DC4H Goat Flashcards Deck 2
(421 cards)
1
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501. Which is NOT a responsibility of raising goats? - GT 13
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Go to every show in your area
2
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- What is a reward for working with goats? - GT 13
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To receive recognition, Learn new skills, Feel good about producing a wholesome product
3
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- What is the first thing to think about for your goat’s well being before you get it? - GT 13
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Are facilities big enough
4
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- Which is NOT a common potential hazard that is often found in a goat housing area? - GT 13
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Feeding bin
5
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- Once your goat arrives what is the first step for the animal’s well-being? - GT 13
A
Feed balanced ration
6
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- A goat’s nutrition should be based on what? - GT 13
A
Age, Growth cycle, Purpose
7
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- A goat VCPR care plan includes all the following EXCEPT: - GT 13
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Brushing
8
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- What is the most common, permanent identification used for individual goats? - GT 13
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Ear tag & tattoo
9
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- What are the two P’s of goat training and care? - GT 13
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Patience and practice
10
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- How long should feed and treatment records be maintained for goats? - GT 13
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From when you get it until it leaves your care
11
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- in raising goats involves providing for the animal’s needs to produce a healthy animal and a wholesome product. - GT 13
A
Quality assurance
12
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- Which is NOT an injectable route of administering a drug to goats? - GT 13
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Drenching tube
13
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- Which injection in goats is avoided if possible? - GT 13
A
Intramuscular, Intravenous
14
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- Intramammary infusions are given where in a goat? - GT 13
A
Directly into udder
15
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- When making multiple injections in a goat, space them at least how far apart? - GT 13
A
6 inches
16
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- Where are subcutaneous shots given in goats? - GT 13
A
Elbow joint, In front of shoulder
17
Q
- Who can you seek advice from about careers in animal science? - GT 14
A
Parents, High school guidance counselors, Teachers, Extension agents
18
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- Which group of animal science careers is for someone who enjoys working with animals and being directly involved, and likes to be outdoors? - GT 14
A
Production-management
19
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- Reporters, management personnel, and commission agents are in what group of animal science careers? -GT 14
A
Agribusiness
20
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- To be prepared for higher education in animal science which high school courses should be taken? - GT 14
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English, Math, Science
21
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- How long should a goat be clipped before a show? - GT 15
A
7-14 days
22
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- When setting up a goat, where should the feet be placed? - GT 15
A
Directly under
23
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- In showmanship classes, which is NOT a good way of presenting a goat? - GT 15
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To switch sides going around the back of the goat
24
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- Which is not a pillar of character in the goat industry? - GT 15
A
Humor
25
525. Cashmere is produced by . - GT 9
Dairy goats, Fiber goats, Meat goats
26
526. In the United States 90 percent of fiber is clipped in . - GT 9
Texas
27
527. Fleece production in an Angora goat increases and peaks at approximately years of age. - GT 9
3-4 years
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528. Angora fleece grows an average of per month. - GT 9
3/4-1 inches
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529. The angora goats fleece growth is influenced mainly by . - GT 9
Nutritional level
30
530. In a well managed herd, the shearing produces more fleece. - GT 9
Spring
31
531. If an Angora is not pure bred its fibers could be . - GT 9
Colored
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532. The removal of increases the cost of production. - GT 9
