You are presented with a 7-year-old Jersey cow with a 3-week…
You are presented with a 7-year-old Jersey cow with a 3-week history of diarrhea. The owner has also noted weight loss over the past couple of months. The cow appears to have a good appetite but has been declining in milk production as well. On your physical exam, the cow has a body condition score of 2/5, edema under her jaw and brisket, and watery diarrhea. The rest of your physical appears normal. What is the etiologic agent for this disease?
Read DetailsYou are called to evaluate a beef cow with unilateral purule…
You are called to evaluate a beef cow with unilateral purulent nasal discharge that has been going on for about a month. The owner has given her a single dose of oxytetracycline, and he thinks that after that the discharge decreased a bit, but after 2 or 3 days it was as bad as before treatment. No other cattle in the group have any signs of respiratory disease. Which is the most appropriate list of differential diagnoses for this case?
Read DetailsYou are presented with a 6-month-old Angus heifer that was r…
You are presented with a 6-month-old Angus heifer that was recently weaned. The heifer has a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, heart rate of 120 bpm, and respiratory rate of 100 bpm. You also notice melena, pale mucous membranes, and absent rumen contractions. What condition is most likely afflicting this heifer?
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