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feedback2="'''Correct!''' A positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. The CEM test also tests for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however positive cultures of these two organisms are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" | feedback2="'''Correct!''' A positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. The CEM test also tests for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however positive cultures of these two organisms are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" | ||
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The testing protocol differs depending on the level of risk of the mare, and the circumstances (i.e. whether she is a 'walk in' mare or boarding on the same premises as the stallion) but endometrial swabs must always be taken during oestrus from the lining of the uterus via the open cervix to demonstrate whether the uterus is free from infection. Clitoral swabs can be taken at any time of the cycle to demonstrate whether the clitoral fossa and sinuses are free from infection. The correct answer is that a positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. The CEM test also tests for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however positive cultures of these two organisms are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' The testing protocol differs depending on the level of risk of the mare, and the circumstances (i.e. whether she is a 'walk in' mare or boarding on the same premises as the stallion) but endometrial swabs must always be taken during oestrus from the lining of the uterus via the open cervix to demonstrate whether the uterus is free from infection. Clitoral swabs can be taken at any time of the cycle to demonstrate whether the clitoral fossa and sinuses are free from infection. The correct answer is that a positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. The CEM test also tests for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however positive cultures of these two organisms are not notifiable. [[Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice"]] |
feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' CEM swabbing tests for Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa,. A positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. However positive cultures of K. pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' CEM swabbing tests for Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa,. A positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. However positive cultures of K. pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" | ||
feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Stallions that have not previously been used for breeding purposes are classified as high risk; for other high risk factors, see Appendix 1 of the HBLB CEM Code of Practice. The protocol for testing stallions is as follows: swabs should be taken from three sites; the urethra, urethral fossa and penile sheath, plus pre-ejaculatory fluid when possible. Separate swabs should be used for each site and cultured aerobically and microaerophilically in all circumstances. The correct answer is that a positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. The CEM test also tests for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however positive cultures of these two organisms are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Stallions that have not previously been used for breeding purposes are classified as high risk; for other high risk factors, see Appendix 1 of the HBLB CEM Code of Practice. The protocol for testing stallions is as follows: swabs should be taken from three sites; the urethra, urethral fossa and penile sheath, plus pre-ejaculatory fluid when possible. Separate swabs should be used for each site and cultured aerobically and microaerophilically in all circumstances. The correct answer is that a positive culture for the contagious equine metritis organism (CEMO), Taylorella equigenitalis, is notifiable by law in the UK. The CEM test also tests for Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however positive cultures of these two organisms are not notifiable. Link to WikiVet: Taylorella equigenitalis Link to HBLB: CEM Code of Practice" |
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Which of the following is true with regards to testing for contagious equine metritis in the UK? |
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What effect does Border disease virus most commonly have in pregnant ewes? |
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What is the usual effect of Chlamydophila abortus infection in sheep in late pregnancy? |
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What is the most common cause of abortion in sheep? |
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Which of the following are likely to be isolated from the uterus of a horse with a post - partum infection? |
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Which of the following agents does NOT typically cause abortion in pigs? |
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In post - partum uterine infections of the sheep, which bacteria is most commonly isolated? |
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Which virus is most frequently associated with abortions in late gestation in the mare? |