ICVA Bovine Surgical Principles 3

Question 1

Which condition is the most common indication for performing a rumenotomy in cattle?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic reticuloperitonitis (hardware disease)

Answer

Traumatic reticuloperitonitis caused by swallowed metallic foreign bodies is the most common indication for rumenotomy, allowing removal of the foreign object.

Question 2

In a standing left flank laparotomy for left displaced abomasum correction using toggle-pin suture, what is the main risk of this technique?

Accepted Answer

Inadvertent fixation of rumen instead of abomasum

Answer

If the abomasum is not properly identified, the toggle pin may inadvertently fix the rumen to the body wall, causing persistent signs and requiring surgical revision.

Question 3

What is the most common complication following surgical repair of a bovine umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

Seroma formation

Answer

Seroma formation is the most common post-operative complication after umbilical hernia repair in cattle due to dead space created during dissection.

Question 4

During digit amputation in cattle, at which level is the digit most commonly amputated?

Accepted Answer

Proximal interphalangeal joint

Answer

Amputation at the proximal interphalangeal joint (pastern joint) preserves more of the weight-bearing surface and is the standard approach in bovine digit amputation.

Question 5

Which nerve block is used to desensitize the foot of a bovine patient for digit surgery?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block)

Answer

Intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block) using lidocaine is the most practical and effective technique for desensitizing the bovine foot below the tourniquet.

(ICVA) International Council for Veterinary Assessment Practice Test

(ICVA) International Council for Veterinary Assessment Practice Test

ICVA Bovine Surgical Principles 3