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A bitch displaying the following characteristics would most likely be in which stage of the estrous cycle?   Attractive but not receptive, loss of vulvar swelling, no vaginal discharge, intermediate and parabasal cells with lots of WBC’s on vaginal cytology, and a progesterone level of 18.0ng/ml.

With severe clinical or acute gangrenous mastitis, what metabolic issue often occurs concurrently and must be treated?

What is the 90-90-90 rule regarding bovine lameness?

Regarding cryptorchidism in stallions, which statement is true?

A three year old 500kg (1100 lb) Simmental cow is presented with the history of acute anorexia, colic and right paralumbar fossa distention. The cow is hypothermic with an estimated 12% dehydration. Her heart rate is 120 beats per minute and her mucous membranes are tacky and pale. The lung sounds are within normal limits. She has no audible ruminations over a two minute period. Auscultation and percussion of her right abdomen reveals hyperresonance (ping) that extends cranially to the 10th rib. Rectal examination reveals a distended viscus in the upper right abdominal quadrant. You decide that this cow needs emergency surgery and decide to start IV fluids to rehydrate this cow. You calculate that this cow will need to be given ____ liters of IV fluids {calc}:

In the dairy industry the 45-60 day period of time immediately preceding parturition in lactating cattle is called the ____________.

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?