LAC quiz questions
True or False: When casting a cow with the squeeze method we use the bowline knot.
True
True or False: When restraining a foal, you should not grab under the abdomen because it could result in bladder rupture.
True
True or False? You can safely restrain a llama or alpaca by sitting on it when it is in the kush position
True
True or false: Closed castrations are typically bloodless
True
True or False: You notice one cow jumping on top of another cow. This means the cow doing the jumping is in heat.
False
True or False? A filly is a female horse after 4 years of age.
False
True or False? Camelids have four compartments to their stomach just like sheep and goats.
False
True or False? Routine floating is recommended in camelid species, similar to equine.
False
True or False? The reproductive hormone Progesterone is secreted by the follicle and causes signs of estrus.
False
True or False? Estrus of a sheep lasts approximately 17 days.
False - ESTRUS is 24-36 hours (the time they're in heat) vs ESTROUS cycle is ~17 days for sheep.
True or False? Pigs are monogastric herbivores.
False - they are omnivores
Which organ is most similar to the glandular stomach in a bird? Proventriculus Crop Gizzard Abomasum
Proventriculus
True or False? Equine teeth are hypsodont - meaning they do not have a complete enamel covering and will continue to erupt throughout the horse's life
True
True or False? Failure of passive transfer is a common cause of disease and mortality in ruminant neonates.
True
True or False? Goat kids should be dehorned (disbudded) by the first or second week of life due to the unique way their horns grow.
True
True or False? Horses are herbivore monogastric hind-gut fermenters.
True
True or False? Horses are hind-gut fermenters.
True
True or False? Mohair comes from the Angora goat.
True
True or False? Sheep are grazers and Goats are browsers
True
Which teeth are the camelid fighting teeth? Upper and lower incisors Upper third incisor and all canines Upper and lower canines Canines and first premolars
Upper third incisor and all canines
Match the best chain/lead restraint with the appropriate action Keep horse still for short procedure, can pinch or irritate area if done incorrectly or kept on for long period For horse to pay attention and/or slow down To act as a bit for horse Keep horse's head up 1. Chain over the nose 2. Under the chin 3. Through the mouth 4. Over the upper gums
__4__ Keep horse still for short procedure, can pinch or irritate area if done incorrectly or kept on for long period __1__ For horse to pay attention and/or slow down __3__ To act as a bit for horse __2__ Keep horse's head up
True or False: A Percheron is an example of a warmblooded breed.
False
Which part of the beef industry is responsible for influencing the genetics of the line? Cow/Calf Stocker Feedlots Seed Stock
Seedstock
All of the following are reasons to wrap a horse's tail, EXCEPT: Artificial insemination Pregnancy Diagnosis Constipation Parturition
consitpation
True or False: A drenching gun is ideal for delivering a gallon of electrolytes to a cow
False
The best time to breed a cow is: Every other day while in heat When she is showing signs of standing heat 12 hours after signs of standing heat The last 24-48 hours of her heat
12 hours after signs of standing heat
How much colostrum should a cria consume in the first 24 hours of life? 10-20% bodyweight 1 gallon 5% bodyweight They do not need colostrum, milk replacer is adequate
10-20% bodyweight
Which is the correct dental formula for an adult cow? I 0/3, C 0/1, P 3/3, M 3/3 = 32 2 ( I 0/3, C 0/1, P 3/3) = 32 2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3, M 3/3) = 40 2(I 0/3, C 0/1, P 3/3, M 3/3) = 32
2(I 0/3, C 0/1, P 3/3, M 3/3) = 32
True or False: On a dairy farm, a heifer is considered a dry cow before she gives birth to her first calf.
