Introduction to Cattle

Per the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, cattle should be euthanized by intramuscular injection of potassium chloride.

False

How long should adult cattle be fasted before surgery?

12-24 hours

"Peri-procedural" care means caring for the animal after the procedure has finished.

False

Per The Guide, what is the maximum allowable time for transporting cattle without rest, food or water?

28 hours

Why should cattle undergoing surgery be given pre-anesthesia? -To reduce the dose of anesthetic required to induce a surgical plane of anesthesia -To allow smooth induction of anesthesia -To calm and restrain the animal -All of the Above

All of the Above

Which of the following is NOT a chamber of the ruminant stomach?

Duodenum

Silage is a mixture of hay and salt that provides mineral supplementation to cattle.

False

The Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching is the only source of regulations regarding the housing and care of cattle for biomedical research.

False

Which two measures will advise personnel on the best practice for housing outdoor cattle in various weather conditions?

Livestock Weather Safety Index and the Temperature-humidity Index

Why should painful restraint methods not be used with cattle unless absolutely necessary?

Painful procedures can cause stress to cattle, affecting their physiology.

Cattle have a strong herd instinct and dominance heirarchy

True

Cattle should be monitored twice a day for 5 days, or longer, post-surgery.

True