Animal handling final

What breed is more aggressive Duroc or Large whites?

Large whites

What is the most common type of head gate?

Scissor stanchion

Which vein in the foreleg is used for venipuncture in dogs and cats? a. cephalic b. brachial c. carpal d. jugular e. saphenous

a. cephalic

A cattle rope halter extends into its own lead rope and exits the halter on 1._________________. When leading a cow, it should be on the cow's 2._______ side. If a cow is caught in a stanchion, it should be on the 3._________ side of the face that the lead rope will be tied to the chute's cleats

1. either the right or left side of the animal's cheek, i.e., it is reversible 2. Left 3. Same

When entering a pasture with a bull, a handler should always carry what with them?

6 foot long pole.

When is the best time to handle a pig?

After they have been fed.

When is the best time of the day to handle sheep and why?

Early morning or later evening because it is cooler then and sheep overheat easily

Where is the balance point of a cow?

At the shoulder

True or False: After removing a halter and lead rope from a horse, the handler should always wait for the horse to move away before the handler moves.

False; the handler should move away after removing lead rope before the horse moves

Which is more dangerous for a new handler a Bud box or a crowding pen?

Bud box

Which species of animals cannot receive injections in the neck? a. Cattle b. Camelids c. Ratities d. Sheep

Camelids

What is one of the most common causes of bacterial diarrhea in humans?

Campylobacteriosis

The apparatus that prevents a horse from licking or chewing on parts of its body is called a __________?

Cradle

What disease is commonly transmitted by calves and causes diarrhea?

Cryptosporidium

Camelid fencing should be specially designed to prevent what?

Dogs from entering

What must be worn when handling swine?

Ear protection

True or False: The safest method of picking up the right hind foot of a horse is to stand alongside the horse facing its rear, bend over and slide your right hand down the back of the leg to the pastern. You then pick up the leg and grasp the hoof with your left hand. Hold the hoof with your left hand and examine or clean the bottom of the hoof with your right hand while holding the hoof cupped in your left hand.

False; this common method of picking up a hind foot is not that safe

A cattle's head held higher than their shoulders is a sign of what?

Fear

When working with which species should a face mask be worn?

Geese

When working with small ruminants mouth, what must always be worn?

Gloves to avoid orf

Which breed is considered a browser not a grazer?

Goat

What are some guardian dog breeds?

Guardian breeds are Akbash, Anatolian shepherd dog, Briards, Great Pyrenees, Komondor, Kuvasz, Maremma, Shar Planinetz, Spitz, and Tibetan Mastiff.

What are the two forms of casting?

Half-hitch and Burley

What should always be worn when working with a swine?

Knee high boots and steal toed boots.

Know what a bowline knot looks like

Like this

Know what a quick release Honda looks like

Like this

Where should the strap of a sheep's halter go?

Must go over the boney part of the nose.

When should an ATV to move cattle?

Never

How do you sort ratities inside?

Plywood or plastic sheets

The instrument used to clean out a horses hoof is called a _______

Pick

How is a 40 lb pig held?

Piglets 10-50 ls should be held by hind legs and their head should drop to the handlers knees with the chest put in between the knees just behind the pigs shoulders.

What to ratities can not been hooded?

Rheas and Emus

Rumping (tipping) is a restraint hold for what species?

Sheep only because they have a well padded butt (NOT GOATS)

What size groups should pigs be moved in?

Smaller groups, about 3-6

If a hog is too strong for a hog snare what is an alternative?

Snubbing ropes

When giving a haltered cow oral medicine in a chute what side should the halter go on, and where should the handler stand?

To administer oral medication to cattle restrained in a chute, its halter is removed if it is wearing one. A handler places his left hip next to the cow's head while bringing his left thigh underneath the right side of its jaw.

How can a farmer move a downed cow that is out in the pasture?

To move short distances, downed cattle can be pulled or rolled onto a skid, such as a detached farm gate that acts as a travois and then pulled by a tractor.

What side should camelids be mostly handled?

They are principally handled from the left side and led from their left side.

What is special about chutes for camelids?

They have straps that go under the camelids chest to prevent kushing

If a bull is expressing broad-side display what should a handler do?

Walk away slowly and in a diagonal direction

How do you get a chicken out of a cage?

To remove a chicken from a cage, the handler should reach in and pin the body down and then turn its head toward the cage door. While keeping the hand on top of the bird, the handler should then slide the other hand underneath the bird to grasp the legs, with the index finger between the legs and the thumb just above the hock on one side, and the other fingers above the hock on the other side.

True or False: A handler should always check if a horse knows it he/she is near and if the horse can see the handler before he/she touches it. Horses get most of their sleep in 15 minute periods while standing. Even gentle horses can kick, rear, or jump into the handler if the horse is startled from sleep or by an unseen handler.

True

True or False: Halter and lead ropes should be kept close to stalled horses because if a fire occurs, horses should be led out of the fire, not turned loose and run out of the fire.

True

True or False: More than 10 years ago, the PEW Charitable Trust Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production and the John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health recommended phasing out sow gestation stall and battery cages for chickens by 2018.

True

What is chukkering

Using a folded loop of rope over the back in front of the pelvis with the ends of the loop around the fetlocks of the flexed hindlegs. Prevents them from being able to rise.

If a cow is separated from the herd for longer than 24 hours, how do you reintegrate them into the herd?

You return them to the herd when you have a diversion such a moving them to a new pasture.

