Australian and New Zealand College of
Veterinary Scientists
Fellowship Examination
November 2020
Dairy Cattle Medicine and Management
Paper 1
Perusal time: Twenty (20) minutes
Time allowed: Three (3) hours after perusal
Answer ALL SIX (6) questions
All six questions are of equal value
Answer SIX (6) questions, each worth 30 marks ........................................total 180 marks
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Answer all six (6) questions
1. Answer all parts of this question:
a) Discuss the epidemiology and potential routes of transmission of Ureaplasma
diversum. (5 marks)
b) In addition to abortion, describe clinical syndromes associated with Ureaplasma
diversum infection, including abnormalities recognised on physical and
pathological examination of affected animals or tissues. (10 marks)
c) List other differential diagnoses for late term abortion in dairy cattle.
(5 marks)
d) Discuss the treatment options for Ureaplasma diversum. (3 marks)
e) Discuss the preventative strategies for Ureaplasma diversum. (7 marks)
2. Answer both parts of this question:
a) Outline the pathogenesis of vagal indigestion. Describe the clinical presentation
and the diagnostic procedures that may be applied to distinguish the different
types of vagal indigestion. (15 marks)
b) Describe in detail an appropriate approach to rumenotomy, including
anaesthetic protocols, surgical technique, peri- and post-operative care and
treatments. Include reasoning where appropriate. (15 marks)
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Veterinary Scientists
Fellowship Examination
November 2020
Dairy Cattle Medicine and Management
Paper 1
Perusal time: Twenty (20) minutes
Time allowed: Three (3) hours after perusal
Answer ALL SIX (6) questions
All six questions are of equal value
Answer SIX (6) questions, each worth 30 marks ........................................total 180 marks
Dairy Cattle Medicine and Management Paper 1 Page 1 of 4
, Paper 1: Dairy Cattle Medicine and Management
Answer all six (6) questions
1. Answer all parts of this question:
a) Discuss the epidemiology and potential routes of transmission of Ureaplasma
diversum. (5 marks)
b) In addition to abortion, describe clinical syndromes associated with Ureaplasma
diversum infection, including abnormalities recognised on physical and
pathological examination of affected animals or tissues. (10 marks)
c) List other differential diagnoses for late term abortion in dairy cattle.
(5 marks)
d) Discuss the treatment options for Ureaplasma diversum. (3 marks)
e) Discuss the preventative strategies for Ureaplasma diversum. (7 marks)
2. Answer both parts of this question:
a) Outline the pathogenesis of vagal indigestion. Describe the clinical presentation
and the diagnostic procedures that may be applied to distinguish the different
types of vagal indigestion. (15 marks)
b) Describe in detail an appropriate approach to rumenotomy, including
anaesthetic protocols, surgical technique, peri- and post-operative care and
treatments. Include reasoning where appropriate. (15 marks)
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