Cattle Breeds

Question 1

Cattle walk on digits __ and __

Answer 1

3 and 4

Question 2

This beef breed originated in scotland and is almost always black. They are naturally polled.

Answer 2

Angus

Question 3

This beef breed originated in Italy. It has a high heat tolerance and gentle disposition, and is known as the tallest beef breed.

Answer 3

Chianina

Question 4

This breed of cattle originated in England and is considered dual purpose.

Answer 4

Shorthorn

Question 5

This breed of cattle originated in the Netherlands. It is number one in milk production and is the most commonly used. It is also the largest dairy breed.

Answer 5

Holstein

Question 6

This breed of cattle is known for it high dairy fat % and is the smallest breed of dairy cows.

Answer 6

Jersey

Question 7

This is the second most common and highest producing dairy breed.

Answer 7

Brown Swiss

Question 8

Tail restraint used to temporarily disable the cow. The tail is pulled upwards towards the back and along the midline

Answer 8

Tail Jack

Question 9

Using hobbles or rope to tie chute

Answer 9

Leg Restraint

Question 10

Applying pressure to sensitive parts to bring cattle into recumbency. **Always right lat to monitor bloat

Answer 10

Casting

Question 11

Restraining calves using this method is called ____

Answer 11

Flanking

Question 12

2 common sites for venipuncture in cattle are ___

Answer 12

Coccygeal and Jugular Vein

Question 13

To obtain a urine sample from cattle you should __ cows and ___ bulls

Answer 13

**Stimulate perineal area on female cows by lightly stroking the area at base of vulva
**Shake the prepuce of

Question 14

This is a ___, used to ___

Answer 14

Drenching /Drenching syringe - Used to administer liquid medication orally

Question 15

Two methods of rumen fluid collection are ___ and ___

Answer 15

**Orogastric (ororumen) route—tube
**Rumenocentesis—clip and prep area caudal to xiphoid left of ventral midline

Question 16

Rumen fluid that is green color, odor from fermentation, mix of protozoal microbes, pH 6.5-7.5 is considered ___

Answer 16

Normal

Question 17

A frick speculum is used to ___

Answer 17

hold open the mouth for rumen intubation

Question 18

The most common method of rumen intubation is ___. Is is used for colleting rumen fluid for sampling/diagnosis, treat bloat, deliver fluids

Answer 18

Ororumen

Question 19

Before administering fluids, you must ___ and ___ to assure it is in the rumen.

Answer 19

Palpate - verify not in trachea
Aspirate - should get rumen fluid
**Kink the end when removing to prevent aspiration

Question 20

Hormonal implants in cattle are most commonly placed in the __ and cause increased weight gain by __% to __%

Answer 20

Ear
8 - 15%

Question 21

IM injection should be ___ in cattle. They should be done in the __ if necessary.

Answer 21

Avoided, Lateral Cervicals

Question 22

No more than __ mls should be injected IM per site in cattle.

Answer 22

10 mls

Question 23

Subcutaneous injections in cattle can be given __.

Answer 23

Anywhere the skin can be tented

Question 24

IV catheters in cattle are placed in the __. They are usually __ to __ gauge.

Answer 24

Jugular, 10 - 14g

Question 25

T or F: Placing an IV catheter in cattle is the same as in small animal, except it must be sutured in place.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

True or False: Gunshot and Electrocution are NOT acceptable methods of cattle euthanasia in any occasion.

Answer 26

FALSE

Question 27

Who regulates LVT’s in Texas?

Answer 27

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Question 28

Normal TPR for Cattle:
Heart Rate:
Respiration:
Temperature:

Answer 28

40-80 bpm
10-30 rpm
100.4-103.0 F