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Flashcards in Bovine Non-infectious Infertility Deck (20)
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1
Q

Severe inflammation involving all layers of the uterus is termed:

A

metritis

2
Q

What is the treatment for pyometra in cows?

A

remove the CL (PGF2a)

3
Q

What hormone aids in uterine involution?

  • Progesterone
  • Oxytocin
  • Testosterone
  • GnRH
A

Oxytocin

4
Q

Sharing of the chorioallantoic membrane occurs with what condition?

A

Freemartinism

5
Q

T/F: Presence of progesterone will inhibit uterine involution

A

True

6
Q

An ovarian follicular cyst is a thin-walled fluid filled structure > ___mm and must persist for a minimum of ____ days

A

An ovarian follicular cyst is a thin-walled fluid filled structure >25 mm and must persist for a minimum of 10 days.

7
Q

Endometritis occurs at least _____ days post-calving

A

Endometritis occurs at least 21 days after calving

8
Q

What is the main factor affecting uterine involution?

A

retained fetal membranes

9
Q

What systemic antibiotics are labeled for treatment of endometritis in cows?

A

None.

All the the antibiotics that are used are used OFF-LABEL

10
Q

Normal uterine involution usually takes ______ days

A

25-50 days

In a beef cow, it’s more likely to take closer to 25 days. In dairy cows, it will likely take closer to 50 days

11
Q

You note the presence of >50% purulent material (score 3) in uterine discharge detectable in vagina 21 days or more after parturition. What is your diagnosis?

A

endometritis

12
Q

Ovarian follicular cysts increase calving intervals by ~____ days

A

Ovarian follicular cysts increase calving intervals by ~50 days

13
Q

Metritis occurs within the first _____ days post-calving

A

Metritis occurs within the first 21 days post-calving

14
Q

T/F: To treat a cow with retained fetal membranes, it is generally recommended to manually remove the placenta

A

False

It’s best to leave it alone! It usually comes out on its own in ~7 days

15
Q

What systemic antibiotics are best for treatment of metritis?

A

Ceftiofur, Penicillin, Oxytetracycline

16
Q

T/F: Treatment of endometritis should always involve an intrauterine flush

A

False

17
Q

Endometritis is inflammation of the endometrium extending no deeper than the __________

A

stratum spongiosum

18
Q

T/F: For treatment of metritis in the cow, Dr. French thinks it’s super cool to lavage the uterus

A

No. No she doesn’t.

19
Q

What is the effect of oxytocin on the uterus?

A

increased uterine tone

20
Q

What is the primary sign associated with the presence of an ovarian follicular cyst?

A

anestrus