Which is more characteristic of a hinny than a jenny? a. A hinny has shorter ears b. A hinny has more donkey like color in its hair coat c. A hinny is taller and heavier d. A hinny acts more like a horse e. All the above are correct

a. A hinny has shorter ears

Which group is at highest risk of acquiring a zoonosis? a. All children 5 years old and younger b. Black males 20 to 35 years of age c. Latino females 20 to 45 years of age d. Asian males and females 40 to 60 years old e. Italian teenagers

a. All children 5 years old and younger

A bight is a: a. Bend made in a rope b. Frayed section of rope c. Knot at the end of a rope d. Rope tie to another object e. Rope tie to another rope or tie of a rope to itself

a. Bend made in a rope

To catch a nursing foal, first: a. Catch the mare and back her into a solid walled corner of the stall or barn b. Get it to eat carrots out of your hand c. Lead the mare through a gate and shut it before the foal goes through d. Grab the base of its tail, then reach around its neck with the other arm e. Catch the mare, toss a rope over the neck of the foal, and then separate them so they cannot see or hear each other and will calm down

a. Catch the mare and back her into a solid walled corner of the stall or barn

Animals have an uncanny ability to read the smallest human movement and interpret what the body language means. One horse became famous for this. As a result the "observer effect" is also called the: a. Clever Hans effect b. Trigger effect c. Mister Ed effect d. American Pharoah effect e. Smart Bart effect

a. Clever Hans effect

Which as the longest neck and may be able to bite you while you hold it at the middle of both sides of the shell? a. Common snapping turtle b. Western painted turtle c. Eastern box turtle d. Eastern painted turtle e. Nestle turtle

a. Common snapping turtle

Which is reasonably safe? a. Ducking under a tied lead rope to go around a horse b. Tying a horse to a trailer that is hitched to a parked truck. c. Tying a horse to a picnic table d. Tying a horse's reins at a height at least as high as its withers e. Tying a horse to a parked car bumper

a. Ducking under a tied lead rope to go around a horse

The risk of a degloving injury to the tail is greatest if improperly handling: a. Gerbils b. Rats c. Mice d. Chinchillas e. Hamsters

a. Gerbils

What kind of hitch should you use on a cattle chute cleat to quickly and securely tie a halter lead rope? a. Half hitch b. Sheet bend c. Hoolihan d. Surgeon's e. Clove

a. Half hitch

When returning a cat to a cage, it should be placed: a. Head first, close the door against your arm, then let the cat go. b. Rump first, so it will not kick the litter tray out c. In from the top after swinging the cage door down d. In a cat bag, then open the bag and let the cat crawl out e. Under arrest so it has a right to call its lawyer

a. Head first, close the door against your arm, then let the cat go.

The most dangerous domestic animal is generally considered to be the: a. dairy bull b. beer bull c. stallion d. Rottweiler e. Siamese cat

a. dairy bull

When greeting a strange dog, you should: a. Hold out the back of your hand with your fingers curled under for protection to allow the dog to approach and smell your hand. b. Hold out the your hand, palm up, with your fingers extended to convey welcome and allow the dog to approach and smell your hand. c. Speak in a high squeaky tone to convey your happiness in meeting them. d. Display no fear and walk up to the dog with confidence, lean over it, and pick the dog up. e. Never offer food because it would desensitize dogs to you, the handler, as being dominant and would increase the risk you could become bitten.

a. Hold out the back of your hand with your fingers curled under for protection to allow the dog to approach and smell your hand.

Misbehavior by a puppy should never involve: a. Isolation in its crate b. A sharp "no" admonition from the handler c. Being given a command to sit d. Having the handler turn away and briefly withdraw all attention e. A well timed non-injurious tug on its leash

a. Isolation in its crate

A castrated male mule is called a: a. John b. Jack c. Francis d. Hob e. Jeff

a. John

What zoonotic disease can you get from the urine of an infected, but normal appearing dog? a. Leptospirosis b. Campylobacteriosis c. Visceral larva migrans d. Echinococcosis e. Typhoid fever

a. Leptospirosis

Stereotypic behavior is often triggered by extreme confinement in barren environments devoid of mental stimuli. Which is most typical of stereotypic behavior? a. Meaningless repetitive actions not seen in the animal's natural environment b. Dominant aggression c. Low-pitched vocalizing d. Flaccid (rag doll) states of depression e. Faking illness by needless coughing or limping

a. Meaningless repetitive actions not seen in the animal's natural environment

In special instances a venipuncture is done on dogs using a vein on the outside of the hindleg just above its hock. In cats, venipuncture on a hindleg is done on a vein on the inside of the hindleg. The vein above the stifle is called the femoral. The vein used below the stifle is called the: a. Medial saphenous b. Tibial c. Fibular d. Lateral saphenous e. Caudal cephalic

a. Medial saphenous

Pasture gates for horses and cattle should: a. Only swing into the pasture b. Only swing out of the pasture c. Swing either into or out of the pasture d. Be paired so that one side swings into the pasture and the other side swings out of the pasture

a. Only swing into the pasture

Which bird defends itself first with its beak rather than its feet? a. Parrot b. Hawk c. Ostrich d. Owl e. Rhea

a. Parrot

Which best ensures humane handling of animals? a. Performing animal handling in public b. Weight gain by the animals c. The animals having a glossy hair coat d. No physical marks on the animals e. Handlers having taken "Fear Free" seminars

a. Performing animal handling in public

A horse you are leading is walking faster than you and pulling you forward. You should: a. Pull its head to the left and make it circle to the left around you b. Snap downward on the lead rope repeatedly until it slows down c. Yell for help before you are dragged d. Let it loose before you are dragged e. Run in front of it and sternly say "whoa"