False
The typical gestation of a sow is: 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days 3 months 5 months 9 months
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
A 100 lb dairy calf typically requires how much colostrum in the first 12 hours of life? It does not need colostrum, it gets antibodies through the placenta 4 liters 5-10% of it's body weight 1-2 Liters
4 Liters
The typical gestation length of the goat is: 3 months 3 weeks 3 days 9 months 5 months 3 months
5 months
horse has a full, adult mouth of adult teeth at what age? 7 years 5 years 3 years 9-10 years
5 years
Match the terms Doe Kidding Ram Wether Ewe Lambing 1. Adult female sheep 2. Castrated sheep or goat 3. Intact male sheep 4. Act of parturition in sheep 5. Act of parturition in goats 6. Adult female goat
6 Doe 5 Kidding 3 Ram 2 Wether 1 Ewe 4 Lambing
What is a complication of dehorning an older calf/cow? All are complications More bleeding Greater risk of infection The frontal sinus communicates into the horn
All are complications
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of improper umbilical care? Joint Ill Omphalitis Umbilical Hernia Septicemia All are possible complications
All are possible complications
Grade A milk must have no detectable Somatic cells Milk fat Antibiotics Bacteria pre-pasteurization
Anitbiotics
Regarding approaching the equine patient, all of the following are true, EXCEPT: Always attend to the horse's head Approach at a 45-degree angle to the shoulder Approach the horse from the left side Approach the horse from directly in front
Approach the horse from directly in front
When working around a horse's hind end, it is safest to be As close as possible and to the side of the hindquarter Directly behind the horse holding the tail An arm's length away from the hind end You never work around a horse's hind end
As close as possible and to the side of the hindquarter
What is a benefit for camelid red blood cells to swell to 240% of their normal size without lysing? Better to prevent anemia Better for transporting oxygen Better to help with hydration Better for fighting off disease
Better to help with hydration
What is not a reason to lift a horse's leg? Use of hoof testers Bandaging the leg Discourages kicking and moving Cleaning the foot
Bandaging the leg
What does CMT stand for? Choice Mammary Testing Culturing Mammary Tissue California Mammary Test California Mastitis Test
California Mastitis Test
What is the correct term for a neonatal llama or alpaca? Lamb Calf Cria Foal
Cria
Sheep and goats have no maxillary incisors. What is this area called?
Dental pad
During what phase of the reproductive cycle does OVULATION most likely occur? Diestrus Anestrus Proestrus Estrus
Estrus
How often is it generally recommended to trim the hooves of goats? Every 2-3 months Goats do not need their hooves trims Annually Every 2 weeks
Every 2-3 months
Which wrap is used while exercising the horse to support the fetlock joint? Shipping bandage Standing bandage Exercise bandage Show bandage
Excercise bandage
You see a cow having a dystocia. On palpation you can tell the calf is still alive. Which is not an option to help her deliver the calf? Mutation via traction C-section Fetotomy
Fetotomy
The most common kind of dairy housing is a(n) Pasture Feedlot Tie Stall Free Stall
Free stall
The term for a castrated male camelid is: Stud Wether Gelding Buck
Gelding
The fiber contained from __________ is called mohair Sheep Goats Llamas Alpacas
Goats
A client is planning on starting a cow-calf operation and his goal is to produce as many calves as possible a year. He is worried as he needs cows that can handle having calves in adverse conditions. Which breed would you recommend? Herefords Angus Charolais Belties
Herefords
Which bovine breed has the highest milk production is: Milking shorthorn Guernsey Jersey Angus Holstein
Holstein
During which of the milk processing steps are the fat globules broken down, thereby preventing creaming? Milking procedure Pasteurization Fortification Homogenization
Homogenization
The majority of metabolic diseases in a dairy cow occur: During the dry period In Phase 3 In the first 10 - 12 weeks of lactation Just before freshening
In the first 10 - 12 weeks of lactation
Which bovine breed has the highest percentage of milk fat? Angus Jersey Holstein Guernsey
Jersey
Which is a benefit to the burley harness over the bowline? Less likely to damage genitalia and udder Animal can be placed on the right or left Takes fewer people to use Requires a knot
Less likely to damage genitalia and udder
Classic equine colic signs include: Nasal discharge, low grade fever The horses rocking back on their heels No appetite, increased heart rate, agitation Low grade fever, weakness
No appetite, increased heart rate, agitation
When HALTERING a horse, what is the first step? Pass the crown strap behind the ears Fasten the buckle Wrap the lead rope around your hand Nose through the nose band
Nose through the nose band
The majority of metabolic diseases in a dairy cow occurs in: The dry period Phase 3 Phase 1 Just prior to freshening
Phase 1
