ALAT Chapter 27 Practice Test

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Cattle have a wide field of vision, but still have a blind spot: a. directly behind them. b. directly in front of them. c. on their left side. d. on their right side

a. directly behind them

What are female goats called? a. Gilts or janes b. Cows or mares c. Does or nannies d. Ewes or mommies

c. Does or nannies

What is one difference between goat and sheep husbandry? a. Sheep and goats require different types of feed. b. Sheep establish a strong social hierarchy, whereas goats do not. c. Goats require stronger and taller fencing. d. Goats require more frequent hoof trimming than sheep

c. Goats require stronger and taller fencing.

What is the scientific name for cattle? a. Bos taurus b. Capra hircus c. Sus scrofa domestica d. Ovis aries

a. Bos Taurus

How often should sheep and goats have their hooves trimmed? a. Every 3 months b. Every 6 months c. Once per year d. Once per month

a. Every 3 months

What is a group of sheep called? a. Flock b. Herd c. Pack d. Gang

a. Flock

What is "cud chewing"? a. Re-chewing rumen contents b. Chewing a type of feed with high mineral content c. Chewing fibrous foodstuff d. A nervous habit seen in sheep

a. Re-chewing of rumen contents

What is a device to restrain groups of cattle? a. V-shaped chutes b. Crank-cage mechanisms c. Pens with shock bars d. Canvas slings or restraint drapes

a. V-shaped chutes

In which of the following situations should a technician wear an N95-type respirator to prevent exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever? a. When assisting a ewe during lambing b. Cleaning sheep urine and feces c. Trimming sheep hooves d. Clipping wool or other routine grooming

a. When assisting a ewe during lambing

What type of goat requires the most caution when handling? a. An adult female b. A mature buck in breeding season c. The Nubian breed d. An adolescent buck

b. A mature buck in breeding season

In sheep, goats and cattle used for research, what is the method USUALLY used for euthanasia? a. Penetrating captive bolt b. Injection of barbiturate overdose c. Exsanguination d. Carbon dioxide asphyxiation

b. Injection of barbiturate overdose

Which of the following is a breed of dairy cattle? a. Charolais b. Jersey c. Angus d. Brahman

b. Jersey

What are male and female sheep called? a. Buck and doe b. Ram and ewe c. Bull and mare d. Boar and sow

b. Ram and ewe

Why are sheep, goats and cattle called ruminants? a. They have an extra digestive mucous lining, called the 'rumen,' that allows them to ingest foreign material. b. The first compartment of their stomach is called the rumen. c. They have a simple stomach and large cecum, called the rumen. d. They ruminate, which means they spend a lot of time drinking and urinating.

b. The first compartment of their stomach is called the 'rumen'

During estrus, female goats: a. nod their heads and trot. b. twitch their tails and bleat. c. wink their eyes and hop. d. stomp their feet and sway

b. twitch their tails and bleat.

What is the length of the gestation period in cattle? a. 6 months b. 7 months c. 9 months d. 10 months

c. 9 months

Which is NOT an acceptable method for restraining sheep? a. Grasp the head under jaw, lift the head. b. Back animal into a corner, place a knee behind the shoulder. c. Grasp the wool, pull the animal over to a corner. d. Straddle the animal at the shoulders, grasp and hold the head.

c. Grasp the wool, pull over to corner

What is the scientific name of the domestic sheep? a. Bos taurus b. Capra hircus c. Ovis aries d. Odocoileus virgo

c. Ovis aries

Which of the following would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle? a. Isolation from the group b. Making bellowing or grunting sounds c. Rubbing up against a pole or fence d. Getting up and down repeatedly

c. Rubbing up against a pole or fence

Which of the following is NOT true about goat behavior? a. They tend to be more destructive than sheep. b. A frightened goat may stamp its feet or snort. c. They tend to be aggressive to each other and not very social. d. They are agile and can jump and climb.

c. They tend to be aggressive to each other and not very social.

How long is the gestation period in goats? a. 80-100 days b. 110-121 days c. 122-133 days d. 143-154 days

d. 143-154 days

What are male and female cattle called? a. Bulls and ewes b. Bucks and does c. Rams and cows d. Bulls and cows

d. Bulls and cows

The process of removing the horns of a young goat (less than one month old) is called: a. dishorning b. dehorning c. defencing d. debudding

d. debudding

When alarmed, goats tend to: a. drop and twitch. b. flock together. c. run in a line formation. d. scatter away from each other.

d. scatter away from each other


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