a. Pull its head to the left and make it circle to the left around you

Salmonellosis is a dangerous zoonotic disease that can be acquired from all common animals, but the risk is highest with birds and reptiles. Which of the following reptiles is most likely to transmit Salmonella bacteria? a. Red-eared slider turtle b. Bearded dragon lizard c. Ball python d. Desert tortoise e. Veiled chameleon

a. Red-eared slider turtle

The Elizabethan hand grip refers to holding a: a. Small bird with its head immobilized between an index and middle finger b. Lizard with gloves that have lace around the cuff c. Snake by its head with your arm fully stretched out while you scream d. Male lamb in your lap in position for debudding the horns e. Raptor's leash and jesses in the same hand it is perched on

a. Small bird with its head immobilized between an index and middle finger

This is the most common bit used in both English and Australian riding and the most common first bit used on horses trained for Western riding. What is its name? a. Snaffle b. Bar c. Spade d. Chifney e. Leverage

a. Snaffle

Reptiles are usually transported in plastic tubs. Which are also placed in cloth bags first? a. Snakes b. Poisonous snakes but not non-poisonous snakes c. Desert lizards d. Arboreal lizards e. Soft-shelled turtles

a. Snakes

The most common cause for barn fires in the fall is: a. Storing hay with a high moisture content b. Lightning strike c. Arson d. Electric fence chargers e. Storing hay that has a low moisture content

a. Storing hay with a high moisture content

How should a choke collar be proper applied? a. The chain comes out at the bottom of the loop and tightens around the lower part of the neck b. The chain comes out at the top of the loop and tightens around the upper part of the neck

a. The chain comes out at the bottom of the loop and tightens around the lower part of the neck

Pregnant women should not be the family member who cleans litter boxes. What is the reason, although the incidence is low and the potential damage is great? a. Toxoplasmosis and damage to the developing baby b. Inhalation of lead from litter c. The premise is false. There is no reason pregnant women should not clean litter d. Cat scratch disease can be acquired from contaminated litter e. Salmonellosis is often transmitted in cat feces

a. Toxoplasmosis and damage to the developing baby

All institutions that receive federal funding for research must have an Animal Care and Use Committee consisting of at least one veterinarian, one non-scientist, and one person not affiliated with the institution. a. True b. False

a. True

If you have a raptor in your possession that you plan to rehabilitate and release back in the wild but do not have a state and federal license for rehabilitation, you could be convicted of a crime and sentenced to time in jail and assessed a fine. a. True b. False

a. True

Social studies have shown that people who abuse animals are more prone to abuse humans later in life. a. True b. False

a. True

Which would be the most difficult to handle: a. beef heifer b. dairy heifer c. bull d. dairy cow

a. beef heifer

Open-ended muzzles should never be left on an unattended dog due to the risk of: a. inhaling vomit b. biting its tongue c. swallowing its tongue d. a foot getting caught in the muzzle e. the inside of the muzzle being chewed

a. inhaling vomit

Keeping a dog tied on a chain can affect its behavior by: a. making it more aggressive toward humans b. making it more tolerant of children c. making it more submissive toward other dogs d. making is more submissive toward humans but not other dogs. e. teaching it not roam if it escapes from the chain

a. making it more aggressive toward humans

Head collars, such as the "Gentle Leader", are used to: a. shut the dogs mouth and turn its head to gain respect for the handler b. prevent the mouth from opening to inflict a bite c. warn the public of the presence of a vicious dog d. assist overweight dogs to control their appetite e. prevent dogs from chewing on their legs

a. shut the dogs mouth and turn its head to gain respect for the handler

An animal escapes your care and a neighbor who is fearful of the animal breaks her arm running from it. Although the animal never touched the neighbor and no criminal law was violated, you are liable for the injury a. true b. false c. depends on the state you live in d. depends on how the animal escaped e. depends on it the injury costs more than 1,000 in medical fees

a. true

When is the ideal time to put on a bull ring? a. 6 months b. 1-2 years c. 2-4 years d. Never

b. 1-2 years

Which should you never capture first by its tail? a. A corn snake b. A leopard gecko c. A ball python d. A common snapping turtle e. An alligator snapping turtle

b. A leopard gecko

The best personality for an animal handler, particularly veterinarians, is as a: a. Extrovert b. Ambivert c. Dextrovert d. Quasivert e. Levovert

b. Ambivert

When you assist with a cephalic venipuncture on a cat, you restraint the cat's body as simultaneously restrain the foreleg and occlude the cephalic vein. The pressure used to occlude the cephalic vein should be: a. Very firm to ensure the vein is completely collapsed and the vein prior to the pressure is as visible as possible. b. As little as needed for the vein prior to the pressure becomes visibly distended since excess pressure will collapse the arteries to the leg and prevent the vein from filling with blood prior to the compression

b. As little as needed for the vein prior to the pressure becomes visibly distended since excess pressure will collapse the arteries to the leg and prevent the vein from filling with blood prior to the compression

Wire fencing is appropriate for which animals? a. Horses b. Cattle c. Hogs d. Sheep, goats, and alpacas e. All of the above

b. Cattle

Which substrate should never be used for small mammals nor reptiles? a. Kiln-dried pine shavings b. Cedar shavings c. Shredded paper d. Aspen shavings e. Sand

b. Cedar shavings

Which part of a bird's body should be held loosely in restraint holds? a. Legs b. Chest c. Feet d. Neck e. There is no pressure difference necessary in where you hold the bird's body

b. Chest

To deflect possible aggression from an older horse, foals and yearling horses will: a. Kick at them b. Clack (lift their upper lips as if trying to smile) c. Pin its ears back d. Run in a tight circle around the older horse which cannot turn as fast as the foal or yearling e. Bend down on one front leg as if bowing

b. Clack (lift their upper lips as if trying to smile)

