Animal Health Exam 3

In the nematode life cycle, what life stage of the nematode passes in the manure of an infected sheep?

Eggs

When leading a horse where should you be looking?

Forward

What is the term for the soft, triangular area of the horse's hoof called?

Frog

True or False: There are so many methods to feed shrimp, including pellets, fish food, "wet noodles", and more.

True

True or False: You should never grab a sheep by the wool to restrain them.

True

How many known species of endangered ungulates are there?

> or equal to 450

Which of the following are traits of shrimp that alter management practices in aquaculture systems?

A and B only A. They shed their exoskeleton B. They don's have stomachs

True or False: It is always important to talk to a horse when you are working with one.

True

When should you deworm your goat/ sheep herds?

All of the Above Before breeding season During quarantine Before lambing

Which of the following is a sign of dental problems in horses?

All of the Above Quidding Abnormal behavior Weight loss

What is the best way to prevent foot rot in your herd of cattle?

All of the Above Regularly use footbaths Drain water from high trafficked areas Properly disinfect all walking surfaces

Which of the following is a type of organism that can be maintained in an aquaculture system?

All of the above Mollusks seaweeds fish

Which of the following is a clinical sign of foot rot in sheep and goats?

All of the above Weight loss Myasis Lameness

What are the common methods for monitoring hormone levels in captive wild animals?

All of the above Urine Feces Blood serum

Which of the following is an example of a type of dairy facility?

All of the above: Compost barn Dry lot Freestall

Which of the following is something you can do to make your bovine production operation more biosecure?

All of the above: Keep good records Follow good sanitation protocols Isolate sick animals

Which of the following is a factor that influences semen collection success in wild animals?

Anesthesia

Which of the following is not a common disease in cattle?

Anthrax

What is the term for the antiparasitic medication that is given to sheep and goats to decrease gastrointestinal parasites?

Antihelmintics

Which of the following is one of the main differences between aquaculture and other animal management systems?

Aquaculture deals with many cold-blooded animals

What is the best way to assess the age of a cow or bull if you don't have any recorded birth date?

Assessing the teeth

Which of the following is an internal parasite in bovine

Coccidia

What is the purpose of the Smithsonian conservation biology institute?

Conservation of endangered animal species

Which of the following is not a species kept at the SIU center for aquaculture?

Coral

True or False: Assessing body condition score is always performed on a scale of 0-5, no matter what species of animal.

False

True or False: Biosecurity precautions like hand washing and boot dips should never be used in aquaculture management systems.

False

True or False: Body temperature, heart rate, and respiration rate in cattle remain the same throughout their lifespan.

False

True or False: It is abnormal to hear gut sounds when auscultating the abdomen of a horse.

False

True or False: Semen cryopreservation is never used in endangered ungulate conservation.

False

True or False: The population size of captive-born wild ungulates has remained constant since 1970

False

Which is the correct definition for a beef cow with BCS of 4 (out of 5)

Hip bones are not visible, ribs are covered and can barely be palpated, slightly lumpy tail head

Do we expect heart rate, temperature, and respiration of a horse to increase, decrease or stay the same if its excersizing?

Increase

What is the definition of bovine metritis?

Inflammation of the uterus, generally caused by bacterial infection

What is the cause of milk fever?

Insufficient calcium, usually after calving

List 3 management practices that are important to AVOID in order to maintain a good biosecurity in bovine health management.

Introduction of diseased cattle and carriers Contact with contaminated objects Improperly disposed carcasses Contaminated feedstuffs Impure water Improper manure handling Non-livestock animals Vehicles, equipment, and shoes of visitors or employees

Describe how to perform a capillary refill test on a horse.

Press finger firmly on the horses gums (for 2-3 secs) , remove finger, record time it takes for color to return

Which of the following animals is considered an ungulate?

Scimitar-horned oryx

Which of the following is NOT typically a vaccine program for sheep management.

Scrapie

List 3 items that would be found in a signalment for a clinical exam on a horse.

Sex Breed Age Coat color owner name

What is the most common type of parasite seen in horses?

Strongyles

Which of the following is a common sign of pain in horses?

Teeth grinding

Which of the following is NOT an area where body condition score is assessed in horses?

The legs

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in wild ungulate conservation?

They don't respond well to sedation

You are hired to manage a farm. The owner asks you to prepare a health management plan for a specific species of your choice. What would be your recommendation for a health management plan and the basic steps that need to be implemented? Pick a livestock species and develop your recommendation plan. You do not need to be very specific, however, the main ideas that have been discussed in class need to be included in your plan.

Type of housing style Examples of sanitation Mentioned biosecurity measures Vaccination protocols Points given for reasonable answers for specific species listed. (dairy cattle, sheep, horses)

What is the expected color of urine in a healthy horse?

Yellow and turbid (cloudy)