Burrs, Hay chaff, Twine
33
533. Mohair is often times blended with to make warm blankets. - GT 9
Wool
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534. Goats are usually shorn in which of the following months? - GT 9
September
35
535. The first shearing of the year takes place in . - GT 9
March
36
536. Shearing a goat puts it at risk for if they get cold and wet. - GT 9
Pneumonia
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537. Most goat breeds produce cashmere except . - GT 9
Angora
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538. Cashmere is a finer fleece than . - GT 9
Mohair
39
539. The largest producer of cashmere is . - GT 9
China
40
540. A fiber is of higher quality. - GT 9
Longer
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541. There are many levels of quality within the same fleece so consider the when sorting. - GT 9
Coarseness, Crimp, Length
42
542. Cashmere goats typically come from colored goats. - GT 9
Brown, Gray, White
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543. In the west, goats used for cashmere are sheared a year. - GT 9
Once
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544. The most time consuming way to collect cashmere is by . - GT 9
Combing it out before the animal sheds
45
545. Goats have been used as harness animals for about years. - GT 9
4000 years
46
546. The best breed for a cart goat is . - GT 9
Boer, Cashmere, Dairy
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547. The most important part to consider when purchasing a cart goat is . - GT 9
Conformation and soundness
48
548. A goat can pull about their weight. - GT 9
1 1/2 times
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549. Have a the first time you hitch the cart to a harness goat. - GT 9
Helper
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550. The first few times your hitch your goat, you should . - GT 9
Give treats AFTER as rewards, Have a helper, Walk behind the goat and not ride
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551. A “harness kid” is a goat that must be . - GT 9
Halter broke
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552. A “harness yearling” goat is . - GT 9
In 2nd year, and pulls an empty cart while following voice commands
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553. You can have teams of goats pulling a cart. - GT 9
2 or 4
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554. Typically the best breed for a pack goat is a breed because of their size. - GT 9
Dairy
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555. The best selection for a pack goat is a . - GT 9
Wether
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556. The goat producer’s job is to work with . - GT 12
Animal health, Business management, Environment conditions
57
557. The DHIA provides and records-management services for dairy herds. - GT 12
Testing
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558. A record keeping system should be . - GT 12
Convenient to use
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559. A goat operations success begins with . - GT 12
Breeding stock, Fiber, Sale of milk
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560. An example of an expense is . - GT 12
Bedding
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561. An example of income is . - GT 12
Milk sales
62
562. A variable cost example is . - GT 12
Bedding, Feed, Vet care
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563. A fixed cost example is . - GT 12
Labor and management
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564. Warm housing is . - GT 10
An environmentally controlled building
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565. A cold housing facility could be . - GT 10
3 sided shed
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566. Using a pack is typical allowing bedding, feces, and urine to cumulate over time. - GT 10
Manure
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567. A disadvantage to having freestalls, is required. - GT 10
More bedding
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568. Goats require some sort of for their well-being. - GT 10
Enrichment
69
569. An example of enrichment is . - GT 10
Bushes and trees, Climbing structure, Human interaction
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570. In dairy systems, kids are often immediately. - GT 10
Removed from the mother
71
571. As a kid grows, more is required. - GT 10
Space
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572. Kids are usually weaned between days. - GT 10
60-90
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573. Most dairy goats will have their kids for only days after adequate colostrum has been consumed. -GT 10
3
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574. Intact males should be separated from females . - GT 10
At time of weaning
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575. If an animal is sick with a contagious disease, is essential to protect the others in your herd. -GT 10
Separation
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576. The hospital pen should have a so the animal can be easily restrained without causing injury to you or itself. - GT 10
