Working With Sheep and Goats in a Research Setting

What is the most common clinical sign of a sheep or goat with Orf?

A papule or pustular lesion around the lips

Which of the following animals would pose the greatest risk to personnel and should be housed at ABSL-2?

Pregnant female sheep purchased from an open herd or a vendor without a Q fever screening program in place

Which of the following is not true regarding fasting prior to surgery in sheep and goats?

Sheep and goats of all ages should have water and food withheld for at least 8 hours prior to surgery

Which of the following statements regarding hoof care in ruminants is false?

The hoof sole and wall need to be trimmed in sheep and goats.

A highly effective preventative measure for zoonotic pathogens is thorough, regular hand washing.

True

What are some common auxiliary risks to be aware of when working with sheep and goats in an agricultural setting?

All of the above

Which document is not necessary when considering the care of sheep being used to study how feeding grain with a vitamin enhancement helps production?

All of the above

Which of the following is a clinical abnormality that may indicate pain, distress, and/or illness in sheep and goats?

All of the above

Which of the following is true regarding water for sheep and goats?

Animals that are in an outdoor agricultural setting will need to be trained to use an automatic water nipple system if transferred to indoor housing

Which of the following is not a zoonotic disease that could be contracted when working with sheep and goats?

Ebola

Sheep and goats that do not have access to pasture for nutrition should be fed which of the following?

Grain and roughage usually in the form of hay

Which of the following is not a recommended method of enrichment for sheep and goats?

Individual housing

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the housing of sheep and goats in research?

Indoor housing is preferred

Select the correct pairing of anatomical location and route of administration.

Lateral neck muscles and intramuscular injection

Which of the following is a common analgesic for sheep and goats?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ketoprofen and carprofen

Which of the following statements is true?

Only the procedures that have been described in the animal use protocol can be performed. Any additional procedures need to be submitted as an amendment to the protocol and approved before they are implemented.

If you want to know the specific temperature and humidity range and the space requirements for sheep being used in biomedical research, which regulatory document would you use?

The Guide

A goat is being used in an NIH-funded study to test a drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following reflects the regulatory document(s) that must be followed?

The PHS Policy, the Guide, and the AWR

Which of the following is not true regarding the euthanasia of sheep and goats?

The euthanasia method should be in accordance with the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, but only if the animals are being used for agricultural research

What is the largest part of the ruminant digestive tract and why is it important?

The rumen, which is where fermentation occurs and allows digestion of highly fibrous plants

Sheep and goat eyeballs are located more to the side of the face, which provides a wider field of vision. Which of the following is correct due to this feature?

They can be startled by quick or sudden movements

Goats and sheep are sensitive to which of the following alpha 2 (α2) adrenergic agonists?

Xylazine