physical examination of cattle douglas e. hostetler dvm, ms
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Physical Examination Physical Examination of Cattleof Cattle
Douglas E. Hostetler DVM, MSDouglas E. Hostetler DVM, MS
Indications:Indications:
When an individual animal requires When an individual animal requires examination to allow diagnosis and examination to allow diagnosis and treatment for an illnesstreatment for an illness
Examination of a representative Examination of a representative sample of animals to investigate a sample of animals to investigate a herd outbreak of diseaseherd outbreak of disease
Evaluation prior to completing health Evaluation prior to completing health certificates for intrastate or certificates for intrastate or interstate transportinterstate transport
Procedure:Procedure:
Develop a systematic procedure for Develop a systematic procedure for performing a complete physical performing a complete physical examinationexamination– PersonalizedPersonalized– Prevents omission of important Prevents omission of important
informationinformation– Enables easier recall of abnormal Enables easier recall of abnormal
findingsfindings
Dr. Hostetler’s Physical Dr. Hostetler’s Physical ExaminationExamination
Observe 1Observe 1stst from from a distancea distance– DemeanorDemeanor– Level of Level of
alertnessalertness– ResponsivenessResponsiveness– Segregation Segregation
from herdmatesfrom herdmates Not possible in a Not possible in a
referral situationreferral situation
Visual Observation:Visual Observation:
ProprioceptionProprioception StrengthStrength LamenessLameness Head and neck Head and neck
positionposition Udder symmetryUdder symmetry BCSBCS
Examination:Examination:
RestraintRestraint– ChuteChute– HalterHalter– HeadgatHeadgat
ee– GanglockGanglock
Examination:Examination:
Collect data most affected by Collect data most affected by sympathetic tone firstsympathetic tone first– Urine Sample for Multistick analysisUrine Sample for Multistick analysis– Rumination RateRumination Rate– Heart RateHeart Rate– Respiratory RateRespiratory Rate
Urine Collection:Urine Collection: Gently rub the escutcheon in an upward Gently rub the escutcheon in an upward
motionmotion– Perineal region from udder to Ventral Perineal region from udder to Ventral
commissure of the vulva commissure of the vulva – Do not hold the tail!Do not hold the tail!– Collect sample in a clean containerCollect sample in a clean container
Insert thermometer following urine Insert thermometer following urine collectioncollection
Some Normal ValuesSome Normal Values– pH 8pH 8– Glucose NegGlucose Neg– Ketone NegKetone Neg– Protein Neg-traceProtein Neg-trace
Start on the Left Start on the Left
From the rear forwardFrom the rear forward
Rumination RateRumination Rate Listen, count Listen, count
and record the and record the primary and primary and secondary secondary rumen rumen contractions contractions over two full over two full minutesminutes– Mid Left Mid Left
Paralumbar Paralumbar FossaFossa
Normal 1-2 per Normal 1-2 per MinuteMinute
Direct Heart Rate, Rhythm and Direct Heart Rate, Rhythm and Sounds Sounds
Left sideLeft side– IntercostIntercost
al Spaces al Spaces 3-53-5
– Behind Behind the elbowthe elbow
– Normal Normal Rate?Rate? 48-84 48-84
AdultsAdults 70-100 70-100
Calves Calves
Respiratory Rate and Lung Respiratory Rate and Lung SoundsSounds
Rate can be Rate can be evaluated by evaluated by observation of chest observation of chest excursionsexcursions– Normal 26-50Normal 26-50
Sounds (triangle)Sounds (triangle)– Point of elbowPoint of elbow– T13 at Transverse T13 at Transverse
ProcessesProcesses– Caudal to tricepsCaudal to triceps
Acoustic PercussionAcoustic Percussion– Dullness Dorsal to Dullness Dorsal to
the Heart Shadow?the Heart Shadow? SQ Emphysema SQ Emphysema
Dorsally?Dorsally?– Reach up and feel Reach up and feel
for itfor it
Peripheral Lymph NodesPeripheral Lymph Nodes
PrescapularPrescapular PrefemoralPrefemoral SupramammaSupramamma
ryry ParotidParotid SubmandibulSubmandibul
arar
Superficial VeinsSuperficial Veins
JugularJugular– Pulses?Pulses?– DistensionDistension
Caudal Caudal Superficial Superficial EpigastricEpigastric– DistensionDistension
??– Swelling?Swelling?
