Equine neonates are born with their eyes and ears already open and are standing and nursing within two hours of being born
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Why are horses born more reactive to the environment than cats and dogs?
Prey species - have to be ready for flight asap
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Define congenital abnormalities
Present at birth
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Cleft palate description
Incomplete fusion of the bones of the palate. Opening between nasal passages and mouth
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Define hydrocephalus
Build up of fluid inside the skull, increased pressure on the brain
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Define Foetal monsters
Undesirable formation of the foetus
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Define hernias
Internal part of the body pushed through a weakness in the muscle of surrounding tissue wall
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Flat puppies/swimmers
Flattened chest wall, cannot walk or hold head up
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Atresia of rectum
Atresia - a condition where an orifice or passage in the body is abnormally closed/absent
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What is fading puppy/kitten syndrome?
The failure to thrive in neonates
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Considering normal requirements of neonates - what factors may contribute to fading puppy/kitten syndrome?
They need warmth, nourishment and physical protection
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What mechanisms are not developed in FPS and what do they require?
Thermoregularity - the puppies cannot maintain body temp and easily become hypothermic, dehydration - must feed regularly to prevent this, hypoglycaemia - born with small nerves so must feed to prevent depletion
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What mechanisms are not developed in FPS and what do they require?
Inability to nurse, lack of developement, poor immunity - the immune system does not work fully until 3-4 months. colostrum from the mother containing the antibodies is essential
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What may increase mortality rate?
Poor management regimes and poor mothering behaviour from the dam
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Define neonatal septicaemia
Infection in blood
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Define neonatal viral infection
Vaccination of the maternal ***** - maternally derived antibodies (MDA) provide protection for several weeks in the neonate and so viral infections are not common
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What treatments is needed to support an un-well neonate?
Provide warmth, additional feeding/fluids, antibodies, eliminating properly and intensive monitoring
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What does the dam/queen need after indication parturition has finished at this stage?
Toileting, feeding, a drink (something appetizing not but too heavy), clean bed (no fragrances - possible rejection/unknown smell
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What is lochia?
Discharge present after birth
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What is discharge is considered normal after birth?
First few days - greenish/black, changing to watery red/brown as days go by
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State the clinical significance of colostrum?
This passive immunity can interfere with vaccinations given during this time
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Why are horses born more reactive to the environment than cats and dogs?
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