Veterinary Test (Sheep and Goats)

Vaccines for breeding sheep may require boosters every ____ months to a year.

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Cervix?

Birth canal.

Doe or Nanny?

Female goat.

What is a defense mechanism?

How an animal uses its body or an action to protect itself.

What are signs of foot rot or abscesses?

Limping and lameness, standing with weight, weight loss, anorexia, fever, foul odor, pus drainage, swollen joints.

________ goats are known for having a strong ______ that is due to hormones that are present on the ______ of the head, usually behind the ______.

Male; odor; top; horns

______ goats will rub their ______ over objects to mark their ________.

Male; scent; territory

Mutton?

Sheep meat from an animal over a year of age.

Confinement Method?

Sheep raised indoors in a sterile and controlled environment.

Range Band Method?

Land used to raise large sheep herds that are cared for by herders..

Band?

Large group of sheep that ranges free over a vast amount of land.

How do sheep show they are upset or angry?

Stomping front feet or butting heads.

Browse?

Woody type of plant.

When working with sheep , it is important to stay _____, _______, & ________.

calm; quiet; gentle

Growing _______ & lactating females require added _____ supplements.

kids; calcium

Normal goat behavior is usually _____ & friendly but they can _____ similar to sheep when agitated, usually rearing up on their _____ legs.

docile; butt; hind

Lambs tails are usually _________ by the banding method which involves ______________________________________.

docked; placing an elastic band tightly over the tail area, causing it to slough off

In a herd, there will be a lead goat that is usually a _____. Other goats will follow the lead goat.

doe

Advantages of sheep production are that sheep are the best-suited livestock for _______, are excellent _______, & are efficient at converting _______ to ______, serve ______ purposes, produce a low amount of ______ material, are easy to raise & handle, & require little ________.

grazing; scavengers; food; meat; dual; waste; space

Tail docking prevents a buildup of _________ on the wool.

feces

The rumen helps break down _____ sources like ____ & grass.

fiber; hay

Sheep have an instinct to remain with a _____ & when separated can be easily ________.

flock; stressed

Soremouth is _______.

highly contagious and zoonotic.

Goat selection should be based not he ______ of production?

type

Sheep are mostly used for ____ & ____ but can also be used for their ______ products.

wool; meat; milk

Sheep that have a full _______ coat can easily become _____ due to the stress of handling.

wool; overheated

______ from ails affected by this is _______ & cannot be used for human consumption.

meat; condemned

Actinobacillosis?

"Lumpy Jaw" - affects the head and jaw and causes tumor-like lumps of yellow pus to build up in the jaw.

What are signs of parasites in sheep?

-Diarrhea -Weight loss -Rough coat -Wool loss -Anemia -Respiratory Problems -Anorexia -Bloated appearance -Depression

What are some plants that are toxic to goats?

-Azalea -Cherry -Hemlock -Laurel

What are doe common meat breeds?

-Boer goat

What should sheep selection depend on?

-Characteristics of the breeds -Size of flock -Time of year -Overall health status -Age -Cost -Purpose -Crossbred or purebred -Space and facilities

What are the six major breeds of sheep?

-Dorset -Suffolk -Hampshire -Rambouillet -Border Leicester -Columbia

What are some common dairy breeds?

-French alpine -Oberhasli -LaMancha -Nubian -Saanen -Toggenburg

What are signs of an unhealthy sheep?

-Poor wool or coat quality -Loss of wool -Discharge from eyes or nose -pale mucous membranes -Anorexia -No signs of chewing cud -Diarrhea -Standing alone

Water is required at about ___ fallow per sheep per day.

1

Sheep breeds range in size from ______ pounds & have an average lifespan of _______ years.

100-225; 10-12

The average lamb crop is ____ lambs per ewe per breeding.

2

Lambs should begin the vaccine program between ________ weeks of age with boosters in ______ weeks.

6-8; 2-4

Abscess?

A buildup of pus caused by an infection and is typically localized to one area.

Orphaned Lamb?

A lamb whose mother dies or rejects the lamb.

Lamb?

A young sheep under a year of age.

Goat milk is easy to _______, has more vitamin ____, & has less ______.

