FARM: Reproduction: Neonatal lambs
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Which temperature range is considered moderate hypothermia for a lamb?

  • 40 to 50 degrees Celsius
  • 10 to 20 degrees Celsius
  • -37 to 39 degrees Celsius (correct)
  • -20 to 0 degrees Celsius

    • What should be done after administering intra-peritoneal glucose injections to a lamb?

  • Return to ewe
  • Supervise (correct)
  • Feed warmed colostrum
  • Provide shelter

    • Where should the intra-peritoneal glucose injection be administered on a lamb?

  • On the leg of the lamb
  • On the neck of the lamb
  • Just below and to one side of the navel (correct)
  • On the back of the lamb

    • Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for hypothermia in lambs?

    <p>Administering lamb coats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an infectious cause of hypothermia in lambs?

    <p>Strep dysgalactiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of lambing build-up infection?

    <p>Watery Mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor in maintaining a balance between pathogen load and lambs' immune competence?

    <p>Colostrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of hypothermia in lambs?

    <p>Vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following clinical signs is NOT associated with watery mouth in lambs?

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of watery mouth in lambs?

    <p>Lack of colostrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for watery mouth in lambs?

    <p>Adequate colostrum intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of bacterial death in watery mouth cases?

    <p>Endotoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of watery mouth in lambs?

    <p>D-lactic acidosis syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dosage of oral fluids for watery mouth treatment in lambs?

    <p>50ml/kg every 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is NOT mentioned as effective for watery mouth treatment in lambs?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for watery mouth in lambs?

    <p>Administering oral antibiotics in an outbreak situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age for castrating lambs to prevent watery mouth?

    <p>Less than 24 hours old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is mentioned as effective for watery mouth treatment in lambs?

    <p>Neomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations may be appropriate for targeted oral antibiotic use in lambs to prevent watery mouth cases?

    <p>Lambs born into groups with a history of watery mouth cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it appropriate to use whole-flock oral antibiotic treatment of all lambs at birth in any flock?

    <p>Never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibiotic should be avoided for the treatment of lambs with watery mouth?

    <p>Antibiotics not licensed for food-producing animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situations may targeted oral antibiotic use be appropriate for prevention of watery mouth in lambs?

    <p>Triplet or low birth weight lambs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended use of unlicensed products for the treatment of lambs with watery mouth?

    <p>Rarely appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?

    <p>Salmonellosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?

    <p>Oral fluids and systemic antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of diagnosing neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?

    <p>Pre-treatment faeces samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for preventing neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?

    <p>Hygiene and colostrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is NOT mentioned as a cause of infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?

    <p>Anaplasma phagocytophilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible route of infection for Streptococcus dysgalactiae in lambs?

    <p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?

    <p>High carriage rate of Streptococcus dysgalactiae in ewes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Joint swelling and lameness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Intravenous antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a preventive measure for Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Isolating infected lambs from the rest of the flock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Poor growth and restricted movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment duration for Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Penicillin/amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is NOT effective for the treatment of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Tetracyclines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended hygiene measure for preventing Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Ensuring colostrum intakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for neonatal lambs in the face of a Streptococcus dysgalactiae outbreak?

    <p>Metaphylactic treatment with antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint(s) is/are commonly affected by Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Carpal, hock, fetlock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for preventing Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Ensuring colostrum intakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?

    <p>Navel dipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment approach if lambs with Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection do not improve after a course of antibiotics?

    <p>Repeat the antibiotic course once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible source of infection for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?

    <p>Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a control measure for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?

    <p>Vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main route of infection for lambs with infectious arthritis (Joint Ill)?

    <p>Skin wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common clinical sign of Navel Ill/Omphalophlebitis in lambs?

    <p>Hunched back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment duration for Navel Ill/Omphalophlebitis in lambs?

    <p>5-7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for Navel Ill/Omphalophlebitis in lambs?

    <p>Vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of meningitis in lambs?

    <p>Lethargy and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aetiology of meningitis in lambs?

    <p>Opportunistic bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prognosis for lambs with meningitis?

    <p>Guarded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Acute ataxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of death in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Respiratory failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following laboratory findings may be observed in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Excess of D-lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Sodium bicarbonate and amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of clinical recovery in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome after treatment?

    <p>Few hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of nephrosis (kidney damage) to the clinical signs of Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Nephrosis may contribute to the clinical signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic metabolic abnormality observed in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the recommended treatment for entropion in lambs?

    <p>Surgical removal of the lower lid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of atresia ani in lambs?

    <p>Absence of anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for atresia ani in lambs?

    <p>Surgical correction of the condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a surgical procedure used to treat prolapsed intestines in lambs?

    <p>Ligation surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of swayback in neonatal lambs?

    <p>Copper deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is mentioned as being associated with trace element deficiencies in neonatal lambs?

    <p>Scottish Blackface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for confirming copper deficiency in ewes?

    <p>Blood and liver assay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical sign of iodine deficiency in lambs?

    <p>Enlarged thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for iodine deficiency in ewes?

    <p>280mg potassium iodine dose 4 weeks before lambing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended weight range for day-old lambs?

    <p>5.5-7.0KG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum plasma protein level in lamb plasma to indicate adequate colostrum transfer?

    <blockquote> <p>60g/litre</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for diagnosing iodine deficiency in lambs?

    <p>Lamb post-mortem examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of iodine deficiency in lambs?

    <p>Grazing pasture with high goitrogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of iodine deficiency in lambs?

    <p>Pot-bellied appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a post-mortem finding in lambs with dystocia?

    <p>Milk/colostrum in abomasum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of navel ill in lambs?

    <p>Oedema head/shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a post-mortem finding in lambs with hypothermia/starvation?

    <p>Free blood in carcass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of lung aeration indicate in a lamb's post-mortem?

    <p>Post-partum death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hepatic rupture indicate in a lamb's post-mortem?

    <p>Dystocia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for cleft palate in lambs?

    <p>Surgical repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for undershot jaw in lambs?

    <p>Surgical repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for entropion in lambs?

    <p>Surgical correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic metabolic abnormality observed in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor to consider when selecting the breeding flock?

    <p>High milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommendations for ewe nutrition during pregnancy?

    <p>Feed according to body condition score (BCS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommendations for environmental management to reduce lamb mortality?

    <p>Separating off ill ewes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommendations for lambing hygiene?

    <p>Wear gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommendations for lamb care to reduce lamb mortality?

    <p>Ensure adequate colostrum intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for lambs with watery mouth?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for lambs with joint ill (infectious arthritis)?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommendations for preventing hypothermia in lambs?

    <p>Ensure adequate colostrum intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for cleft palate in lambs?

    <p>Surgical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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