Headlock
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577. It is important to have a clean area. - GT 10
Birthing
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578. Does and kids should be kept in a pen for after kidding to form a good bond. - GT 10
3 to 5 days
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579. When building a fence, remember that goats are excellent . - GT 10
Jumpers
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580. A newborn goat is called a . - GT 6
Kid
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581. Too much on a young kid can cause a disease or infection unnecessarily. - GT 6
Stress
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582. All kids should have their navel dipped in at birth to prevent illness. - GT 6
Iodine 7%
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583. Kids should receive at birth to help jump start their immune system. - GT 6
Colostrum
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584. is a disease that can be passed to the kid through colostrum. - GT 6
CAE
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585. A goat born naturally hornless are called . - GT 6
Polled
86
586. Goats are usually disbudded for reasons. - GT 6
Appearances, Breed standards, Safety
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587. For breeds, horns are not allowed in the show ring. - GT 6
Dairy
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588. The easiest and most common dehorning method is . - GT 6
Electric iron
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589. When using an electric iron, it needs to be held on the horn bud for about . - GT 6
6 to 10 seconds
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590. Using a to dehorn will make the process much quicker and easier. - GT 6
Kid box
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591. Male kids are castrated between weeks old. - GT 6
1 to 3
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592. If you do not castrate at a young age, the goats will develop bigger . - GT 6
Horns
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593. The breed will often times be castrated at a later time so they can develop larger horns. - GT 6
Angora
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594. Castration is the removal of the . - GT 6
Testicles
95
595. After a goat is castrated, it is called a . - GT 6
Wether
96
596. The safest method of castration is . - GT 6
Elastrator (banding)
97
597. The scrotum and band should fall off within days. - GT 6
7 to 10
98
598. Permanent identification helps the federal government track the disease . - GT 6
Scrapies
99
599. The most common form of temporary identification is . - GT 6
Collar and tag
100
600. LaMancha goats are tattooed on the . - GT 6
Web of the tail
101
601. All goats registered with ADGA must have a to be registered. - GT 6
Tattoo
102
602. Ear tags are commonly used in goats. - GT 6
Meat
103
603. To keep your goat herd healthy, it is important to give . - GT 6
Vaccinations
104
604. Most vaccinations are given times a year. - GT 6
One
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605. Overgrown hooves can cause . - GT 6
Bone malformation, Incorrect walk, Lameness
106
606. Always cut from . - GT 6
Heel to toe
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607. Pneumonia is very broad and refers to diseases of the . - GT 6
Respiratory tract
108
608. The following may be symptoms of pneumonia . - GT 6
Cough, Fever, Loss of appetite
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609. The best prevention of pneumonia is . - GT 6
Proper ventilation
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610. To help prevent pneumonia, you should provide clean, dry . - GT 6
Bedding
111
611. A symptom of coccidiosis may be - GT 6
Diarrhea, Fever, Weight loss
112
612. Young kids are often times infected through . - GT 6
Through fecal matter
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613. In feed matter, a preventative measure for coccidiosis is feeding a . - GT 6
Coccidiostat
114
614. On an animal, lice is considered an . - GT 6
External parasite
115
615. Lice affects goats more during the . - GT 6
Winter months
116
616. To destroy parasite eggs you need dry air and . - GT 6
Sunlight
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617. A common internal parasite is . - GT 6
Coccidia, Lungworms, Stomach worm
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618. The best time to deworm a pregnant doe is . - GT 6
Just before kidding or within 48 hours
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619. An infection that destroys the tissue of the foot is called . - GT 6
Foot rot
120
620. Foot rot lives in . - GT 6
Mud
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621. A goat that becomes lame and suffers pain in wet housing conditions may be suffering from -GT 6 .
Foot rot
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622. A hoof disease that comes from wet environment, poor hoof care, or foot injury is called . - GT 6
Foot rot
