Sterilization of surgical materials and instruments

Physical sterilization Thermal Points to be considered Dry heat sterilization Methods Filtration Radiation Chemical sterilization Chemical sterilization by gases Agents in solution form Alcohol Aldehyde Formaldehyde and flutasaldehyde (cidex, parvo cide ) Formaldehyde Oxidizing agent e.g. Halogens Surfactants – Soaps, detergents Phenolic derivatives – carbolic acid

Topography

Topography of the forestomachs and abomasum is incorporated in descriptions of approach (e.g. left flank laparotomy, traumatic reticulitis)

Rumenotomy in cattle

Rumenotomy is indicated for vagal indigestion, hardware disease, rumen acidosis, and some forms of choke. Rumenotomy allows exploration of the rumen, reticulum, and parts of the omasum.

Postparturient hemoglobinuria (PPH) in animals

A disease of high-producing dairy cows occurring soon after calving. It is also called postparturient hemoglobinuria and is characterized by intravascular hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, and anemia. Etiology a. Ration low in P, hay and grass from low P area, draughtb. Cu deficiency (incidence reduced when supplemented) Precipitating factor b. Grazing Brassica sp. plants, rape and turnip […]

Malignant catarrhal fever (cause, symptoms, treatment)

Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a fatal disease of cattle characterized by catarrhal inflammation of the nasal and oral mucosa, keratoconjunctivitis, encephalitis, rapid dehydration, and generalized enlargement of lymph nodes.
The disease is usually sporadic.
The disease is worldwide distributed and prevalent in both temperate and tropical zones.