"I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing"
Treatment for upper respiratory conditions.
What is supportive care (NSAIDS)?
In an uncomplicated, normal calving, this is the typical presentation, posture, and position of the calf
What is cranial, dorsosacral, with neck and forelimbs extended
This band, which also sounds like something you may need to know how to make, is an unconventional music choice for the truck made on the first day of the rotation by Dr. Heider
What is slipknot
This phrase is better than calling someone a "mother f**ker"
What is a banana head
Respiratory disease regularly associated with ocular discharge and a red nose.
What is Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)?
Keep it in the family! The maternal portion of the placental connection to the fetus is known as this
What is a caruncle
This person is the real boss of the farm services department
Who is Teresa
Our current favourite farm service clinician bought us these on the second-to-last day of the rotation
What are Frosties!
Pathogen causing caseous exudate (cheese-like) in isolated lung lobes.
What is Mycoplasma?
After ~55 days of gestation, this structure on a fetus can be located to determine if the calf will be a bull or a heifer
What is the genital tubercule
In the event of a calving, when the producer asks you if the calf is dead or alive, this is to be your only response
What is "It isn't moving much"
This phrase is often used by Dr. McKenna to break awkward silence in the truck
Pathogen that causes squeaky (rubber duck) lung sounds.
What is Mannheimia Hemolytica?
The name of this ovsynch protocol typically chosen for beef herds provides a helpful hint as to what is unique about it
What is cosynch (where the last GnRH and AI are done on the same day to reduce catching/handling times)
Dr. VanLeeuwen found himself in the situation where he began twisting a uterine torsion the wrong way, he uttered this clever phrase.
What is "I think we've gone a little too far, lets go back the other way"
This quote is often used by McKenna when he is asked about inducing or calving due dates
What is "baby ready, baby come"
Pathogen associated with crackling lung sounds and purulent nasal discharge.
What is Treuperella Pyogenes?
This is the function of the last GnRH shot in an ovsynch protocol
What is to induce ovulation of responsive follicles
This song title and lyric "___ __ ____, touched for the very first time" was made famous by the wonderful Madonna
What is "like a virgin"
This is something we as a group would like to say to Dr. McKenna as we finish up our rotation
What is "thanks for a wonderful rotation, it's been amazing"