A; fat

Ewe?

Adult female sheep.

Ram?

Adult male sheep.

Polyarthritis?

Affects lambs 3-5 weeks of age and affects multiple joints causing pain and swelling.

Vitamin ____ is naturally produced in the _____ of the digestive system.

B; rumen

Wether?

Castrated male sheep.

Lamb Dysentery?

Caused by bacteria that affect newborn lambs around 1-5 days.

Scent glands?

Create an unpleasant odor that is typically used to rub objects or areas to mark territory.

Dystocia?

Difficult birth signs.

Johne's Disease"

Digestive and intestinal condition that causes the intestinal wall to thicken.

Sheep are highly susceptible to _______ & _____ & require a quality health program.

Diseases; parasites

Enterotoxemia?

Due to feeling too much grain and leads to seizure activity with death. ("Overeating Disease")

Dilate?

Expands.

Mohair?

Fiber produced from Angora goats.

Cashmere?

Fine down undercoat of goats that is warm and used in clothing.

Herd?

Group of goats.

Mastitis?

Inflammation of the mammary glands.

Kidding?

Labor process of goats.

Lamb Feeding?

Lambs are raised to weaning then sold to feedlots.

Chammy?

Leather-like material that is a by product of the skin.

Buck or Billy?

Male goat.

Drenching?

Method of giving large amounts of medicine by mouth with a dose syringe, helpful in giving large amounts of medicine at one for large numbers of animals.

Pygmy goats?

Mini goats used as pets or research.

Globules?

Particles that make the milk have less fat.

Herders?

People who care for bands.

How do you put a sheep in the rump method restraint?

Place a hand on a sheep's chin and hold them close to the legs. Then use a quick twist to sit the sheep on its rump.

Retained placenta?

Placenta not expelled within 24 hours after birth.

Farm Flock Method?

Produce market lambs that will be used as lamb meat and wool and raised in pasture letting with other livestock.

Dairy goats?

Produce milk that has more vitamin A and less fat.

Purebred Flock Method?

Produce quality rams and ewes for sheep breeding programs.

Angora goats?

Produced for their hair coat.

Meat goats?

Raised for meant sources and are bred for quality muscles.

Shearing?

Shaving of the wool.

Rump method?

Sitting the sheep up on its hind end.

Wool?

Soft fiber that acts as a coat.

How do you capture a sheep?

Swing one arm around the neck and the other around the dock.

Dock?

Tail area.

Dilation phase?

The cervix dilates. It is completed when clear to whitish color discharge appears at vulva.

Foot rot?

The decay and damage of soft tissues within a cloven hoof. A common condition that affects the hooves and is caused by a bacterial infection.

Lambing?

The labor process of sheep.

Contraction phase?

Wave-like movements of the uterus to allow the lamb to move to the birth canal.

How do you know if a ewe has mastitis?

Udder feels hard, hot and tender to the touch.

Heat butting?

Using the head to hit an object.

Soremouth?

Viral disease that causes sores that form around the mouth and lips of lambs.

Blue Tongue?

Virus that is spread by gnats and rapidly weakens the immune system.

Kid?

Young goat under a year of age.

Young male sheep can be castrated through the ______ method.

banding

Lambs are vaccinated with a ___________ vaccine of the most common diseases for that particular area.

combination

Sheep breeds with _____ should be _____ to prevent injury to other sheep or people.

horns; trimmed

The normal birth of a lamb is the tip of the _____ & front _____ delivered first.

nose; feet

Sheep use carbohydrates & fats for energy, usually provided by _____, hay, ____, or grains.

pasture; silage

Sheep are usually maintained in ______ or ______.

pastures; barns

Sheep are classified by their ______ & by their wool ______.

purpose; quality

When not breeding, _____ should be kept isolated to prevent _____ & _________.

rams, fighting, aggression

When giving birth to twins, the ewe may need help in _______ & ______ the lambs.

reviving; drying

Like sheep, goats have a ______ digestive system. Their diet is mainly ______ & plants.

ruminant; roughage

Goats are _________.

ruminants

Sheep are ________ and have ________ hooves.

ruminants; cloven