Livestock Med 2 Pre-Midterm Practice Questions
Thiamine
. A 4-year-old ewe is examined at the farm due to a head-tilt and not eating (see image). The owner sad she was acting of yesterday and stumbling around like she couldn't see well and was dropping a lot of hay. What is the best medication to administer first to the ewe prior to completing a full physical examination? a. Dexamethasone b. Thiamine c. Vitamin B complex d. Bo-Se
The body disposition
A 20-year-old, 250lb (120 kg) intact female llama is to be re-examined on the farm. She was a guard animal until being retired a year ago due to progressive osteoarthritis in her neck and back. She has been recumbent since yesterday and is no longer eating. Medications are no longer efficacious. The clients request euthanasia at their farm. The temperature is below freezing and snow is expected in the next couple of days. What is the most important consideration regarding the euthanasia method to be selected for this llama? a. The cost of the drugs b. The agonal signs that may occur c. The body disposition d. The drug withdrawal time
She has been exposed or was vaccinated
A 5 year old Toggenburg doe is tested for CAEV and CL for a prepurchase exam performed by the seller. She has a titer of 1:64 for CL but no external swollen LNs. What does this titer mean? a. She has been exposed or was vaccinated b. She has an active CL infection c. She does not have an active infection since she does not have lymphadenopathy
Fine needle aspirate
A 6 year old mixed breed doe presents for weight loss, increased respiratory effort, and difficulty swallowing. The clients are concerned about heart failure as she has developed "a brisket" over the past 5 months. See image below. It is not painful, feels firm, is a normal temp, and does not pit on pressure. Ultrasound identifies a soft tissue mass with cystic areas, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test? a. CBC/Chem panel b. Core biopsy c. Fine needle aspirate d. Radiographs
Collect a sample from the lesion for culture
A camel walks into a clinic (pictured below). What would be the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform on the camel with this abscess associated with the prescapular lymph node? a. Collect whole blood for PCR for Camel pox b. Collect a sample from the lesion for culture c. Close the wound and start on antibiotics d. Clean the wound and administer antitoxin
Submit for culture
A client calls since they discovered some lumps on a couple of ewes at shearing. They are concerned about caseous lymphadenitis. The mass on the ewe is aspirated and looks like it is an abscess. What is the next step? a. Squirt it on the ground b. Start the ewe on antibiotics c. Submit for culture d. Euthanize the ewe
It depends
A goat is diagnosed with caseous lymphadenitis. Should the goat be euthanized? a. Yes b. No c. It depends
Test the rams
A sheep client wants to move the flock away from being scrapie susceptible for marketing reasons. What is the most cost-effective step to implement this year before breeding season? a. Test the entire flock b. Test the ewes c. Test the rams
a. Sheep b. Goats d. Potbelly Pigs e. Chickens f. Honeybees
Besides cattle, what livestock species are considered "food animals" in the US? Select all you think are food animals. a. Sheep b. Goats c. Camelids d. Potbelly Pigs e. Chickens f. Honeybees
Caprine
Besides sheep, what species can get Scrapie? a. Bovine b. Camelids c. Caprine d. Humans
Get creative or if the animal is healthy be patient. You can use plywood. You can always use small animal gurneys for alpacas
How do you move this 400 lb (180kg) llama?
Remove the testicle (the animal can still be used for breeding purposes because you are only removing one testicle)
How would you treat this animal with a bite wound on the testicle?
Vitamin B1
If suspicious of PEM, what should be administered to the animal? a. Vitamin B1 b. Vitamin B complex c. Vitamin D d. Selenium and vitamin E
c. Injectable barbiturate solution d. Intrathecal lidocaine (if you are sure its not rabies)
The heifer continues to progress to recumbency and seizures so euthanasia is approved. No diagnosis has been confirmed yet. What is the most appropriate method to use? a. Captive bolt + KCl b. Captive bolt + exsanguination c. Injectable barbiturate solution d. Intrathecal lidocaine (if you are sure its not rabies) e. Gun shot
Broken mouth
What do you call this type of mouth? a. Erupting teeth b. Broken mouth c. Congenital teeth
GI parasite resistance
What is the concern with giving monthly ivermectin injections to reduce the risk of meningeal worm? a. GI parasite resistance b. Meningeal worm resistance c. Neuro toxicity
Reduce loss of valuable meat
What is the primary reason to administer SC or IM medications in the neck of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs? a. Reduce the risk of being kicked b. Reduce loss of valuable meat c. Reduce abscess formation d. Reduce risk of clostridial myositis or tetanus
Cow - Calf - You
When restraining a beef calf for an examination, where do you stand? a. Cow - You - Calf b. Cow - Calf - You
These are LaManchas
Where did the ears go in this goat? a. Frost bite b. Congenital defect c. These are LaManchas d. These are Nubians
Underside of base of tail
Where should the official tattoo ID be placed on the goats in the previous picture (for question 9)? a. Ear nubbin b. Underside of base of tail c. Lip d. Inside the axillary area
Any veterinarian
Who can write a VFD? a. Any person with a permit to raise food animals b. Only a USDA accredited veterinarian c. Any veterinarian d. The feed mill operator
This is their ID number
Why are lambs "tagged" (painted with numbers)? a. This is their ID number b. This is a welfare issue c. The owner was bored d. A graffiti artist broke into the pasture
Prolonged withdrawal time
Why do veterinarians try not to use aminoglycosides in food animals? a. Expense b. Pain on injection c. Banned for use d. Prolonged withdrawal time
Stick a needle in it
You are out on ambulatory and see a goat or sheep with this. What is the next step? a. Lance it b. Stick a needle in it c. Let it open on its own d. Biopsy it
