ALAT ch27
How long is the gestation period in goats?
143-154 days
Which is NOT an acceptable method for restraining sheep?
Grasp the wool, pull over to corner
Which of the following accurately describes sheep behavior?
Sheep dislike changes in light intensity
Which of the following is a breed of dairy cattle?
Jersey
The process of removing the horns of a young goat (less than one month old) is called:
debudding
In the fall, estrus in female sheep is stimulated by
decreasing daylight
Cattle have a wide field of vision, but still have a blind spot:
directly behind them
Both male and female goats have scent glands.
false
When alarmed, goats tend to
scatter away from each other
What is the primary source for enrichment for sheep?
social interaction
Signs of pain or distress in goats are the same as in sheep, except that goats
tend to vocalize more than sheep
During estrus, female goats:
twitch their tails and bleat.
What is the average lifespan of a goat?
10 to 15 years
How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have?
4
What is the length of the gestation period in cattle?
9 months
What type of goat requires the most caution when handling?
A mature buck in breeding season
What is the scientific name for cattle?
Bos Taurus
What are male and female cattle called?
Bulls and cows
What are female goats called?
Does or nannies
How often should sheep and goats have their hooves trimmed?
Every 3 months
What is a group of sheep called?
Flock
What is one difference between goat and sheep husbandry?
Goats require stronger and taller fencing.
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 is the scientific name of the domestic sheep?
Ovis aries
What are male and female sheep called?
Ram and ewe
What is "cud chewing"?
Re-chewing of rumen contents
Which of the following would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle?
Rubbing up against a pole or fence
Why are sheep, goats and cattle called ruminants?
The first compartment of their stomach is called the 'rumen'.
Which of the following is FALSE about goat behavior?
They tend to be aggressive to each other and not very social
Which of the following is NOT true about goat behavior?
They tend to be aggressive to each other and not very social
What is a device to restrain groups of cattle?
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?
When assisting a ewe during lambing
What is the term for a neutered male sheep?
wether