What is pinioning? a. A wresting game played by young lizards b. Clipping a bird's flight feathers c. Trimming a bird's beak to prevent peaking injuries to other birds d. A method of determining sex in snakes e. The mating method of degus

b. Clipping a bird's flight feathers

Which of the following is the easiest and safest species to handle? a. Coral snake b. Corn snake c. Iguana lizard d. Gila monster lizard e. Soft-shell turtle

b. Corn snake

Animal handlers should get a tetanus vaccination booster: a. Tetanus vaccinations are permanent, no booster is needed. b. Every 10 years c. Only after puncture wounds d. Tetanus has nothing to do with handling animals e. Vaccinations not important. Tetanus is easily cured with antibiotics

b. Every 10 years

Commercially bred puppies must meet federal socialization standards before they are sold across state lines. a. True b. False

b. False

Other than hamsters, all small mammals live in groups. Being removed from a group is stressful. Therefore, small mammal that has been isolated for several days to monitor for infectious disease should immediately be introduced to a group of the same species after the isolation period ends. a. True b. False

b. False

The front cinch on a saddle or on a winter blanket should be: a. First attached when getting ready, first unattached when finished b. First attached when getting ready, last unattached when finished c. Last attached when getting ready, first unattached when finished d. Last attached when getting ready, last unattached when finished e. First attached when getting a saddle ready to ride; last attached when putting on a winter blanket

b. First attached when getting ready, last unattached when finished

What species is most easily lead instead of herd? a. Cattle b. Goats c. Ratities d. Sheep

b. Goats

Which should always be handled with gauntlets? a. Amazon and other parrots b. Hawks, owls, eagles c. Cranes d. Male turkeys e. Rheas and emus

b. Hawks, owls, eagles

Bathing cats: a. Should never be done due to the high risk of causing pneumonia b. Is easier in a slick bottomed tub or with a wire screen in the bottom c. Is easier with a rubber mat in the bottom of the tub d. Should never be done with the cat in a mesh restraint bag e. Is never necessary since they self clean themselves by licking

b. Is easier in a slick bottomed tub or with a wire screen in the bottom

Which type of pet snake is most likely to strike at your hand? a. Plumber's snake b. Kingsnake c. Ball python d. Corn snake e. Gartner snake

b. Kingsnake

You and your friend are putting a horse in stocks. Which is correct? a. Fasten the back chain or bar first, then back the horse in b. Lead the horse in and fasten the front chain or bar first after you are through the stock c. Back the horse in and then fasten the front chain or bar first d. Stand outside the stock while you pull on the lead rope inside the stocks to lead the horse through and then you and your friend fasten both the front and back chains or bars at the same time e. Fasten the front chain or bar and then lead the horse to the open back part of the stocks. Take the lead rope rope off and tap the horse on the rump with a plastic paddle or a broom to drive it into the stock and then fasten the back chain or bar.

b. Lead the horse in and fasten the front chain or bar first after you are through the stock

Where do most veterinarians believe a chelonian should be administered an intramuscular injection? a. Muscle in the upper aspect of a hind leg b. Muscle in the upper aspect of a front leg c. Hip muscle d. Neck muscle e. None, intramuscular injections are never appropriate for chelonians

b. Muscle in the upper aspect of a front leg

Federal regulations prohibit air travel by: a. All puppies under 3 months of age b. Puppies 8 weeks old or younger or puppies not weaned for at leas 5 days c. Service dogs d. Support dogs e. Puppies of any age raised in Missouri puppy mills

b. Puppies 8 weeks old or younger or puppies not weaned for at leas 5 days

Clam shell nets (like EZ Grabber) work best for aggressive cats when used to: a. Hold a cat still for administering chemical restraint b. Remove one from a cage c. Capture one on the floor d. Block the cat's vision to grasp its neck e. Restrain for a cephalic vein venipuncture

b. Remove one from a cage

What hitch should be used to tie a horse or cow tail? a. Reefer b. Sheet bend c. Bowline on the bight d. Caudal square e. Half hitch

b. Sheet bend

A dog in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel should not be removed from a cage or run without first applying a: a. Choke collar b. Slip leash c. Flat leather collar d. Chest harness e. Prong collar

b. Slip leash

Which restraint tool would be best for the cat and the handler when handling feral (wild) cats? a. Feline muzzle b. Squeeze cage c. Cat bag d. Elizabethan collar e. Capture pole

b. Squeeze cage

To encourage a reluctant horse to allow its front leg to be lifted up you should: a. Push the horse onto the other leg using your shoulder b. Squeeze the suspensory ligament on the lower back part of the leg or the chestnut on the inside of the leg c. Step on the coronary band just about the hoof wall d. Give it a little karate chop on the back of the leg e. Grasp the cannon bone and just pull up real hard

b. Squeeze the suspensory ligament on the lower back part of the leg or the chestnut on the inside of the leg

