Greenbelt Veterinary Services
8451 Harvard Place V2P 7Z5 Chilliwack, BC, Canada

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Cecal Dilation and Dislocation . This cow presented to Dr. Dan at 7 days fresh because her ruminations has dropped suddenly. On examination, Dr. Dan found she had an increased heart rate, scant manure and a ping high in the right paralumbar fossa. The diagnosis of cecal dilation was confirmed by rectal palpation. Other clinical signs that can occur with cecal dilation include reduced appetite, mild colic and distension of the right flank. . In early stages of disease where ...displacement and volvulus are able to be ruled out, medical management of cecal dilation includes oral fluids and Oxamin. . For this cow, Dr. Dan elected surgery due to the severity of her clinical signs. A right-sided laparotomy was performed, the cecum was able to be exteriorized and drained with a small incision into the apex. After draining fully, the incision is sutured with two-layers of an inverting pattern. The cecum is then rinsed well with sterile 0.9% saline and replaced into the abdomen. After surgery, she received a dose of Metacam and will be on penicillin for 5 days. . Picture 1: Exteriorized dilated cecum Picture 2: Draining the cecum Picture 3: Drained cecum See more

Lumpy Jaw . Lumpy jaw is a chronic, progressive, granulomatous abscess that most commonly involves the bony tissues in the head, specifically the mandible and maxilla. It is caused by the bacteria Actinomyces bovis. This bacteria enters the soft tissue via penetrating wounds to the oral mucosa. The wounds are often caused by coarse feed or wire/sticks in the feed. . The main clinical sign is a slowly growing, firm mass attached to the mandible. Due to the involvement of the b...one, the face may appear distorted, teeth can become loose impacting the ability to chew and difficulty breathing can occur if it swells into the nasal cavity. The mass can occasionally ulcerate and may drain purulent exudate. . Treatment of lumpy jaw aims to kill the bacteria and stop the growth of the mass. Depending on the amount of boney involvement within the mass, it may or may not regress. Lumpy jaw is treated with sodium iodide and an antimicrobial. Sodium iodide is given once IV then repeated at 7-10 days later. (Note: If multiple treatments are required, iodine toxicity can develop. Signs of toxicity include dandruff, anorexia, coughing and excessive lacrimation.). Our practice recommends a course of penicillin as the antimicrobial of choice but other options include florfenicol and oxytetracycline. . Pictures 1&2: breeding age heifer with lumpy jaw. 3: one month later after two treatments of sodium iodide and 5 days of penicillin. . . . #lumpyjaw #cowvet #bovinemedicine #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian #vet #vetstudent #vetlife See more

Just trimming the tusks slightly shorter - notice this time I carefully use my fingers to pull his lip tissue back to avoid doing any damage to his mouth tissue.... Nice and comfortable for Nelly & safe and secure in our custom swine chute Thank you Dr.Bev Greenbelt Veterinary Services #schuurmanfarmskunekunes #kunekunesofinstagram #ladyvet #veterinariansofinstagram #kunekunepig