Surgical Unit Review

After castrating an animal using a burdizzo, how long does it take for the testicles to shrivel?

6-8 weeks

In numbering system 2, which of the following is branded above the birth year?

animal number

What species can only be castrated surgically?

bulls, bucks, rams, and boars

What is a disadvantage of ear tagging?

can be ripped from ear or lost

In what industries are neck chains most commonly used?

cattle

If used incorrectly, which tool can open the frontal sinus?

cup or scoop dehorner

According to the presentation, what could performing procedures on ill animals cause?

death

Which procedure increases feed efficiency?

dehorning

What identification methods are commonly used for swine?

ear notching and ear tags

According to the presentation, what procedure uses hydrotherapy to help heal wounds?

lancing

In freeze branding, what is the branding iron chilled with?

liquid nitrogen

What are electronic identification methods?

microchips, electronic ear tags, electronic collars, and retina scans

Ear tags, brands, microchips, and tattoos are official identification required for animals to move in what ways?

moving interstate

Ear tags are pierced between which of the following cartilage ribs of the ear?

second and third

Which method of castration is most reliable?

surgical castration

According to the presentation, tail docking is primarily performed on which animals?

swine and lambs

Where is the brand placed in hot iron and freeze branding?

the hide

What is the primary reason the National Animal Identification Systems was developed

to help producers and officials in the event of a disease outbreak

According to the presentation, when should piglets' teeth be clipped?

within the first 24 hours of birth

Know the steps in surgical castration

1. disinfect the area and tools 2. push testicles to bottom of the scrotum 3. make a 2cm incision at the bottom of the scrotum going upwards 4. push spermatic cord and testicle out of hole 5. cut cord above testicle 6. repeat 1-5 for other testicle

Know the steps of lancing an abscess

1. disinfect the infected area and tools 2. hold one side of the infected area with one hand 3. cut an incision in the center of the abscess 4. apply pressure to drain fluid 5. apply disinfectant 6. hydrotherapy until healed

According to the presentation, what are types of hot irons used for dehorning?

12 volt battery operated, 120 volt electric, furnace heated