Which is NOT a sign of a happy, calm horse? a. Cocking a hind foot and dropping the hip on that side b. Swishing its tail rapidly on each hip when no flies are around c. Licking its lips d. Dropping its head and squinting its eyes e. Shaking its whole body suddenly throwing dust off

b. Swishing its tail rapidly on each hip when no flies are around

Why is a ground wire needed in electric fencing? a. To ensure the delivery of a charge (shock) if the ground is wet b. To ensure the delivery of a charge if the ground is dry c. It is not. A charge cannot be delivered if a ground wire is incorporated d. To prevent dogs from receiving a charge when they brush underneath the lowest wire e. To create a charge because the ground wire is essential to complete the electrical loop

b. To ensure the delivery of a charge if the ground is dry

A ferret you are holding bites your finger but does not break your skin. You should: a. Immediately put the ferret down on a table or the floor and let it go to get it to release your finger b. Wait until it releases your finger and then you may release the ferret c. Grab it by the neck and squeeze until it releases your finger d. Quickly pull your finger from its mouth before it clamps down harder e. Always wear leather gloves when handling ferrets

b. Wait until it releases your finger and then you may release the ferret

When would scruffing an aggressive cat be more appropriate than using a towel "burrito"? a. Never b. When the cat has a respiratory problem c. When a back injury is suspected d. When the cat is nursing kittens e. When the cat has a hind leg lameness

b. When the cat has a respiratory problem

Which of the following snake handling situations is it safest for the snake and the handler? a. Within 48 hours of feeding the snake b. Within 48 hours to one week of feeding the snake c. When the eyes are clouded during shedding its skin d. Within 48 hours of feeding time e. When the snake has been immobilized using long

b. Within 48 hours to one week of feeding the snake

Which of the following is the most threatening human body language for prey animals? a. arms lowered and close to your body b. a fixed store at the animal c. a glancing gaze toward to the animal d. casual, rhythmic movements with arms e. an erect posture

b. a fixed store at the animal

Which animals can visually determine distance and speed of another animal most easily and accurately? a. cattle b. dogs c. horses d. sheep e. goats

b. dogs

All dogs innate behavior is the same unless altered by training. All aggression, risk of biting, and probability for causing a human or animal fatality is the result of training. a. true b. false

b. false

Cat restraint bags should be used to restraint cats that have attempted to bite or scratch a handler and is displaying signs of aggression (hissing, striking with claws). a. True b. false

b. false

To assist a veterinarian who plans to administer a chemical restraint to a dog that you have physically restrained with a capture pole, the dog end of the pole should be: a. underneath the dogs neck b. pushed firmly into a corner of the room wall c. held up high enough to left the dog off its front legs d. positioned so the loop is around the dogs neck one front leg e. twisted until the loop pressure causes signs of submission

b. pushed firmly into a corner of the room wall

What is the minimum recommended time to scrub your hands with liquid soap and water after handling animals? a. 10 seconds b. 1 minute c. 20 seconds d. 2 minutes e. Time is not important

c. 20 seconds

if restraining a dog for a cephalic venipuncture and occluding the vein for the phlebotomist, when should you release pressure on the vein? a. Restrain assistants never occlude the vein b. After the procedure is completed and after the needle is withdrawn c. After the procedure is completed but before the needle is withdrawn d. As long as the procedure is completed the timing of releasing vein pressure is unimportant

c. After the procedure is completed but before the needle is withdrawn

The most practical means to determine gender in most small mammals is: a. DNA analysis b. Karyotype c. Ano-genital distance d. Shape of the animal's head d. Length of its tail

c. Ano-genital distance

Which breed of dog is NOT in the Centers for Disease Control list of the 9 breeds most often involved in fatal attacks? a. Rottweilers b. Akitas c. Boxers d. Pit bulls e. Great Danes

c. Boxers

What is the name of the action that cats use when they smear facial pheromone on humans they feel they possess? a. Kissing b. Branding c. Bunting d. Cheeking c. Brushing

c. Bunting

Flight zone pressure on a dominant herd member will result in it moving toward the ________ of the herd. a. Front b. Back c. Center

c. Center

If you are cleaning the rear hoof of a horse that begins to struggle and tries to take the foot away. You should: a. Let it go and jump quickly to the side b. Yell at it and pinch its hock c. Hang onto the leg while the handler at the horse's head distracts the horse d. Twist the foot for the twitch effect e. Let it go and jump quickly to the side

c. Hang onto the leg while the handler at the horse's head distracts the horse

The preferred head restraint for a donkey is: a. An ear twitch b. Nose (lip) twitch c. Head lock hold d. A stock with a metal head-catch e. A halter with a chain shank that runs across the donkey's gums over the upper incisor teeth

c. Head lock hold

To assist someone trying to do a jugular vein venipuncture on a cat in sternal (breastbone) recumbency, you must hold the head and: a. Lay the cat on its side and hold its upper hindleg b. Hold the legs flat on the table top c. Hold both forelegs off the table's edge with a finger between the legs d. Squeeze a foreleg above the elbow e. Lay the cat on its side and hold its lower hindleg

c. Hold both forelegs off the table's edge with a finger between the legs

When typically leading a horse with an 8 ft. lead rope, you should hold the excess lead rope folded in your left hand. Never wrap the lead around your hand or hold it as a coil. Your right hand should be where? a. Holding the lead snap just below the halter b. Holding the cheek piece of the halter c. Holding the lead rope 1 to 2 feet away from the halter d. Holding the lead rope 5 to 6 feet from the halter d. The right hand can hold anywhere on the lead rope and provide the same control over the horse.