Abdominal Auscultation and Abdominal Auscultation and PercussionPercussion
SimultaneouSimultaneous s Auscultation Auscultation and and PercussionPercussion– ““Pinging”Pinging”
Entire Entire AbdomenAbdomen
Abdominal Auscultation and Abdominal Auscultation and PercussionPercussion
SimultaneouSimultaneous s Auscultation Auscultation and and PercussionPercussion– ““Pinging”Pinging”
Entire Entire AbdomenAbdomen
Left limbs and UdderLeft limbs and Udder
Swelling of the limbs? Swelling of the limbs? – Fore and RearFore and Rear
Palpate left quarters of the Palpate left quarters of the mammary glandmammary gland– HeatHeat– Hardness (swelling)Hardness (swelling)– EdemaEdema– Teat lesionsTeat lesions
Proceed to Right Proceed to Right SideSide
Heart SoundsHeart Sounds
Right AV Right AV Valve AreaValve Area– 33rdrd to 5 to 5thth
Intercostal Intercostal SpaceSpace
Murmurs?Murmurs?
Respiratory SystemRespiratory System Mirror Mirror
Image of Image of Left ThoraxLeft Thorax– CracklesCrackles– WheezesWheezes– No soundsNo sounds– EmphysemEmphysem
aa
Peripheral Lymph NodesPeripheral Lymph Nodes
PrescapularPrescapular PrefemoralPrefemoral SupramammaSupramamma
ryry ParotidParotid SubmandibulSubmandibul
arar
Superficial VeinsSuperficial Veins
JugularJugular– Pulses?Pulses?– DistensionDistension
Caudal Caudal Superficial Superficial EpigastricEpigastric– DistensionDistension
??– Swelling?Swelling?
Abdominal Auscultation and Abdominal Auscultation and PercussionPercussion
SimultaneouSimultaneous s Auscultation Auscultation and and PercussionPercussion– ““Pinging”Pinging”
Entire Entire AbdomenAbdomen
Abdominal Auscultation and Abdominal Auscultation and PercussionPercussion
SimultaneouSimultaneous s Auscultation Auscultation and and PercussionPercussion– ““Pinging”Pinging”
Entire Entire AbdomenAbdomen
Right Limbs and UdderRight Limbs and Udder
Swelling of the limbs? Swelling of the limbs? – Fore and RearFore and Rear
Palpate left quarters of the Palpate left quarters of the mammary glandmammary gland– HeatHeat– Hardness (swelling)Hardness (swelling)– EdemaEdema– Teat lesionsTeat lesions
Collection of MilkCollection of Milk
California Mastitis TestCalifornia Mastitis Test– Relative concentration of somatic sells in Relative concentration of somatic sells in
the milkthe milk– 2 ml Milk from each quarter2 ml Milk from each quarter– Add ReagentAdd Reagent– Look for coagulationLook for coagulation
NegativeNegative TraceTrace 11 22 33
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Rectal ExaminationRectal Examination
Reproductive TractReproductive Tract FemaleFemale
– Vaginal wallVaginal wall– CervixCervix– Uterine BodyUterine Body– Uterine HornsUterine Horns
OviductsOviducts
– OvariesOvaries BursaeBursae
– Internal iliac lymph Internal iliac lymph nodesnodes
– Sublumbar lymph nodesSublumbar lymph nodes
MaleMale– Intrapelvic penisIntrapelvic penis– ProstateProstate– Seminal vessiclesSeminal vessicles– AmpullaeAmpullae– Internal inguinal ringsInternal inguinal rings– Internal iliac lymph Internal iliac lymph
nodesnodes– Sublumbar lymph nodesSublumbar lymph nodes
Rectal ExaminationRectal Examination
Intra-abdominal Intra-abdominal Urinary SystemUrinary System– Left kidneyLeft kidney– UretersUreters– BladderBladder
Rectal ExaminationRectal Examination
Digestive SystemDigestive System– Right CranialRight Cranial
AbomasumAbomasum
– CentralCentral Small intestinesSmall intestines
– LeftLeft RumenRumen
– Dorsal sacDorsal sac
Vaginal ExaminationVaginal Examination
If indicated by the rectal examination If indicated by the rectal examination or historyor history
Examination of the HeadExamination of the Head
EyesEyes– EnophthalmusEnophthalmus– ExophthalmusExophthalmus– DischargeDischarge– Corneal OpacityCorneal Opacity– Lenticular OpacityLenticular Opacity– Scleral InjectionScleral Injection– Pupillary Light Pupillary Light
ResponseResponse– MassesMasses
Examination of the HeadExamination of the Head
NaresNares– DischargeDischarge
Unilateral/Unilateral/BilateralBilateral
– PlaquesPlaques– ErosionsErosions– Hemorrhage/ Hemorrhage/
EpistaxisEpistaxis– FlaringFlaring
Examination of the HeadExamination of the Head
Oral CavityOral Cavity– DentitionDentition– ErosionsErosions– VesiclesVesicles– MassesMasses– Blunted Oral Blunted Oral
PapillaePapillae
Examination of the HeadExamination of the Head
Cursory Cranial Cursory Cranial Nerve ExaminationNerve Examination– 1-81-8
Submandibular Submandibular RegionRegion– Lymph NodesLymph Nodes– EdemaEdema
BrisketBrisket– SwellingSwelling– EdemaEdema
Questions?Questions?