FAMACHA
What is FAMACHA?
A scoring system to evaluate anemia in goats.
Developed by Dr. Francios "Faffa" Malan
FAffa MAlan CHArt
What is the most common collection site?
Jugular vein
Cystocentesis
Why should the gluteal muscles be avoided for IM injections?
They are very thin and thus cannot hold much medication and are more difficult to isolate.
What is intrammamary infusion?
An infusion into a teat to treat mastitis
What is it for?
Measures anemia caused by Haemonchas Contortus
What position is best for cephalic blood draws?
Set up
What is a way to make a sheep urinate?
Hold their nostrils closed for ~45 seconds
What is the most common site for IM injections
Lateral cervical muscles, especially if the animal is used for meat
What is a CMT?
California Mastitis Test
A way to check mastitis that will tell whick quarter or half is infected
What is Haemonchas Contortus?
A major parasite of sheep and goats, a type of nematode/round worm
What is the average PCV of sheep and goats?
about 38%
When is a goat probably about to urinate?
When they stand up after laying down for a while
OR
Anytime they're moved into a new stall or pen area
When is it ok to use the longissimus muscle for IM injections?
If the hide will not be marketed, common to use this site in show goats
What is the CMT test score?
1, which is considered suspicious
20% of a flock contains 80% of the worms
What tests evaluate various organ functions?
Blood chemistry tests
True or False:
Male goats urinate a lot more often during breeding season.
True
How much medication can be administered subcutaneously per site?
Up to 50 mLs
If milk has a CMT score of 3, how many cells/mL?
Is this considered mastitis?
>10,000,000 cells/mL
Yes
How is it performed?
Comparing colors on a score card with the conjunctiva of the sheep or goat
What blood test gives information regarding infection, inflammation, anemia, and dehydration?
Complete Blood Count/CBC
Why is bladder catheterization more difficult in males?
The sigmoid flexure makes it difficult
What gauge IV catheter is recommended for sheep and goats?
14g to 18g
Why is hoof/foot trimming easier for sheep and goats compared to cattle?
They are smaller and can be placed in the "set-up" position.
AKA- easier due to minimal restraint required