c. Holding the lead rope 1 to 2 feet away from the halter

What is wrong with a horse who is laying on its side in the pen? a. Its back itches b. It is cribbing c. It is cast and could develop colic and die d. Nothing, that is how horses sleep e. It should have a halter on since it is in a stall

c. It is cast and could develop colic and die

What does it mean if a mule has two "bells" shaved around the tail? a. It is being treated for pinworms b. It has no training, a "shavetail" c. It is trained for packing and pulling d. It is a jenny e. It is two years old

c. It is trained for packing and pulling

Which bird should be quieter in a bright room rather than a darkened room? a. Canary b. Hawk c. Owl d. Parrot e. Emu

c. Owl

Your friend has a tame and socialized cockatiel that she wants you to take care of why she goes on a weekend vacation. How should you acquaint yourself with the cockatiel? a. Reach in the cage and grasp it with an Elizabethian hold. b. Present your index finger below the perch for the bird to step down on c. Present your index finger above the perch for the bird to step up onto d. Wrap a dry wash cloth around its wings and body e. Avoid scaring it with your hands and using a food treat try to have it step from its perch onto your shoulder

c. Present your index finger above the perch for the bird to step up onto

Which is NOT a distraction technique for restraining cats? a. Blowing on its nose b. Tapping on its head c. Pushing its tail up and over its back d. Scratching its ears e. Rubbing its foot pads with a finger

c. Pushing its tail up and over its back

Which is the LEAST advisable method of returning a rabbit to a cage? a. Facing the rabbit toward the left cage wall b. Facing the rabbit toward the right cage wall c. Putting its head in first d. Putting its rump in first e. Does not make any difference if you are not

c. Putting its head in first

You are leading a horse that becomes excited and rears. You should: a. Move close to it and snap down sharply on the lead rope b. Grab the lead rope with both hands and pull down hard c. Remain calm, move away, and hold the end of the lead rope to prevent escape or the horse falling over backward d. Let the horse go and grab the lead rope again after the horse stops rearing e. Scream and shout so it will stop and stare at you

c. Remain calm, move away, and hold the end of the lead rope to prevent escape or the horse falling over backward

Which animal has a patagium? a. Degu b. African pygmy hedgehog c. Sugar glider d. Chinchilla e. Rabbit

c. Sugar glider

Which of these is least common: a. Dehorning b. Debeaking c. Tail docking

c. Tail docking

When administering liquid medications to dogs: a. the dogs mouth should be held open and the liquid squirted over the hump of the tongue b. The medication should be frozen in ice trays and given as pills c. The dogs mouth should be held closed and the medication squirted slowly into a corner of the mouth d. The dogs mouth should be held open and the liquid dripped on the tip of the tongue e. The dog's mouth should held closed and the liquid squirted between the lips just below the nose.

c. The dogs mouth should be held closed and the medication squirted slowly into a corner of the mouth

You decide to tie a horse to a tie ring 6 ft above the ground screwed into a 6 inch diameter tying post anchored 3 feet in the ground. The horse has a rope halter make of polyester fibers. The lead is laid cotton with a metal snap. After you complete the quick release hitch, the horse panics and rears back breaking free. What is going to break from the force? a. The cotton lead b. The rope halter c. The metal snap on the lead d. The tie ring e. The post

c. The metal snap on the lead

Using a cat bag or heavy towel, what part of the cat's body is secured first? a. The hind legs b. The abdomen c. The neck d. The front legs e. The tail

c. The neck

Although useful in a small number of situations, which is the least desirable means of restraining the majority of aggressive cats: a. Cat bag b. Towel c. Tongs d. Squeeze cage e. Capture net

c. Tongs

Which is the most effective means of inhibiting bites by puppies? a. Biting the pup's ear immediately after it bites you b. Weaning before 5 weeks when puppy wrestling begins c. Weaning after 8 weeks of age so the mother has time to teach bite inhibition d. Tapping the puppy on the nose with newspaper e. Staring the puppy in the eye and saying "no" sternly 5 times

c. Weaning after 8 weeks of age so the mother has time to teach bite inhibition

The best fencing for goats is: a. 6 strands of barbed wire b. 3 board, pressure treated wood c. Woven wire with 4 inch, or less, squares d. 3 board, white vinyl e. 6 strands of high tensile wire

c. Woven wire with 4 inch, or less, squares

A dominant aggressive dog is more likely to attack you if: a. a cold wind is blowing b. it is a female c. there are one or more other dogs with it d. you stand still and command it to "sit" e. you do not stare at it

c. there are one or more dogs other dogs with it

In general, which part of an animals body should you touch first to begin to familiarize yourself to it? a. nose b. ear c. top of the shoulders or lower neck d. belly e. lower part of jaw

c. top of the shoulders or lower neck

Wire dog crates without a cover are best for: a. teaching puppies to seek a crate for rest b. air travel c. ventilation and visibility d. travel in truck beds e. transport of multiple dogs in one crate

c. ventilation and visibility

A dog will always be difficult to handle it if: a. has a choke chain used on it b. is a staffordshire terrier c. was not gently socialized with a variety o people prior to 3 months of age d. was neutered prior to 3 months of age e. ever had a muzzle put on it

c. was not gentle socialized with a variety of people prior to 3 months of age

A 4 ft python should be picked up: a. After handling dead mice b. When shedding skin clouds its eyes c. Only by its tail d. And then allow it to wrap around your arm for security e. When it is distracted by a dog in the same room

d. And then allow it to wrap around your arm for security

Which should you NOT do just before handling a boa constrictor? a. Handle another boa constrictor b. Allow its head to come out of the transport bag c. Touch any part of the body other than just behind the head d. Clean the holding cage for mice e. Wash your hands in strawberry-scented soap

d. Clean the holding cage for mice

What should you do if a horse tries to nip you? a. Nothing, horses do not bite b. Tell it firmly that if it does it again, it will really be in trouble c. Tie it up and go get a newspaper to roll up and then hit the horse with it once on the nose while you tell it "bad horse" d. Do not move and "accidentally" bump it once with an elbow or hand to startle it within 3 seconds and then leave it alone until it tries again. e. Yell "ouch" (or the pain phrase of your choice) and jump at least 2 feet away from the horse

d. Do not move and "accidentally" bump it once with an elbow or hand to startle it within 3 seconds and then leave it alone until it tries again.

