ALAT 27: RUMINANTS

How many days does a cow's 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.

The process of removing the horns of a young goat (less than one month old) is called:

debudding

Which is NOT a common identification method for goats?

tail tattoo

Mature bucks may show aggression, especially if:

there is a female in heat in the area

How much pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100 kg body weight?

2-3 kg

How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have?

4

When working with cattle, what does the term flanking mean?

Casting a calf to the ground

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 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

In which of the following situations should a technician wear an N95-type respirator to prevent exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever?

When assisting a ewe during lambing

Which is a breed of dairy cattle?

jersey

What is the term for a neutered male sheep?

wether