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623. Eating large amounts of starch or grain, large amounts of milk, or extremely lush pasture when not accustom to it can result in . - GT 6
Enterotoxemia
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624. Enterotoxemia is more commonly known as . - GT 6
Over-eating disease
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625. A disease that can cause sudden death from over-eating is called . - GT 6
Enterotoxemia
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626. Healthy goat kids should receive their first vaccinated for enterotoxemia at . - GT 6
2-3 weeks old
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627. The goats that are more likely to be affected by urinary calculi are . - GT 6
Bucks and wethers
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628. When there is a mineral imbalance between calcium and phosphorus a may occur. - GT 6
Urinary calculi
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629. To increase the acidity of urine and help decrease the risk of urinary calculi, you may add to the diet. - GT 6
Ammonium chloride
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630. A more common name for contagious ecthyma is . - GT 6
Sore mouth
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631. A virus recognized by small red spots at the corners of the lips is called . - GT 6
Sore mouth
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632. Sore mouth has no cure, but will go away in approximately . - GT 6
3-4 weeks
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633. The isolation time to watch for disease before introducing a new animal into your herd should be . -GT 6
2-3 weeks
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634. Clostridium tetani is commonly known as . - GT 6
Tetanus
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635. Tetanus often infects animals by entering the body through . - GT 6
Open wounds
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636. A symptom of tetanus can be . - GT 6
Lack of coordination, Lockjaw, Muscle stiffness
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637. One way to prevent tetanus infection is . - GT 6
Cleanliness in procedures
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638. Bacterium Corynebacterium ovis or C. pseudotuberculosis is also known as . - GT 6
CLA
139
639. CLA or CL is a disease responsible for causing in the lymph nodes. - GT 6
Abscesses
140
640. It appears CLA is most prevalent in the breeds. - GT 6
Dairy
141
641. If your goat eye’s are watery, become cloudy, or look red it may have . - GT 6
Pinkeye
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642. Another name from ketosis is . - GT 6
Pregnancy toxemia
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643. Ketosis is most common in . - GT 6
1st pregnancies, Overweight does, Stressed animals
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644. A disease that occurs shortly after kidding where the doe has depression, poor milk production and cold ears is . - GT 6
Milk fever
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645. Parturient paresis or parturient hypocalcemia is also known as - GT 6
Milk fever
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646. Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis can lead to . - GT 6
Changes to the mammary gland, Chronic arthritis, Inflammation of the brain in kids
147
647. A doe can pass the CAE disease to her kid through . - GT 6
Colostrum
148
648. One way to stop the spread of CAE is to . - GT 6
Pasteurize all colostrum and milk before feeding kids
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649. Scrapies is spread through . - GT 6
Females to offspring, Oral exposure to the placenta or placental fluids, Other animals through contact
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650. The USDA has a eradication program to help eliminate the disease from the United States. - GT 6
Scrapies
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651. In an effort to eradicate scrapies, animals that are identified must have their movement and records kept for at least years. - GT 6
5
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652. An important factor to consider when selecting a dairy goat is . - GT 7
Housing space, How much milk you want, Size of the animal
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653. The goat’s udder has sections or halves. - GT 7
Two
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654. Mammals are blooded. - GT 7
Warm
155
655. If the lateral suspensory ligaments break down it will cause the udder to be . - GT 7
Pendulous
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656. The milk vein runs along the of the animal. - GT 7
Abdomen
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657. Approximately pounds of blood pass through the udder for each pound of milk produced. -GT 7
300-500
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658. Female goats start lactating after . - GT 7
Giving birth
159
659. The most important hormone in the milking process is . - GT 7
Oxytocin
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660. Once oxytocin is stimulated it takes about for the full milk letdown response. - GT 7
