What is different about the RBCs of camelids?
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They are ovoid and nucleated
As part of the voluntary national CWD herd certification program, all deer that die
over the age of what should be tested for chronic wasting disease (a prion
spongiform disease)?
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, Test all deer that die after 12 months of age
(Other requirements in the program include: individual deer ID and fencing
requirements)
What type of cervids show clinical signs when infected by the meningeal worm (P.
tenuis)?
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Moose, elk, caribou and mule deer (Also cameilds)
(White-tailed, the main reservoir, are asymptomatic as the worms live in the
subdural space. In abnormal hosts the worms invade the CNS parenchyma
causing clinical signs. Snails are intermediate hosts).
A camelid presents with pruritus and a ragged and matted coat with
areas of fibre loss on its lateral trunk. Scaling is noted around the tail
base. What ectoparasite is likely to be involved?
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Biting lice (Damalinia breviceps)
(Tx with permethrin pour on)
What are the 4 main congenital disorders seen in camelids?
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- Atresia ani (no anus)
- Choanal atresia (no opening at back of nasal cavity)
- Wry face (twisted face with dental malocclusion)
- Urogenital defects
A camelid presents with fever, diarrhoea and oral ulceration. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
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BVD (Bovine viral diarrhoea)
Dx with PCR
What is the most common neoplasia seen in camelids?
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Lymphoma
A llama is seen to be frequently grinding its teeth and kushing (lying in
sternal with legs underneath). It is anorexic. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
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They are ovoid and nucleated
As part of the voluntary national CWD herd certification program, all deer that die
over the age of what should be tested for chronic wasting disease (a prion
spongiform disease)?
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, Test all deer that die after 12 months of age
(Other requirements in the program include: individual deer ID and fencing
requirements)
What type of cervids show clinical signs when infected by the meningeal worm (P.
tenuis)?
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Moose, elk, caribou and mule deer (Also cameilds)
(White-tailed, the main reservoir, are asymptomatic as the worms live in the
subdural space. In abnormal hosts the worms invade the CNS parenchyma
causing clinical signs. Snails are intermediate hosts).
A camelid presents with pruritus and a ragged and matted coat with
areas of fibre loss on its lateral trunk. Scaling is noted around the tail
base. What ectoparasite is likely to be involved?
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Biting lice (Damalinia breviceps)
(Tx with permethrin pour on)
What are the 4 main congenital disorders seen in camelids?
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- Atresia ani (no anus)
- Choanal atresia (no opening at back of nasal cavity)
- Wry face (twisted face with dental malocclusion)
- Urogenital defects
A camelid presents with fever, diarrhoea and oral ulceration. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
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BVD (Bovine viral diarrhoea)
Dx with PCR
What is the most common neoplasia seen in camelids?
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Lymphoma
A llama is seen to be frequently grinding its teeth and kushing (lying in
sternal with legs underneath). It is anorexic. What is the most likely
diagnosis?
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