What species has the highest number of chromosomes which permits the most rapid selective breeding? a. Horses b. Cats c. Swine d. Dogs e. Cattle

d. Dogs

Which is NOT one of the 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare? a. Freedom from hunger and thirst b. Freedom from discomfort c. Freedom to express normal behavior d. Freedom from confinement in a cage or stall e. Freedom from fear and distress

d. Freedom from confinement in a cage or stall

Which small mammal uses squealing as a primary means of defense? a. Ferrets b. Gerbils c. Hamsters d. Guinea pigs e. Rats

d. Guinea pigs

When herding a group of horses, cattle, sheep, or swine in a pen which should you not wear? a. Exposed tattoos b. Leather boots c. Clothing with red coloring d. Hooded sweater or loose long hair e. A wide-brimmed hat

d. Hooded sweater or loose long hair

When may it be a good idea to feed carrots, apples, or grain in a bucket to a horse as a reward? a. Anytime, because it facilitates partnering (bonding) with the horse b. Only after they have acted good when tied, led, ridden, or loaded c. When they have colic to settle their digestive tract d. If necessary to catch an escaped horse e. Never, no exceptions

d. If necessary to catch an escaped horse

Cat Scratch Disease: a. Requires a scratch from a cat's front claws that causes bleeding b. Only affects people with impaired immune systems c. Is misnamed because it requires a bite from a cat to be transmitted d. Is transmitted primarily by healthy appearing and acting kittens e. Causes a transient fever but nothing else

d. Is transmitted primarily by healthy appearing and acting kittens

The most appropriate approach to a fearful dog is to: a. Walk directly to the dog, bend over, and extend hand palm up fingers extended for dog to smell b. Walk slowly to the dog without looking at its eyes, bend over and pat it lightly on its head c. Use your high pitched happy voice, bend over and pick the dog up and then pet it gently on the top of its neck d. Kneel, talk quietly in normal to low tone, and if approached slowly extend hand palm down with fingers loosely curled. e. Trap it in a corner of the room and then scoop it up in a box.

d. Kneel, talk quietly in normal to low tone, and if approached slowly extend hand palm down with fingers loosely curled.

Although it is useful in appropriate circumstances, which form of restraint should be the last choice for dogs. a. Standing b. Sitting c. Sternal recumbency d. Lateral recumbency

d. Lateral recumbency

Which of these restraints is dangerous to use on a horse without chemical restraint (sedation)? a. Hackamore b. Cradle c. Cribbing collar d. McPherson mouth speculum e. Mecate

d. McPherson mouth speculum

Whenever extending a cat's forelegs downward for jugular venipuncture or the hindlegs backward in a scruff hold, you should: a. Wear leather gloves b. Grasp the legs as if they were a baseball bat handle c. Rub rosin on your hand to prevent slippage d. Position a forefinger between the legs e. Wrap a small soft cloth around the legs

d. Position a forefinger between the legs

What does an invisible fence NOT do? a. Inhibit a dog with a receiver collar from leaving designated property b. Create a risk of excessive shock and aversive behavior c. Reduce the typical expense of outdoor containment d. Provide protection against roaming dogs e. Requires burying perimeter wire only a few inches deep

d. Provide protection against roaming dogs

The vision of horses and cattle is better than humans in which respect? a. Speed of adaptation to change in light intensity b. Depth perception c. Range of identifiable colors d. Range of horizontal vision and detection of motion e. All of the above

d. Range of horizontal vision and detection of motion

You just had a local construction company build a small barn with 3 horses stalls in it. Before you bring your horses into the barn stalls what should you do? a. Lubricate all the stall doors b. Flood the stall floors to test the drainage c. Measure the distance from the stalls to the hay storage area to prepare for possible barn fire evacuations d. Sweep the entire grounds with a magnet to find and remove any stray nails e. Building contractors must meet federal building standards. You do not have to do anything.

d. Sweep the entire grounds with a magnet to find and remove any stray nails

A tie-down is properly attached when it goes from: a. The back cinch to the front cinch b. The front strings on the saddle around the coiled rope to the horn c. The two back saddle strings around a bedroll to tie to each other d. The front cinch through the breast collar ring to the noseband e. The front cinch to the noseband

d. The front cinch through the breast collar ring to the noseband

The risk of infection is greater from a human bite to a human than a dog bite. What about the risk of infection from a cat bite? a. The risk of infection from a cat bite is the same as from a dog bite b. Infections from a cat bite are less than from a dog bite c. Infection from a cat bite is one and a half times that from a dog bite d. The risk of infection from a cat bite is about 5 times greater than from a dog bite e. Queen bites have a lower incidence of infection than dog bites while tomcat bites are twice as likely to cause infection

d. The risk of infection from a cat bite is about 5 times greater than from a dog bite

Which statement about chinchillas is false? a. Chinchillas will try to urinate on handlers as a means of defense b. They can endure cold dry weather due to their dense hair coat c. They have been used as a research model for human ear disease d. They avoid being held and should always be restrained by holding just their hair coat. e. It is normal to see chinchillas eating their own feces

d. They avoid being held and should always be restrained by holding just their hair coat.

Which is true concerning domestic cats? a. They lose their desire to paw furniture after being declawed b. They do not have a critical socialization period like that of dogs c. They prefer to sleep at floor level in wire crates d. They prefer to sleep 16-18 hours per day. e. They have to be trained to kill mice and birds

d. They prefer to sleep 16-18 hours per day.