20 to 60 seconds
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661. You should complete the milking process within from stimulation to finish. - GT 7
5 to 6 minutes
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662. An inflammation of the mammary gland and is caused by pathogens like bacteria is called . -GT 7
Mastitis
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663. Economic loss in a herd with mastitis comes mostly from . - GT 7
Decreased milk production, Discarded milk, Lost milk
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664. The prevention of mastitis is . - GT 7
Cleanliness
165
665. Clinical mastitis shows signs of infection like . - GT 7
Abnormal milk, Fever, Hot udder
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666. Mastitis in dairy goats is most commonly caused by . - GT 7
Staph
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667. After milking a should be used. - GT 7
Post-dip
168
668. Dip should be left on for then wiped off before you begin milking. - GT 7
30 seconds
169
669. A goats should remain on its feet for after milking to allow the teat ends to close up. - GT 7
30 minutes
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670. Mastitis not only affects the dairy operation but also the goat operation due to loss of kids or reduced growth rate if infected. - GT 7
Meat
171
671. The purpose of milking is to . - GT 7
Harvest milk
172
672. Milk provides the consumer with . - GT 7
Minerals, Protein, Vitamins
173
673. If milk is in the fore-strip the goat should be tested for mastitis. - GT 7
Clumpy, Flaky, Pink-tinged
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674. Fore-stripping also helps with the release and milk letdown. - GT 7
Oxytocin
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675. If hand milking, milk with clean dry hands into a stainless steel bucket. - GT 7
Hooded
176
676. Most goats milk out in minutes on a machine. - GT 7
2 to 6
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677. A common mistake with spraying teats post milking is . - GT 7
Spraying only one side
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678. In order to use your milk and milk products for consumption you will want a Grade facility. - GT 7
Grade A
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679. It is not recommended you use buckets that are for milk. - GT 7
Plastic
180
680. The bucket milking system can milk up to animals at once. - GT 7
Two
181
681. In a pipeline system, milk is transported directly from the udder to . - GT 7
Cooling and storage
182
682. Parallel milking systems have it set up so you milk the does from the . - GT 7
Back
183
683. Herringbone parlor milking is set up to milk does from . - GT 7
Side
184
684. If milking in a circle formation where the milker stands stationary, but the parlor rotates is a parlor. - GT 7
Rotary
185
685. A mechanical device that extracts and exhausts air from the system to create suction is the . - GT 7
Vacuum pump
186
686. If bucket milking, the vacuum pump may be . - GT 7
Portable
187
687. The maintains a stable vacuum pressure in the line. - GT 7
Regulator
188
688. The is the part actually responsible for milking action of the animal. - GT 7
Pulsator
189
689. Common pulsation rate for a doe is per minute. - GT 7
60-90 cycles
190
690. The part of the machine suspended from the animal and receives the milk is the . - GT 7
Milking unit
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691. It is important to replace the on the milking unit to reduce the risk of mastitis due to slips. -GT 7
Liners
192
692. Keeping the milk system is one of the most important tasks on the farm. - GT 7
Clean
193
693. Milk lines should be cleaned . - GT 7
Daily
194
694. The globules in cow milk are larger than those in goat milk. - GT 7
Fat
195
695. Each is responsible for enforcing the rules and processing regulations. - GT 7
State
196
696. To ensure milk is safe and wholesome for human consumption, it is taken and . - GT 7
Inspected, Laboratory tested, Sampled
197
697. The milk hauler is responsible for testing the milk for . - GT 7
Antibiotic residues, Bacteria, Milk fat
198
698. Milk processing plants have equipment made of that handle the milk from the time it enters the plant to the time it leaves. - GT 7
Stainless steel
199
699. When you apply heat to kill bacteria it is called . - GT 7
Pasteurizing
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700. When you heat milk to 145 degrees for thirty minutes, this is called pasteurization. - GT 7
Batch
201
701. Heating milk to 165 degrees for fifteen seconds is pasteurization. - GT 7
Flash
202
702. Products that have been UHT pasteurized have a slightly “ ” flavor. - GT 7
Cooked
203
703. The last step of processing before going to the grocery store is . - GT 7
Packaging
204
704. Goat milk can be consumed as . - GT 7
Cheese, Milk, Yogurt
205
705. The most popular use for goat milk is . - GT 7
Cheese
206
706. The process has the most influence on the final cheese variety because it affects the texture, body, and flavor. - GT 7
Aging
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707. When you allow cheese to age, it is also called . - GT 7
