Nutritional Disease
Nutritional disease occur because of an _____________ consumption of key nutrients.
Under
Kayla went to the local high school agriculture farm to care for her show steer. She noticed the calf was slow to get up and did not seem hungry. Upon closer inspection, Kayla noticed the calf’s left side was abnormally large.
Bloat
Name a way that bacterial diseases can be spread
−direct contact
−indirect contact
−droplet contact
−airborne transmission
−fecal-oral transmission
−vector-borne transmission
Shelia purchased three show pigs from a local breeder and brought them home to her barn. The pigs are a few months old. She noticed the pigs have a runny nose, but assumed it was due to the travel. It has been more than a week, and while two of the pigs seem healthy, one is now experiencing rapid, shallow breathing, a prolonged runny nose, developed a cough and has not eaten consistently.
Pneumonia
This term refers to the practice of selecting animals for breeding based on desirable traits.
Selective Breeding
Name two symptoms of nutritional disease.
−lethargy
−rough, dull coat
−dull eyes
−abnormal feces or urine
−elevated vital signs
•temperature, pulse and respiration rate
−loss of appetite
−runny nose
−swelling
−bloat
−reduced conception rates
−lameness
Bryce brought home a new horse. He noticed the horse was cribbing. This morning, his horse was rolling and kicking at its belly, excessively sweating and looked to be in pain or uncomfortable.
Colic
Name two symptoms of bacterial diseases
−direct contact
−indirect contact
−droplet contact
−airborne transmission
−fecal-oral transmission
−vector-borne transmission
A rancher in New Mexico has had a significant flying pest problem this year. Recently, his cows have been battling flies by squinting and blinking their eyes. Some, however, have cloudy eyes and excessive tearing.
Pink eye
This term describes the natural instinct of pigs to root in the ground with their snouts.
Rooting behavior
What are the 4 basic digestive systems?
−monogastric (simple)
−ruminant (polygastric)
−hindgut-fermenter
−avian
Martha owns about 20 goats. Recently, her goats have been escaping out of their pens and into the barn where they have eaten excessive amounts of feed. They have also been pressing their heads against objects and constantly circling.
Enterotoxemia
What disease discussed is both a nutritional AND bacterial disease?
Enterotoxemia
Recently it has been raining more than usual at Ms. Golden's FFA ag farm, and her students' show steers have been standing in a muddy pen. One steer in particular is lame- he avoids putting pressure on his back right hoof. It appears to be swollen.
Foot rot
This common disease in cattle is caused by a virus and can lead to severe respiratory issues.
Bovine respiratory disease
What are the ways that can treat bloat?
−keeping animal on feet and moving
−drenching with mineral oil or poloxalene
−putting stomach tube down throat to relieve pressure from gas
−trochar and cannula punched through the side into the rumen
A rancher in the Midwest, an area commonly lacking selenium and vitamin E in the soil, has noticed a change in his calf crop recently. Some of his calves are stiff and in pain when walking, while others cannot stand. Still, other calves have elevated vitals, difficultly breathing and fever.
White Muscle Disease
Name a disease that does not have a treatment available
Johne's Disease
Brucellosis
Tuberculosis
One of the older cow's on a cattle ranch recently died rather suddenly. While this cow was older, her owner noticed her calf was not growing quickly, a sign of low milk production. This cow also lost weight and had a chronic diarrhea despite diet changes.
Johne's Disease
This essential nutrient is crucial for the growth and health of livestock and is often found in grains and forages.
Carbohydrates
What is the name of the vaccine that can be given to help prevent Enterotoxemia?
CDT Vaccine
A pig farmer noticed many of his piglets becoming ill and weak. The pigs were born in a farrowing barn, then transferred to an indoor barn where they can endure the cold winters. Some of the piglets have bowed limbs.
Bovine or cattle
Brennan owns several horses, one of which has had nasal discharge. He thought it was just a cold, but has noticed swelling around this horse's throat. The horse also seems to have difficulty breathing and swallowing.
Strangles
This product is made from the meat of pigs and is often cured and smoked.
Bacon