All of the following are examples of permanent identification in cattle, EXCEPT: Plastic barn tag Metal state tag RFID tag Hot brand
Plastic barn tag
Compartment 1 (C1) of the camelid stomach is most similar to what ruminant compartment? Abomasum Rumen Omasum Reticulum
Rumen
All of the following are examples of equine leg bandages, EXCEPT: Shipping bandage Exercise bandage Sleeping bandage Stable bandage
Sleeping bandage
Which is NOT one of the 6 nutrients? Water Proteins Lipids Sugars
Sugars
Which form of restraint can be used to move a cow side to side? Tail Twist Tail Jack Tail Tie One-handed Squeeze
Tail twist
Withdrawal time is: The time it takes for a drug to be removed from the animal's system The time between when a drug is given and the animals can undergo parturition The time after a dairy calf is born before it can be taken from its mother The time after parturition that a calf is allowed to have milk replacer
The time it takes for a drug to be removed from the animal's system
What is unique about camelid ovulation? They only ovulate in the Spring They ovulate 18 hours after estrus They ovulate 35-45 hours after the start of estrus They are induced ovulators
They are induced ovulators
Why don't you twitch or do invasive procedures when an animal is on cross ties? They are more likely to kick on cross ties than when they are held They may react and potentially hurt themselves or you (ex: flip over) It doesn't keep their head still enough They may get scared and run you over
They may react and potentially hurt themselves or you (ex: flip over)
All are examples of legumes except for: Clover Alfalfa Birds Foot Treefoil Timothy
Timothy
What is aberrant male syndrome in llamas? When a llama attacks a human for getting too close to its food When a male llama gets agitated and starts to aggressively spit When a llama views humans who hand raised it as another llama and gets aggressive toward them When male's get into a frenzy at breeding time
When a llama views humans who hand raised it as another llama and gets aggressive toward them
True or False:
When applying the bovine halter, the tear drop should be down and on the right
Match the terms: Reticulum Abomasum Omasum Rumen 1. The "true" stomach with acid for digestion 2. Largest compartment where fermentation occurs 3. Removes excess water from ingesta 4. Responsible for regurgitation
_4__Reticulum __1__Abomasum __3__Omasum __2__Rumen
Match the bandage to its purpose Prevent or reduce edema Support fetlock and protect tendons and ligaments during movement Prevent trauma to limbs, coronary band, down to bulbs of the heel 1. Exercise wrap 2. Standing or stable wrap 3. Shipping wrap
__2__Prevent or reduce edema __1__Support fetlock and protect tendons and ligaments during movement __3__Prevent trauma to limbs, coronary band, down to bulbs of the heel
Match the Stage of Parturition Expulsion of the placenta Expulsion of the fetus Restless, abdominal contractions, preparatory 1. Stage 1 2. Stage 2 3. Stage 3
__3__ Expulsion of the placenta __2__ Expulsion of the fetus __1__ Restless, abdominal contractions, preparatory
Match the terms with their definition Freshening Calf Heifer Cow 1. Mature female that has given birth 2. Neonatal bovine 3. Immature female 4. The act of parturition
__4__ Freshening __2__ Calf __3__Heifer __1__Cow
The dorset sheep breed is unique in that it will: breed out of season be naturally polled resistant to parasites have 4-6 lambs
breed out of it season
True or False? A llama has a long banana like nose and short pointy ears.
False
True or False? Absorption is the preparation of food in the digestive tract, where nutrients are broken down into component parts.
False
True or False? An newborn male bovine is referred to as a steered calf.
False
True or False? Camelids have hooves similar to small ruminants and need to be trimmed every 2-3 months.
False
True or False? In the cow, "hooks" refer to the ischiatic tuberosity of the ischium and the "pins" refer to the tuber coxae of the ilium pelvic bones.
False
History and clinical signs for this disease may include recently being turned out on fresh spring grass, reluctance to walk or stand, and increased digital pulses. colic laminitis (founder) navicular hoof abcess
laminitis (founder)
True or False? The average length of the bovine estrus is 21 days.
False
True or False? Metabolic diseases of dairy cows are most likely to occur in Phase 4 of the lactation cycle, when cows reach peak production.
False
True or False? Sheep are grazers and Goats are browsers.
True
True or False? Signs that a sow is ready/receptive for breeding are erect ears and lordosis of her back.
True
True or False? Sheep and goats are body condition scored similar to beef cattle, using a scoring range of 1-9.
False
True or False? The goal of livestock production is to be efficient - the highest and safest quality produced at the highest cost.
False
True or False: The interdental space is the soft spot where the upper incisors usually would be
False
True or False: When elevating a horse's foot, both you and the horse are facing the same direction
False