93 Questions
Which temperature range is considered moderate hypothermia for a lamb?
-37 to 39 degrees Celsius
What should be done after administering intra-peritoneal glucose injections to a lamb?
Supervise
Where should the intra-peritoneal glucose injection be administered on a lamb?
Just below and to one side of the navel
Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for hypothermia in lambs?
Administering lamb coats
Which of the following is NOT an infectious cause of hypothermia in lambs?
Strep dysgalactiae
Which of the following is a symptom of lambing build-up infection?
Watery Mouth
What is the key factor in maintaining a balance between pathogen load and lambs' immune competence?
Colostrum
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of hypothermia in lambs?
Vaccination
Which of the following clinical signs is NOT associated with watery mouth in lambs?
Constipation
What is the main cause of watery mouth in lambs?
Lack of colostrum
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for watery mouth in lambs?
Adequate colostrum intake
What is the consequence of bacterial death in watery mouth cases?
Endotoxemia
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of watery mouth in lambs?
D-lactic acidosis syndrome
What is the recommended dosage of oral fluids for watery mouth treatment in lambs?
50ml/kg every 6 hours
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT mentioned as effective for watery mouth treatment in lambs?
Penicillin
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for watery mouth in lambs?
Administering oral antibiotics in an outbreak situation
What is the recommended age for castrating lambs to prevent watery mouth?
Less than 24 hours old
Which of the following antibiotics is mentioned as effective for watery mouth treatment in lambs?
Neomycin
Which of the following situations may be appropriate for targeted oral antibiotic use in lambs to prevent watery mouth cases?
Lambs born into groups with a history of watery mouth cases
When is it appropriate to use whole-flock oral antibiotic treatment of all lambs at birth in any flock?
Never
What type of antibiotic should be avoided for the treatment of lambs with watery mouth?
Antibiotics not licensed for food-producing animals
In which situations may targeted oral antibiotic use be appropriate for prevention of watery mouth in lambs?
Triplet or low birth weight lambs
What is the recommended use of unlicensed products for the treatment of lambs with watery mouth?
Rarely appropriate
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?
Salmonellosis
What is the recommended treatment for neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?
Oral fluids and systemic antibiotics
What is the main method of diagnosing neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?
Pre-treatment faeces samples
What is the recommended method for preventing neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?
Hygiene and colostrum
Which of the following is a clinical sign of neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?
Dehydration
Which of the following bacteria is NOT mentioned as a cause of infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?
Anaplasma phagocytophilia
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible route of infection for Streptococcus dysgalactiae in lambs?
Intravenous
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?
High carriage rate of Streptococcus dysgalactiae in ewes
Which of the following is a clinical sign of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Joint swelling and lameness
What is the recommended treatment for Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Intravenous antibiotics
What is a preventive measure for Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Isolating infected lambs from the rest of the flock
Which of the following is a clinical sign of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Poor growth and restricted movement
What is the recommended treatment duration for Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
5 days
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Penicillin/amoxicillin
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT effective for the treatment of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Tetracyclines
What is the recommended hygiene measure for preventing Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Ensuring colostrum intakes
What is the recommended treatment for neonatal lambs in the face of a Streptococcus dysgalactiae outbreak?
Metaphylactic treatment with antibiotics
Which joint(s) is/are commonly affected by Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Carpal, hock, fetlock
What is the recommended method for preventing Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Ensuring colostrum intakes
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection in lambs?
Navel dipping
What is the recommended treatment approach if lambs with Streptococcus dysgalactiae infection do not improve after a course of antibiotics?
Repeat the antibiotic course once
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible source of infection for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?
Blood
What is the recommended treatment for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?
Antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a control measure for infectious arthritis (Joint Ill) in lambs?
Vaccination
What is the main route of infection for lambs with infectious arthritis (Joint Ill)?
Skin wounds
Which of the following is the most common clinical sign of Navel Ill/Omphalophlebitis in lambs?
Hunched back
What is the recommended treatment duration for Navel Ill/Omphalophlebitis in lambs?
5-7 days
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for Navel Ill/Omphalophlebitis in lambs?
Vaccination
Which of the following is a clinical sign of meningitis in lambs?
Lethargy and depression
What is the aetiology of meningitis in lambs?
Opportunistic bacteria
What is the prognosis for lambs with meningitis?
Guarded
Which of the following is a clinical sign of Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Acute ataxia
What is the main cause of death in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Respiratory failure
Which of the following laboratory findings may be observed in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Excess of D-lactate
What is the recommended treatment for Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Sodium bicarbonate and amoxicillin
What is the typical duration of clinical recovery in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome after treatment?
Few hours
What is the relevance of nephrosis (kidney damage) to the clinical signs of Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Nephrosis may contribute to the clinical signs
What is the characteristic metabolic abnormality observed in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Metabolic acidosis
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for entropion in lambs?
Surgical removal of the lower lid
What is the main symptom of atresia ani in lambs?
Absence of anus
What is the recommended treatment for atresia ani in lambs?
Surgical correction of the condition
Which of the following is a surgical procedure used to treat prolapsed intestines in lambs?
Ligation surgery
What is the cause of swayback in neonatal lambs?
Copper deficiency
Which breed is mentioned as being associated with trace element deficiencies in neonatal lambs?
Scottish Blackface
What is the recommended method for confirming copper deficiency in ewes?
Blood and liver assay
Which of the following is a clinical sign of iodine deficiency in lambs?
Enlarged thyroid gland
What is the recommended treatment for iodine deficiency in ewes?
280mg potassium iodine dose 4 weeks before lambing
What is the recommended weight range for day-old lambs?
5.5-7.0KG
What is the minimum plasma protein level in lamb plasma to indicate adequate colostrum transfer?
60g/litre
What is the recommended approach for diagnosing iodine deficiency in lambs?
Lamb post-mortem examination
What is the primary cause of iodine deficiency in lambs?
Grazing pasture with high goitrogens
What is the main symptom of iodine deficiency in lambs?
Pot-bellied appearance
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a post-mortem finding in lambs with dystocia?
Milk/colostrum in abomasum
What is the main symptom of navel ill in lambs?
Oedema head/shoulders
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a post-mortem finding in lambs with hypothermia/starvation?
Free blood in carcass
What does the presence of lung aeration indicate in a lamb's post-mortem?
Post-partum death
What does hepatic rupture indicate in a lamb's post-mortem?
Dystocia
What is the recommended treatment for cleft palate in lambs?
Surgical repair
What is the recommended treatment for undershot jaw in lambs?
Surgical repair
What is the recommended treatment for entropion in lambs?
Surgical correction
What is the characteristic metabolic abnormality observed in lambs with Drunken Lamb Syndrome?
Hypoglycemia
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor to consider when selecting the breeding flock?
High milk production
What is one of the recommendations for ewe nutrition during pregnancy?
Feed according to body condition score (BCS)
What is one of the recommendations for environmental management to reduce lamb mortality?
Separating off ill ewes
What is one of the recommendations for lambing hygiene?
Wear gloves
What is one of the recommendations for lamb care to reduce lamb mortality?
Ensure adequate colostrum intake
What is the recommended treatment for lambs with watery mouth?
Antibiotics
What is the recommended treatment for lambs with joint ill (infectious arthritis)?
Antibiotics
What is one of the recommendations for preventing hypothermia in lambs?
Ensure adequate colostrum intake
What is the recommended treatment for cleft palate in lambs?
Surgical intervention
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