Sheep Abortion SDL Scenario Review

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key concepts and details from the sheep abortion SDL scenario.

The aim for the empty/barren rate is __% or less.

2-3%.

Toxoplasma gondii is responsible for __% of infectious abortions.

25%.

The transmission of Toxoplasma gondii occurs via cat __.

faeces.

The bacteria responsible for Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) is __ abortus.

Chlamydia.

Campylobacter foetus is responsible for __% of infectious abortions.

9%.

Border's disease can cause foetal death within the first __ days of gestation.

60.

Coxiella brunetti typically causes abortion in the last __ week of pregnancy.

week.

To investigate suspected Toxoplasma gondii, a __ agglutination test would be used.

latex.

The ideal samples for testing abortion causes include aborted material, placenta, and __.

foetus.

Management changes should aim for a ram to ewe ratio of __:40-80.

1:40-80.

Flushing ewes involves feeding them to gain weight __ weeks before breeding.

3.

The economic impact of abortion to the sheep industry includes an approximate loss of __% due to abortion.

25%.

If a farm has 200 ewes with a 6% abortion rate, approximately __ ewes would have aborted.

12.

One major management change to improve fertility performance is increasing the number of rams to __.

50.

One option for synchronizing ewes' cycles is using a hormonal sync programme with __ inserted for 12-14 days.

sponges.

The cost of each ram is approximately between __ £450-£500+.

£450-£500.

The latex agglutination test is used for diagnosing __.

toxoplasmosis.

If testing for Border's virus, it's recommended that __% of the flock is tested.

10%.

Aborted ewes should be isolated and permanently __.

marked.

The main pathogen causing deformities in the lambs during difficult lambing is __.

SBV.

Epidural techniques can help relieve pressure during difficult lambing and are performed at the __ joint.

sacrococcygeal.

The pre-operative antibiotic recommended for a caesarean in ewes could be __.

fluoroquinolone.

Management changes to reduce abortion could include increasing vaccination administration __ weeks prior to breeding.

3.

The economic cost of Toxoplasma abortion is approximately __ million to the sheep industry.

£12 million.

The ewe's body condition score (BCS) should be at least __ before mating.

3.0.

Ewes should be checked for serving using colourful __.

aids.

Ram breeding soundness examination includes checking scrotal circumference, which should be greater than __ cm.

34.

The main transmission route of Enzootic Abortion of Ewes occurs during __ time.

lambing.

For difficult lambing, checking the ram's serving capabilities can be done with __ and suture.

raddle.

Lambs infected with Border's disease are typically strongly antibody __ and may show neurological signs.

positive.