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You work with a producer who reports coughing pigs. Upon visiting the farm, you find nearly 100% of the pigs with a moderate cough and copious nasal secretions. The producer is devastated because his 3 month old pigs have been doing extremely well until 3 days ago. Rectal temperatures of affected pigs ranged from 104-106o Fahrenheit. You tell the producer this is most likely:

According the BQA guidelines, what is the maximum volume you should inject into a single injection site?

You are asked to examine a 1 year old intact female cat for what the owner feels is possible mammary neoplasia. Upon exam you determine that all glands are symmetrically grossly enlarged and non-painful. There is evidence of ulceration on the 3 of the affected glands. This condition developed over the course of 10 days. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment for this condition?

Which of the following lists the muscle layers in proper order (from skin to abdomen) as you enter the abdomen?

One of your clients would like you to review their biosecurity protocol. His cattle are well managed with a controlled calving season and a good vaccination protocol. He purchases 5-6 year old bulls through the local stockyard, but he vaccinates and quarantines those cattle for 30 days prior to introduction into the herd. Which of the following diseases/agents would you be most concerned about being introduced into his herd based on this scenario?

The mare pictured foaled 6 weeks ago.  Which of the following statements regarding this mare is true?    

Which of the coccidiostat products is commonly used in commercial milk replacers?

You amputate the right rear lateral digit of 4 year old Holstein dairy cow that is lactating. Following surgery, you want to keep the cow as comfortable as possible over the next week to 10 days. You plan to administer:

A two day old Pygmy goat kid is presented for acute onset of non-weight bearing on the right front leg. The right carpus is warm, painful and swollen. The goat’s temperature is 104.5oF (normal 101-103oF). The most appropriate and specific diagnostic test would be:

Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment for pyometra in a dairy cow who is 65 days postpartum?