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CPD Article | EQUINE d. Ceftiofur e. Enrofloxacin 9.The most effective reported pre-travel prophylactic action is: 7. Under which circumstance is an indwelling chest drain indicated: a. low pleural fluid volume production. b. mixed bacterial population cultured on pleural fluid sample. c. patient with mild respiratory distress. d. poor response to intermittent pleural fluid drainage. e. persistent pyrexia. 8. Select the correct statement relating to samples obtained from a pleuropneumonia patient: a. Obtain thoracocentesis sample only and submit for aerobic and anaerobic culture and sensitivity. b. Obtain thoracocentesis and TTA samples and submit for aerobic and anaerobic culture and sensitivity. c. Obtain TTA sample only and submit for aerobic and anaerobic culture and sensitivity. d. Thoracocentesis and TTA samples – aerobic culture and sensitivity. a. a single injection of penicillin. b. nasogastric tubing (NGT) of 6 -8 l water and electrolytes. c. Pre-travel vaccination of EI. d. NSAID injected before travel. e. multi- vitamin supplementation before travel. 10. Recommended preventative action taken during travel includes: a. tying the horses’ head in an elevated postural position. b. adequate ventilation during travel. c. a loosely tied head, feeding from the floor and frequent stops. d. frequent stops only. e. no overcrowding in the horse box or truck. TO ANSWER: WWW.VET360.VETLINK.CO.ZA OR CPDSOLUTIONS.CO.ZA/?RE=ONLINEVETS • Volume 20 Issue 3 | October 2018 • 43