Large Animal Neurology

A Holstein Friesian dairy cow presents with depression, weight loss, difficulty eating, and strange behaviour. On examination she is circling and has a head tilt to the left. Which pathogen are we worried about?

How do we treat listeriosis?

What are typical signs of BSE?

A newborn calf presents with ataxia, and not standing to suckle. On exam she has an abnormal skull shape. Which disease is likely?

How would you treat cerebral-cortical necrosis?

What signs present with CCN?

What bacteria usually causes meningitis?

A 4yo ewe presents with wool loss, scratching, decreased weight, and excitable. On exam she nibbles when scratched. What is the likely dx?

What parasite causes gid?

How does taenia multiceps affect sheep?

How is louping ill spread?

What is another name for Coenuriasis?

What key sign does tetanus cause in the horse?

How would you treat tetanus in the horse?

What key sign does Botulism cause in the horse?

How do horses with tetanus eventually die?

How do horses with botulism eventually die?