You are presented with a 5 year old Holstein cow 50 days in milk. The owner examined her because of decreased milk production this morning. The owner heard a right sided ping and palpated a large, cylindrical, gas distended structure in her pelvis. He is concerned about an RDA, as the veterinarian, what is your most likely diagnosis?

You are presented with a five year old Holstein cow in midlactation and has had no problems during this lactation. Yesterday she was seen to have difficulty walking as she left the milking parlor and stumbled a few times on her rear legs. Today she has been recumbent and unable to rise on her rear legs. On her physical examination she is found to be bright, alert, and responsive with a good appetite. On rectal examination, there are three firm masses felt in the abdomen – two to the right of anterior pelvis and one in the sublumbar area. These masses are approximately 6 cm. in diameter. The remainder of the physical examination is unremarkable. Based on the signalment, history and physical examination findings what is your primary differential diagnosis?

You are presented with a cow that was inseminated 285 days ago and was confirmed pregnant to that breeding. She now has evidence of malodorous fetal membranes at her vulva. Upon vaginal examination the cervix is found to be fully open allowing for palpation of a non-viable calf. The calf’s head is flexed back to the right. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment?

The most commonly isolated bacteria from goat mastitis is:

You arrive at your clinic at 8 AM and see that a cow has calved overnight and has fetal membranes hanging from the vulva. The calf is normal and is now standing and nursing well. Your night watchman indicates the cow had not calved at 5AM when he came through checking on things. Which of the following would be most appropriate?

You are presented with a 2 year old spayed female mixed breed pet pot-bellied pig. The owner reports she has been extremely lethargic and anorexic over the last two days. The pig is an unvaccinated indoor/outdoor pig. At presentation, the pig’s temperature is 105.3°F, heartrate is 110 bpm, and respiratory rate is 35 bpm. The pig appears stiff at a walk and reluctant to move. You also note the erythematous/purplish discoloration of the skin pictured below. The rest of the physical exam is unremarkable. What is your recommended treatment for this pig and how could this disease be prevented?  

When administering a clostridial vaccine to a calf, what is the most appropriate site, route and needle size to utilize?

Which of the following would you expect to be elevated in most cases of granulosa theca cell tumors in mares?

The most common cause of infertility in mares is which of the following?

Which of the following practices are most important to include in a preconditioning program designed to decrease the risk of shipping fever in calves after weaning?