Ripening
208
708. Ripening is a classification of how long a cheese has been . - GT 7
Aged
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709. Besides food products, goat milk can be used for . - GT 7
Bath soaks, Cosmetics, Lotion
210
710. is the period of time when the doe goat is receptive to mating and is in standing heat. - GT 4
Estrus
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711. When an egg is released from the ovary and travels into the oviducts for possible fertilization in a doe goat, it is called . - GT 4
Ovulation
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712. Goats are breeders, meaning that they show estrous cycles during specific seasons of the year. - GT 4
Seasonal
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713. Name three signs that a doe goat is ready to give birth. -GT 4
Sunken at tail and hip, Udder has shiny look, Heavy breathing, worried look, Restless, paws bedding, Looking back at sides and "talking" , Great display of affection for keeper
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714. What kind of a digestive system do goats have? - GT 5
Ruminant
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715. Name the four compartments of a ruminant's digestive system. -GT 5
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
216
716. What is another name for rumination in goats? -GT 5
Chewing its cud
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717. Ruminants can digest where humans and non-ruminants can't. - GT 5
Cellulose
218
718. In goat nutrition what does VFA stand for? - GT 5
Volatile fatty acids
219
719. What nutrient is the main source of energy for a goat? - GT 5
Carbohydrates
220
720. Name the six essential nutrients for goats. -GT 5
Water, Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Minerals, Vitamins
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721. Name two of the four things proteins are needed for in goats. -GT 5
Maintenance, Growth, Pregnancy, Lactation
222
722. Name four important minerals in goats. -GT 5
Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Salts
223
723. Name two micro (trace) minerals in goats. -GT 5
Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Zinc
224
724. Name two conditions that affect goats with a deficiency in a B vitamin. -GT 5
Paralyzed, Lose hair, Weak, Poor appetite
225
725. What condition can goats develop if they have a lack of vitamin D? . -GT 5
Rickets
226
726. What are the two classes of vitamins in goats? -GT 5
Fat soluble, Water soluble
227
727. Name four examples of forages used for feedstuff in goat feed. -GT 5
Leaves, Stems, Flowers, Alfalfa hay, Corn silage, Corn, Rye, Oats, Wheat, Barley
228
728. Name the two categories that goat feeds are generally separated into. -GT 5
Forages, Concentrates
229
729. Name two high energy cereal grains that are commonly used in goat rations. -GT 5
Corn, Oats, Barley, Wheat, Sorghum
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730. What does RFV stand for in goat feedstuff? - GT 5
Relative Feed Value
231
731. Name four of the nine things, required by law, that feed manufacturers put on every bag or package of goat feed. -GT 5
Product name/brand name, Purpose of feed, Purpose of medication and active drug ingredients, Guaranteed analysis, Ingredient statement, Feeding instructions, Warnings and cautions, Name and address of distributor, Net weight statement
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732. What makes it possible for liquid feed to bypass in a goat kid? - GT 5
Esophageal/reticular groove
233
733. When forage and grain are mixed together prior to goat feeding what is it referred to or called? - GT 5
TMR (total mixed rations)
234
734. For goats, what is the most important element in colostrum? , -GT 5
Immunoglobulins or antibodies
235
735. What is the first and most important feed for a newborn goat kid? -GT 5
Colostrum
236
736. With goats what does ADG stand for in kid growth? -GT 5
Average Daily Gain
237
737. Name two characteristics of a goat kid ready to be weaned. -GT 5
Consuming about 1 percent of its body weight per day of starter for three consecutive days, It is 2.5 times its birth weight
6-8 weeks old, It's a 12 week old meat goat
238
738. Name the three stages of goat lactation. -GT 5
Early lactation, Mid lactation, Late lactation
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739. Nutrient requirements in goats are affected by what four things? -GT 5
Body weight, Age, Milk yield, Milk composition
240
740. Increasing the energy intake of goat does is called . - GT 5
Flushing
241
741. What should not be fed to breeding buck goats because it may decrease male fertility? - GT 5
Whole cottonseed or cottonseed products
242
742. During mid-lactation, name three things doe goats are doing that requires their bodies to be healthy. -GT 5
Producing milk, Getting pregnant,Maintaining pregnancy,
| Regaining body condition lost in early lactation
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743. If you have alfalfa hay that is 88 percent dry matter and 12 percent water how many pounds of water and hay to you have in a one hundred pound bale? - GT 5
