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| Mastitis is also known as? |
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| inflammation of the mammary gland |
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| Local bacterial infection within the mammary system, usually Staphylococcus |
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| inflamed, swollen hot and discolored mammary gland(s). Abscess formation is common. Usually occurs just after kindling or just after weaning. |
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| Treat for 3 consecutive days with injectable Pen G intramuscularly at 20,000 to 40,000 IU per lb of body weight. Strips glands of affected milk. Apply hot packs for 15-20mins 3-4 times daily. |
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| Weepy eye is also known as? |
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| Inflammation of the conjunctiva. It is associated with a blockage of the tear duct between the lower eye lid and nasal area. |
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| Matted fur at the medial corner of the eye. A discharge may be seen on the surface of the eye. The tissue around the eye might be red and irritated. |
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| Apply local ophthalmic ointment 2-4 times per day for 3-4 days as needed. |
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| Vent disease is also known as? |
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| inflammation of the vent or external genitalia. |
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| Vent disease is caused by? |
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| Spirochete bacteria Treponema cuniculi |
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| Vent disease is spread by? |
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| Vent disease clinical signs |
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| Lesions seen may include "scabby" inflammation of the external genitalia area in both sexes. In addition animals may have scabs on their nose and mouth. Some may refuse to mate and/or conceive. Scabs around the nose and mouth may contain a white/yellow discharge. Abortions may be observed. |
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| Daily application of penicillin ointment to the external genitalia and/or daily intramuscular administration of Pen G. for 3 days at 20,000 to 40,000 IU per lb. of body weight. |
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| Inflammation of the uterus |
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| Local bacterial infection. Often times it is associated with a difficult birth and/or retained placenta or feti |
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| Low conception rate, small litter size and abortions are sometimes seen. Some does may fail to lactate 3-5 days after kindling. |
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| Culture the reproductive tract to ensure the appropriate treatment is used |
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| Usually caused by bacterial or viral infection of the respiratory system. Often seen during times of stress and is often the final stage of snuffles. |
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| Difficulty breathing and a blueish color to the lips, tongue and ears. At necropsy inflammation of the lungs and thickened fluid filled tissue may be observed. |
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| Prognosis is good with treatment of a broad spectrum antibiotic. |
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| bacteria of the listeria sp. |
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| Listeriosis clinical signs |
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| sudden death, abortion, failure to eat and weight loss. At necropsy grey/white spots maybe observed on the liver and spleen. An inflamed uterus in pregnant animals. |
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| Very poor prognosis since diagnosis is usually made upon necropsy. |
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| Isolation and good sanitation this is potentially a zoonotic disease. |
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| Salmonellosis is caused by |
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| Salmonellosis clinical signs |
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| Pasty diarrhea, mainly in young rabbits, high temperature and coma usually precede death. |
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| Poor in advanced cases. Seek professional assistance to identify the disease. |
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| Treat the bacterial infection with the appropriate antibiotic based on culture and sensitivity testing. |
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| Good disease control techniques. Isolation of herd additions. This is potentially a zoonotic disease. |
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| Foot abscesses is caused by |
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| Local irritation which may lead to infection of the area with staphyloccus sp. or other bacteria |
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| Foot abscesses clinical signs |
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| Small nodular abscesses on the feet, legs and/or toes of affected rabbits. |
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| Prognosis good to poor. With advanced cases boney tissue may be involved and severely damaged. Soak affected foot in an iodine solution 2 or 3 times per day for 3 days. Then as needed. Lance wounds if abscesses are observed so they can properly drain |
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| Foot abscesses prevention |
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| Strict sanitation and observe cages for sharp protruding objects |
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| A complex disease, which is associated with several clinical forms.. "Snuffles"(chronic) is caused by bacteria Pasteurella multocida either alone or in combination with bordetella bornchiseptica |
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| Pastuerelosis clinical signs |
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| Intermittent or persistent sneezing with a productive nasal discharge that is thin or thick and white in nature. It is a precursor to many other conditions. |
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| Pastuerelosis prognosis/treatment |
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| Good for control but poor for cure. Select an appropriate antibiotic after culture and sensitivity testing of the nasal area. No specific treatment medication has been identified that is universally successful. |
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| Improve the ventilation system, strict culling, development and selection of disease resistant animals. Minimize stress factors. |
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| Hemorrhagic Septicemia (acute)is |
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| The cause is the same as snuffles |
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| Hemorrhagic Septicemia (acute) clinical signs |
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| More acute than snuffles. This most form is most commonly seen in fryer rabbits. Pot bellied, diarrhea,respiratory distress (often confused with enteritis). |
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| Hemorrhagic Septicemia prognosis |
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| Poor, since there is no specific treatment. Broad spectrum antibiotics to prevent secondary bacteria infection. |
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| Hemorrhagic Septicemia prevention |
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| Same as snuffles(chronic) |
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| Localized infection under the skin |
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| Usually due to trauma to the affected area but maybe due to bacteria Pasteurella sp. spread through the blood stream. |
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| With blood born infections it may take an extended period of time to develop clinical signs. A lump may be found any where on the body, commonly they are found around the head and shoulders. |
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| Good if treated early but animals should be culled from the herd. |
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| Should be lanced with a scalpel, making a large incision from which to drain the pus. The wound should be flushed with hydrogen peroxide or iodine solution daily. Use of a broad spectrum injectable antibiotic for 3-5 days maybe indicated. |
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| Excellent sanitation practices. Improved nest box hygiene and early removal of nest boxes (14-16days). separate young at an early age to prevent fighting. |
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