A goat shows signs of facial nerve paralysis  (swollen cheek, drooling, ptosis , drooping ear, collapsed nostril, flaccid lip) and often it circles on one side. Which disease may cause this problem?

A stunted year-old female goat died recently and presented for necropsy. History reveals, the goat had sub mandibular edema and having poor appetite.During necropsy the following is seen in her abomasum. What is the diagnosis?

A goat has  large swelling on the shoulder with purulent discharge upon incision. Many animals in the herd appear emaciated and have non painful subcutaneous swellings on the neck and shoulder. What is the likely diagnosis?

A group of young children and senior adults have been diagnosed with hemolytic-uremic syndrome after visiting a local agricultural fair. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this zoonotic outbreak?

Which of the following is the antemortem diagnostic test for scrapie in sheep?

A prize ram imported from Ireland is presented with itchy, scaly, crusted lesions on the wooly parts of his body. The ram bites and scratches himself raw.
He is in good body condition, and walks normally. Pressure over his hindquarters elicits little response.

Which one of the following tests is most likely to confirm the diagnosis?

An 11-month-old Saanen goat is presented with a 2-week history of worsening lameness. The goat appears unthrifty and somewhat depressed, with swollen carpal joints.

Another goat in this milking herd appears to have a “hard udder,” and a 2-month-old kid seems ataxic with hypertonia.

What is the treatment of choice for the lame goat?

How long does Brucella abortus survive in a cool, moist environment, (like manure, aborted fetal tissue)?

Which one of the following is TRUE about Brucella vaccination in cattle?

The primary route of infection with Brucella abortus is:

In direct sunlight, Brucella abortus survives:

Which one of the following diseases/syndromes is NOT reportable?

A 36-hour-old foal is presented with a serum IgG concentration of less than 400 mg/dl.

What is the most appropriate action to take?

Which one of the following choices is the best post-mortem diagnostic test for scrapie in sheep?

What percentage of dietary energy comes from volatile fatty acids (VFA) for the dairy cattle?

When ionophore antibiotics are used as feed supplement for cattle, which volatile fatty acid is produced in higher proportion as an energy source?

Why are ionophore antibiotics typically used as feed supplement for beef cattle?

Why are monensin and lasalocid used less often as feed supplements in lactating dairy cattle than they are in beef cattle?

What is the primary function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle cells?

Which structure stores calcium in muscle cells?

What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum in cells?

Which structure is associated with protein synthesis in cells?

What is the cellular function of the nucleolus?

What is the function of the golgi apparatus?

What is the primary function of mitochondria?