Lecture 7

Question 1

With bacterial placentitis, where is an infection most commonly seen?

Answer 1

Cervical star

Question 2

What are the 4 potential pathogens associated with a bacterial placentitis?

Answer 2

1. Strep zooepidemicus
2. E. coli
3. Klebsiella pneumoniae
4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 3

What are 3 clinical signs associated with bacterial placentitis?

Answer 3

1. Vaginal discharge
2. Premature udder development
3. Premature lactation

Question 4

What are 4 treatment options for bacterial placentitis?

Answer 4

1. Antimicrobials
2. Anti-inflammatories
3. Progesterone
4. Tocolytics

Question 5

Uterine torsion typically occurs when in gestation?

Answer 5

Late in gestation

Question 6

True or False: Uterine torsion typically involves the cervix.

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

What are the clinical signs associated with uterine torsion?

Answer 7

1. Colic
2. Tachycardia
3. Frequent urination
4. Anxiousness

Question 8

In which horses are prepubic tendon ruptures of higher incidence?

Answer 8

1. Draft breeds

2. Older mares

Question 9

What are 4 clinical signs associated with a prepubic tendon rupture?

Answer 9

1. Ventral edema
2. Pendiculous abdomen
3. Abdominal pain
4. . Difficulty ambulating