus infusion?

Removal of teat polyps Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be careful not to go through and through when performing local anesthetic ring block?

To prevent damage to surrounding tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for milking out the affected udder, despite discarding the milk?

To prevent mastitis from recurring Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeframe for removing sutures?

10th day Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeframe for performing surgery on a laceration?

Within 12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cleaning and suturing a teat laceration?

To avoid contamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for basal abnormalities, especially if they are chronic?

Poor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in treating teat lacerations?

As an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory solution Signup and view all the answers

Why should intramammary infusions not be given in certain cases?

Because they are unnecessary if the wound is not from a mastitic cow Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not milking out the affected udder?

Mastitis may recur Signup and view all the answers

When is secondary intention healing often employed in treating teat lacerations?

When the wound is large and compromised Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when treating a lacerated teat canal?

Avoiding contamination of the teat canal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using wound sprays?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Hudson's teat probe and spiral?

To break the annular membrane and clear obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal age for removing supernumerary teats?

By 3 months of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for amputation of the mammary gland?

Severe life-threatening mastitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a teat dilator in cases of mild teat abnormalities?

To flush out soft clump milk Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of tight teat sphincter?

Trauma to the teat end Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for removing supernumerary teats?

Crush the base of the supernumerary teats using forceps and excise using scalpel blade Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using teat cannula in cases of tight teat sphincter?

To milk every 15 minutes for 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Hug's teat knife in amputation of the mammary gland?

To insert through the membrane and make radial incisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of teat spider?

Scar tissue formation secondary to hematoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for teat amputation?

Drain milk, trim milk sinus with scissors, and close with 3 layer suture pattern Signup and view all the answers