ALAT 27: RUMINANTS
How many days does a cows estrous cycle last?
21 days
What is the scientific name for goats?
Capra hircus
Which is NOT an acceptable method for restraining sheep?
Grasp the wool and pull the animal over to a corner
Which statement regarding sheep is FALSE? - sheep suffer more from cold than from heat - lambs are usually weaned at 8-12 weeks of age - "closed-face" sheep have wool on their face - head butting in rams is normal
Sheep suffer more from cold than from heat
Which is a breed of dairy cattle?
Jersey
Which is NOT a common identification method for goats?
Tail tattoo
How many pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100kg body weight?
2-3 kg
How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have?
4
The process of removing the horns of a young goat is called:
Debudding
Which would NOT be a sign of pain, distress, or illness in a sheep?
Drinking a gallon of water in a day
In sheep, goats and cattle used for research, what is the method USUALLY used for euthanasia?
Injection of barbiturate overdose
Which of the following is NOT a common type of research for which sheep are used?
Orthopedic research
What is the term for a male sheep?
Ram
What would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle?
Rubbing up against a pole or fence
What is the primary source of enrichment for sheep?
Social interaction
Mature bucks may show aggression, especially if:
There is a female in heat in the area.
What is the term for a neutered male sheep?
Wether
In which of the following situations should a tech wear an N95-type respirator to prevent exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever?
When assisting a ewe during lambing