Which attire is INappropriate to wear when working with cattle or horses? a. non-lace up boots that go halfway up the calf of you leg b. long hair pulled back and tied in a bun c. a close fitting jean jacket d. a loose copper chain bracelet to alleviate arthritis symptoms e. a leather vest without buttons

d. a loose copper chain bracelet to alleviate arthritis symptoms

Moving a large dog that cannot walk and has no evidence of possible back injury a long distance is best done by two people using a: a. canvas stretcher on an aluminum frame b. person to lift and carry the chest and another to lift and carry the pelvis c. crib mattress d. blanket e. 3 X 5ft, 1 inch thick pine panel

d. blanket

Which muzzle allows a dog to drink with it on? a. open end. leather b. open end, cloth c. guaze d. closed end, plastic e. none allow drinking

d. closed end, plastic

Interiors of horse stalls and barns should have: a. Ceilings at least 9 ft high b. Stall doors that are at least 4 ft wide, 7 ft high, and slide open c. 4 ft high kick panels d. No objects that lie in or protrude into the aisle e. All of the above

e. All of the above

What should be done prior to removing a young untrained cockatoo from a cage? a. Close room windows and doors b. Turn off fans and block exhaust vents c. Remove cage bowls and perches d. Put covers in or on sink and floor drains e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Which is a sign of a disrespectful horse? a. Nipping a handler b. Pressing the handler against a wall c. Rubbing its head against the handler d. Dragging a handler when being led e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Which of the following are not acceptable when handling a horse: a. Barbed wire fencing for the pasture b. Wearing hooded garments when working with a horse or cattle c. Leaving a halter on a horse in a pasture d. Using metal T posts for fences e. All of the above

e. All of the above.

Which is the least desirable twitch that can injure a horse and/or make it dangerous to handle in the future and should be avoided? a. Bare hand nose twitch b. Skin twitch c. Long-handled rope twitch d. A rope and short stick twitch e. An ear twitch

e. An ear twitch

A handler who has been exposed to flu and is being to feel ill should not handle: a. Mice b. Rats c. Guinea pigs d. Corn snakes e. Ferrets

e. Ferrets

Which small mammal is most likely to have seizures (convulsions) when stressed by handling? a. Guinea pigs b.Mice c. Rats d. Rabbits e. Gerbils

e. Gerbils

In the horse, nearly all injectable drugs and vaccines that are not administered intravenously are given: a. In the hip muscles b. Under the skin of the withers c. In the upper muscles of the shoulder d. Under the skin in the neck e. In the muscles of the lower aspect of the neck

e. In the muscles of the lower aspect of the neck

When using a tube for snake restraint, you should hold with one hand the: a. Tube b. Snake's body c. Snake's head and the top of the tube d. Tube and end cork e. Junction of the end of the tube and the snake's body

e. Junction of the end of the tube and the snake's body

What training method is the safest and most effective for horses other large livestock? a. Clicker training b. Edible treat rewards c. Pressure point massages d. Verbal praises e. Negative reinforcements

e. Negative reinforcements

Vinegar (acetic acid) and bleach are good cleansers and antibacterials. When should they be mixed to sanitize a kennel? a. After a parvovirus outbreak b. When whipworms have been detected c. If distemper has been diagnosed d. When odor of infected urine is present e. Never

e. Never

Which training tool is inhumane? a. Spurs b. Choke collars c. Head collar d. All are inhumane e. None are inhumane if used properly

e. None are inhumane if used properly

Chain link (cyclone) fencing is safe and effective for: a. Foals b. Calves c. Dairy Goats d. Stallions e. None of the above

e. None of the above

Which hitch is the most recommended when tying a horse with bridle reins? a. Quick release b. Highwayman's c. Bowline d. Picket line e. None of the above

e. None of the above

When releasing a horse into a pasture, you should: a. Take the halter off and shoo the horse away so you can close the gate b. Take the lead rope off and then unfasten the halter c. Face the horse away from the gate and then take the halter off d. Take the lead rope off and wait for the horse to slowly walk away e. Put the lead rope around the neck, take the halter off, then take the lead rope off and walk away before the horse moves

e. Put the lead rope around the neck, take the halter off, then take the lead rope off and walk away before the horse moves

Why is there much more concern about where a subcutaneous vaccination is given in cats compared to dogs? a. The protection created by vaccination varies with the location of the vaccination in cats b. Subcutaneous vaccinations near the shoulder routinely cause abscesses in cats c. The skin of cats is so loose that subcutaneous vaccines cannot be absorbed adequately d. It is very difficult to make a subcutaneous injection in cats without hitting a blood vessel e. Some vaccines are believed to induce subcutaneous tumors (cancer)

e. Some vaccines are believed to induce subcutaneous tumors (cancer)

A parrot you are allowing to perch on your hand tries to bite your arm. What should your reaction be? a. Yell, to startle it. b. Grab it with the other hand around its chest and shake it c. Thump it on its head with the middle finger of your other hand d. Admonish it quietly in a low voice by saying "no, bad" repeatedly e. Suddenly drop the hand it is perched on about 6 inches

e. Suddenly drop the hand it is perched on about 6 inches

In the U.S., which species has the highest rate of lameness due to resting surface pressure on joints? a. Horses b. Cattle c. Sheep d. Goats e. Swine

e. Swine

The first tie when using a gauze muzzle on a dog should be a: a. double overhand tie beneath the muzzle b. square knot on top of the muzzle c. clove hitch on top of the muzzle d. reefer knot beneath the muzzle e. double overhand tie on top of the muzzle

e. double overhand tie on top of the muzzle

The flehmen or gape response involves which organ? a. kidney b. ear c. heart d. eye e. vomeronasal

e. vomeronasal