patient care: livestock and equine

• What is the purpose of Production Animal Service?

  Provides veterinary care to various livestock
• What types of animals does Production Animal Ambulatory Service care for?

  Dairy and beef cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, alpaca, poultry, camels
• What is one procedure performed in Production Animal Service?

  Disbudding including cornual blocks
• What are common procedures in Production Animal Medicine?

  • Disbudding
  • Consulting
  • Surgical procedures
  • Patient treatments
  • Patient restraint
  • Emergencies
  • Dystocia
  • Necropsy
  • Vaccinations
  • Herd Health Data collection
  • Client communication
  • Radiography
  • Livestock movement
  • In-house lab testing
  • Blood collection
  • Biosecurity protocols
  • Lameness
  • Cleaning
• What equipment is typically found in a Production Animal Service truck?

  Surgery kit, gloves, suture material
• What is classified as an emergency in veterinary care?

  Uterine prolapse, dystocia, bloat
• What is the first step when responding to a call-out in veterinary care?

  Triage the call
• What are the steps for admitting patients in a veterinary hospital?

  • Fill out owner consent forms
  • Complete daily hospital charts
  • Weigh patients daily
  • Clean cages and pens daily
  • Feed patients daily
  • Administer medications as per chart
• What is the first step in catheter placement?

  Locate the jugular or vein
• What equipment is needed for administering oral fluids?

  Frick speculum, pump, oral tubing
• How do you orally medicate a patient using a Frick speculum?

  Restrain, pass speculum, pump fluids
• From which veins can blood be collected?

  Jugular, coccygeal, arterial veins
• What are common blood collection vials used in veterinary care?

  • 10ml EDTA (purple top)
  • 10ml clot (red top)
  • 4ml Lith hep (green top)
• What are some surgical procedures performed in Production Animal Medicine?

  • Castration
  • LDA/RDA
  • Surgical dehorning
  • Caesarean
  • Rumenotomy
  • Disbudding
  • Prolapses
  • Umbilical hernia repair
  • Exploratory laparotomy
  • Eye enucleation
• What is the typical preparation for surgery in veterinary care?

  Standing under local anaesthetic and sedation
• What is the first step in surgical preparation?

  Clip the area
• What are the stages of surgical preparation?

  1. Wash with plain water
  2. First stage prep with chlorhexidine
  3. Second prep with surgical alcohol
  4. Third stage prep with chlorhexidine concentrate
  5. Administer local anaesthetic
• What are key biosecurity protocols in veterinary care?

  • Wash boots of contaminants
  • Disinfect equipment with F10 or Virkon
  • Change overalls between farms
  • Wear gloves when touching patients
  • Dispose of contaminants properly
• What is the first step in the disbudding process?

  Weigh the animal
• What is the role of an equine technician in a hospital environment?

  Greet clients and assist with procedures
• What are the steps in a physical examination of a horse?

  1. Start at the nose
  2. Assess demeanour
  3. Check eyes, ears, nose
  4. Examine mucous membranes
  5. Evaluate heart and respiratory rates
  6. Inspect limbs and reproductive organs
  7. Measure temperature
• What should be done with intravenous catheters?

  Flush with saline every 4-6 hours
• What are the purposes of bandaging and casting?

  • Provides compression support
  • Stops haemorrhage
  • Protects structures
  • Immobilizes limbs
  • Supports soft tissue injuries
• What types of diagnostic imaging are used in veterinary medicine?

  • Radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Endoscope
  • Gastroscope
  • MRI
  • CT
  • Scintigraphy
• What is the role of a general practitioner in equine medicine?

  First point of contact for various issues
• What is the purpose of an internship in equine medicine?

  Gain valuable work experience in a professional setting
• How does a residency differ from an internship in equine medicine?

  Residency is a pathway to becoming a specialist
• What is the importance of monitoring a patient in a hospital?

  To assess TPR, pain score, and condition
• What should be done if a catheter shows signs of issues?

  Remove it to maintain vein integrity
• What are the key responsibilities of an equine technician?

  • Greet clients and assist with paperwork
  • Perform initial physical exams
  • Set up for procedures
  • Assist in procedures and clean up
  • Monitor patients in the hospital
  • Perform technical tasks for veterinarians
• What are the common conditions and procedures in equine medicine?

  • Wounds
  • Colic
  • Dentistry
  • Bandaging and casting
  • Surgery
  • Diagnostic imaging