Pregunta 1
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Which of the following would be a foeto-maternal disproportional reason for dystocia?
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Inadequate pelvic diameter of the mother's birth canal
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Primary uterine inertia
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Failure of cervix to relax
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Abnormal presentation of the foetus
Pregunta 2
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Foetal monsters are
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a maternal cause of dystocia
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a foetal cause of dystocia
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a foeto-maternal disproportional cause of dystocia
Pregunta 3
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding traction forced extraction in cases of dystocia?
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If the carpal joing is 10 cm outside the cow, it will fit as long as two people are pulling
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For double-muscled calves, 2 people should be pulling
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One the head is born, rotate the calf 90 degrees and change the pulling direction dorsally
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Make sure the calf's legs are not crossed and that there are ropes/chains on both legs
Pregunta 4
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The relationship between the longitudinal axis of the foetus and dam and the portion of th feotus entering the birth canal refers to
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Foetal presentation
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Foetal position
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Foetal posture
Pregunta 5
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What is the most common issue with foetal disposition?
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Presentation
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Position
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Posture
Pregunta 6
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The relationship between the dorsal surface of the foetus and the surface of the maternal birth canal is known as
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Foetal presentation
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Foetal position
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Foetal posture
Pregunta 7
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The disposition of the movable appendages of the foetus refers to
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foetal presentation
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foetal position
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foetal posture
Pregunta 8
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Which of the following is the normal foetal position of a calf entering the birth canal?
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anterior
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posterior
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dorsal
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ventral
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transverse
Pregunta 9
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Which of the following foetal dispositions would most strongly suggest twins?
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anterior, dorsal, bilateral carpal flexion
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posterior, dorsal, bilateral hip flexion
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anterior, dorsal, neck flexion
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anterior, ventral, unilateral carpal flexion
Pregunta 10
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In the cow, when does most embryonic mortality occur by?
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day 14
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day 28
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day 35
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day 42
Pregunta 11
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The corpus luteum persists in
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maceration
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mummification
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still births
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foetal resorption
Pregunta 12
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In cows, hydrops is mainly seen in the
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first trimester of pregnancy
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last trimester of pregnancy
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second trimester of pregnancy
Pregunta 13
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding uterine torsions in cows?
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They prefer to turn in a clockwise direction
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They mainly affect heifers
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They can be diagnosed via a vaginal and rectal exam
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The calf is usually presented upside down
Pregunta 14
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Which of the following is a NOT a predisposing factor for vaginal prolapse in farm animals?
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High BCS
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Twins
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Increased oestrogen
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Increased progesterone
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Age
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High Roughage diet
Pregunta 15
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What is the main risk factor for uterine prolapse?
Pregunta 16
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Oxytocin can be used to treat uterine prolapse.
Pregunta 17
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What can be used to accelerate involution of the uterus after calving?
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Prostaglandins
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Progesterone
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Oestrogen
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Corticosteroids
Pregunta 18
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Which of the following would be considered abnormal regarding lochial discharge?
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It causes a systemic response in the mother by producing acute phase proteins
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The discharge is reddish or yellowish brown
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The discharge has a strong, fetid odour
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It consists of necrotic material, blood and foetal fluids
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It occurs 2-9 days post-partum
Pregunta 19
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Which of the following is NOT a major mechanism for uterine bacterial elimination?
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Phagocytosis by leukocytes
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Physical expulsion by uterine contractions
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Dilution by uterine secretions
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Production of neutralising antibodies
Pregunta 20
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Involution involves
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Reduction in the size of myofibers
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Reduction in the size of myofibrils
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Reduction in the size of both myofibers and myofibrils
Pregunta 21
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that will disrupt any of the major processes of puerperium?
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Involution
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Endometrial repair
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Resumption of ovarian function
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Elimination of bacterial contamination of the reproductive tract
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Safe delivery of newborn foetus
Pregunta 22
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding uterine prolapse in dairy cows?
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It is more common in pluriparous cows than in heifers
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Mostly occurs a few weeks post-calving
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Can happen because of an increased calving-to-conception interval
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Major cause is hypocalcaemia
Pregunta 23
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Deficiency of which micronutrients can predispose a dairy cow to retained foetal membranes?
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Selenium
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B12
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Vitamin K
Pregunta 24
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In cows, which uterine disease is more likely to occur up to to 21 days post-partum?
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Endometritis
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Metritis
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Pyometra
Pregunta 25
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Oestrogen can be used to treat puerperal metritis in cows.
Pregunta 26
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding pyometra in dairy cows?
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Occurs in the presence of an active, persistent corpus luteum
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It is a sequel to chronic metritis
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A common accompanying clinical sign is PU/PD
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The cervix is usually open
Pregunta 27
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What is the youngest age requirement for use of anaesthesia in bulls and goats?
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3 months
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2 months
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1 month
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1 week
Pregunta 28
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What is the youngest age requirement for anaesthesia use in rams?
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3 months
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2 months
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1 month
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1 week
Pregunta 29
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Which of the following animals is usually left uncastrated in the UK?
Pregunta 30
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding castration in farm animals?
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Burdizzos have a low failure rate
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Elastrators have a low failure rate
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Elastrators must be used within 1 week of birth by law
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Burdizzo involves using two clamps per testis
Pregunta 31
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What type of anaesthesia should you use with open castrations of calves?
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General anaesthesia only
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A single intra-testicular local anaesthetic dose
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General anaesthesia and bilateral intra-testicular local anaesthetic
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Local anaesthetic injected bilaterally around the spermatic cord
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Local anaesthetic injected under the skin
Pregunta 32
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What is the most frequent overall indication of cesarean operation in cattle?
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foeto-maternal disproportion
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incomplete dilation of the cervix
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foetal deformity
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irreducible uterine torsion
Pregunta 33
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In c-sections in cattle, which of the following is NOT typically a site for a paravertebral nerve block?
Pregunta 34
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What type of suture material would you traditionally use to suture the uterus in a c-section of a cow?
Pregunta 35
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What type of suture pattern would you use to suture the uterus in a c-section of a cow?
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continuous inverting pattern
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simple continuous pattern
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double layer of simple, interrupted pattern
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double layer of cruciate pattern
Pregunta 36
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How long does it take for sows to reach puberty?
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4 months
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5 months
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6 months
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7 months
Pregunta 37
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What is the gestation period of pregnancy in the sow?
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150 days
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240 days
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75 days
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114 days
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90 days
Pregunta 38
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How long does the sow lactate for post-partum?
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2 weeks
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4 weeks
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6 weeks
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8 weeks
Pregunta 39
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How long does it take for a sow to return to oestrus after lactation?
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5 days
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10 days
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2 weeks
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4 weeks
Pregunta 40
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At what day of gestation is the piglet fetus immunocompetant?
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35 days
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40 days
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60 days
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70 days
Pregunta 41
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How would you treat agalactia in sows?