ICVA Bovine Surgical Principles 2

Question 1

Which local anesthetic technique is most commonly used for standing flank laparotomy in cattle?

Accepted Answer

Inverted-L block

Answer

Paravertebral nerve block

Answer

Ring block

Answer

Epidural anesthesia

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of the right paramedian abomasopexy over right flank abomasopexy in cattle?

Accepted Answer

Allows direct visualization and permanent fixation of the abomasum

Answer

Requires less anesthesia

Answer

Can be performed with the cow standing

Answer

Reduces risk of vagal indigestion

Question 3

During a cesarean section in a cow, which layer is NOT routinely closed as a separate layer?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneum

Answer

External abdominal oblique muscle

Answer

Subcutaneous tissue

Answer

Skin

Question 4

What is the recommended approach for surgical correction of a uterine torsion that cannot be corrected manually?

Accepted Answer

Flank laparotomy with rolling and manual detorsion

Answer

Immediate cesarean section without detorsion

Answer

Vaginal extraction using a snare

Answer

Rectal manual correction under epidural

Question 5

Which suture pattern is most appropriate for closing the uterine incision during a bovine cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

Utrecht (double Lembert) pattern

Answer

Simple interrupted pattern

Answer

Cushing pattern only

Answer

Purse-string suture

Question 6

A cow presents with hardware disease. Which surgical approach is used to perform a rumenotomy?

Accepted Answer

Left paralumbar fossa

Answer

Right paralumbar fossa

Answer

Ventral midline

Answer

Left paramedian

Question 7

What is the most appropriate analgesic protocol for post-surgical pain management in dairy cattle in the US?

Accepted Answer

Flunixin meglumine (Banamine) IV

Answer

Aspirin oral only

Answer

Morphine epidural as first-line

Answer

Ketoprofen without veterinary oversight