PHT2602
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, PHT2602
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 2025
Pharmacology and Toxicology: AH II
QUESTION 1 [12]
1.1 Difference Between Dry Cows and Lactating Cows (4 Marks)
Dry Cows: These are cows that are not currently producing milk. They are in a
resting period before the next calving and are usually dried off about 60 days
before calving.
Lactating Cows: These are cows that are actively producing milk after calving
and are milked regularly.
1.2 Intramammary Preparations for Dry Cow Treatment and Mastitis Treatment
(4+4 Marks)
Aspect Dry Cow Treatment Mastitis Treatment
Prevent infections during the dry Treat active mastitis
Purpose
period infections
Given after the last milking before
Administration Given during lactation
drying off
Antibiotics Used Long-acting antibiotics Short-acting antibiotics
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, PHT2602
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 2025
Pharmacology and Toxicology: AH II
QUESTION 1 [12]
1.1 Difference Between Dry Cows and Lactating Cows (4 Marks)
Dry Cows: These are cows that are not currently producing milk. They are in a
resting period before the next calving and are usually dried off about 60 days
before calving.
Lactating Cows: These are cows that are actively producing milk after calving
and are milked regularly.
1.2 Intramammary Preparations for Dry Cow Treatment and Mastitis Treatment
(4+4 Marks)
Aspect Dry Cow Treatment Mastitis Treatment
Prevent infections during the dry Treat active mastitis
Purpose
period infections
Given after the last milking before
Administration Given during lactation
drying off
Antibiotics Used Long-acting antibiotics Short-acting antibiotics
