1
Q
Pregnancy toxaemia
A
Twin lamb disease
Often older lambs with multiple lambs (v thin or fat)
Similar symptoms to hypercalcaemia + bruxism and unsteadiness and confusion
30% survival
Give Ca then if no response incr E
2
Q
Abortions action
A
Isolate
Bag and remove aborted foetuses and afterbirth
Wear gloves
Tell someone
3
Q
Hypocalcaemia
A
Older with multiple lambs
Inappetence muscle stiffness ataxia tremors shallow breathing constipation salivation loss of anal reflex etc
Warm calcium borogluconate
Respond in 30mins
4
Q
Prolapse
A
Vaginal
Rectal
Uterine
5
Q
How much colostrum needed
A
240-280ml/kg over 4/5 feeds
6
Q
Zoonotic concerns
A
Listeriosis Toxoplasmosis Chlamydiosis Coxiella Campylobacter Salmonella Cryptosporidia Orf
Animal Husbandry
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