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