Physical Examination of the Cow - Aspects of PE

19 important questions on Physical Examination of the Cow - Aspects of PE

How should the physical examination of a cow be done?

The examination should be done back to front, tail to head

What does the distance examination of a cow entail?

Measure respiratory rate, body contour and symmetry, abdomen and udder shape. Check for bedding, food, water, urine and feces around the cow

How does the cow's close examination begin?

By rubbing the escutcheon, collect urine sample before any other handling
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What is the first step of the cow's vulvar examination?

Examine the vulva and do CRT

What is the first step of the cow's udder examination?

Palpating each quarter of the udder

What is the second step of the cow's vulvar examination?

Palpating each teat of the udder, from the side and from behind as well

How do we check for the prefemoral lymph node in cows?

Just above stifle, ahead of the line between tuber coxa and stifle, drag fingers forward until you feel a slip.

How should we examine the limbs of a cow?

Visually inspect limb and hooves, only palpate when indicated and appropriately restrained

What is the first step of the cow's abdominal examination?

Palpate the milk vein and the umbilical region for hernia/abscess

What is the second step of the cow's abdominal examination?

Check for edema in the brisket and behind forelimbs

What is the first step of the cow's rumen examination?

Palpate and auscultate rumen (texture, rate, strength of contractions)

What is the second step of the cow's rumen examination?

Percuss and auscultate the rumen in 6 caudal flank sites to detect any pings (trapped gas). Should be from the 11th intercostal space to the paralumbar fossa

How do we auscultate the heart in cows?

We palpate deeper under the forelimb, 1" above and 1" forward from the top of the olecranon and check for rate, abnormal sounds, rhythm.

What is the lung field for auscultation in cows

Form a triangle from top of the olecranon to tip of scapula and tuber coxae. Disregard the last few ribs.

How do we feel for the prescapular lymph node in cows?

On their shoulder, push fingers cranially until a slip is felt. Should feel like a hot dog.

What is the first step in examining the neck of a cow?

Palpate neck and assess hydration

What is the second step in examining the neck of a cow?

Palpate jugular furrow and trachea and larynx, MOVE HEAD AWAY

How do we examinate the head of a cow?

1. Assess symmetry
2. Visualize the nose with a penlight
3. Visualize the eyes with a penlight, tilt the head to see sclera
4. Open their mouth with football hold

How do we examine the right side of a cow?

Repeat everything that was done on the left side.

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