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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Watery Mouth (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vaccination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Constipation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of watery mouth in lambs?

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

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

<p>Endotoxemia (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Neomycin (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Salmonellosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for neonatal diarrhoea in lambs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Dehydration (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Intravenous antibiotics (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Penicillin/amoxicillin (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ensuring colostrum intakes (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Ensuring colostrum intakes (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Antibiotics (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Skin wounds (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5-7 days (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the aetiology of meningitis in lambs?

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

What is the prognosis for lambs with meningitis?

<p>Guarded (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Respiratory failure (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Drunken Lamb Syndrome?

<p>Sodium bicarbonate and amoxicillin (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Metabolic acidosis (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of atresia ani in lambs?

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

What is the recommended treatment for atresia ani in lambs?

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

What is the cause of swayback in neonatal lambs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Enlarged thyroid gland (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5.5-7.0KG (D)</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 (A)</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary cause of iodine deficiency in lambs?

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

What is the main symptom of iodine deficiency in lambs?

<p>Pot-bellied appearance (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of navel ill in lambs?

<p>Oedema head/shoulders (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dystocia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for cleft palate in lambs?

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

What is the recommended treatment for undershot jaw in lambs?

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

What is the recommended treatment for entropion in lambs?

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

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

<p>Hypoglycemia (D)</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 (D)</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) (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the recommendations for lambing hygiene?

<p>Wear gloves (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for lambs with watery mouth?

<p>Antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the recommended treatment for cleft palate in lambs?

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

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