12 pounds water, 88 pounds hay
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744. Name two examples of goat feed that contain large amounts of water. -GT 5
High moisture corn, Corn silage Molasses
245
745. Name two people that the successful completion of a goat project depends on. -GT 1
Parents/guardians, Experts, 4-H leaders, You/4-H member
246
746. Name two key elements for a positive 4-H experience with the goat project. -GT 1
Positive relationship with a caring adult, Emotionally and physically safe environment, Welcoming environment,
Engagement in learning, Mastery and competence in chosen activity/subject matter, Self-determination, Opportunity to value and practice service for others, Active participation in the future
247
747. Name four of the types of goats you can get for a project. -GT 2
Meat, Dairy, Fiber, Pygmy, Utility
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748. In the goat industry, what does ADGA stand for? -GT 2 -
American Dairy Goat Association
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749. is a distinctive characteristic of the LaMancha goat. - GT 2
Very small ears, or gopher/elf ears
250
750. What are three of the seven traits selected for when developing the Kiko goat. -GT 2
Rapid growth rate, Increased fertility, Early breeding age, Good mothering skills, Have unassisted birth, Resistance to parasite infection, Soundness of feet
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751. Doe/female goats should have had a kid by years of age. - GT 2
Two years
252
752. Name five characteristics that meat goats should have. -GT 2
Muscling in thighs, From side, rear legs have moderate curve, Strong pasterns, Tight toes, Level sole, Square mouth,
No over/under shot jaw, Long bodies, Strong wide backs, Wide loin & rump, Front end be muscular, wide, and smooth Adequate space between front legs, Wide chest floor Rear legs wide apart, Straight when viewed behind
253
754. What are the three parts of the back? -GT 2
Rump, Loin, Chine
254
755. What are the four main points scored on for a dairy goat? -GT 2
General appearance, Dairy character, Body capacity, Mammary system
255
756. To be able to work safely around and handling goats, you must be aware of its zone. - GT 3
Comfort or flight
256
757. Name three ways to minimize accidents or illnesses in the goat industry. -GT 3
Understand animal behavior, Provide proper and safe facilities, Protect against zoonotic diseases, Wear personal protective equipment
257
758. The first milk produced by the doe goat after kidding is called . - GT 4
Colostrum
258
759. is the practice of the introduction of sperm into the reproductive tract of the female goat other than by natural mating. - GT 4
Artificial insemination
259
760. Name three signs of estrus in goats. -GT 4
Standing to be mounted by herd mates, Flagging (rapid tail wagging), Attempt to mount other goats, Excited behavior such as walking fences, bleating, and frequent urination, Clear mucous discharge from vulva, A swollen red or wet vulva
260
761. is the practice of removing embryos from one female goat and placing those embryos into another female goat for the remainder of development. - GT 4
Embryo transfer
261
762. the navel of a goat in iodine prevents bacteria and germs from entering the navel. - GT 6
Dipping
262
763. Name two methods used to dehorn a goat. -GT 6
Caustic paste, Electric iron
263
764. What is a castrated goat called? - GT 6
Wether
264
765. Name two methods used to castrate goats. -GT 6
Elastrator, Emasuclatome (burdizzo), Surgical or knife
265
766. The most common type of temporary identification for goats is a with a number. - GT 6
Neck chain or collar
266
767. are used to prevent diseases in goats. - GT 6
Vaccinations
267
768. The goats' udder has sections. - GT 7
Two
268
769. The mammary gland is another name for what part of a goat? - GT 7
Udder
269
770. Name two of the three roles of the mammary gland in goats. -GT 7
It has the ability to remove nutrients from the bloodstream that originate from digestion and absorption from feed stuff.
It can process and synthesize nutrients obtained from the bloodstream into milk components and secrete them into a gland.
It has the ability to secrete or remove milk from the gland.
270
771. Blood leaves the udder of a goat through the . - GT 7
Milk vein
271
772. Name three of the five milk components that are secreted into the lumen of the alveolus in goats. -GT 7
Casein, Lactose, Milk fat, Vitamins, Minerals
272
773. is responsible for milk let down in a goat. - GT 7
Oxytocin
273
774. Epinephrine is the or hormone. - GT 7
Fight or Flight
274
775. is an infection or inflammation of the mammary gland in a goat and is caused by pathogens. - GT 7
Mastitis
275
776. Bacteria usually enter the udder through the of a goat and cause an infection. - GT 7
Streak canal
276
777. Name two ways to prevent mastitis in goats. - GT 7
Have does kid in clean, dry areas, Have housing areas clean and dry, Use proper milking procedures
277
778. In goats mastitis is characterized as mastitis showing visible signs of infection. -GT 7
Clinical
278
779. Name three visible signs of mastitis in goats. -GT 7
Abnormal milk, Hot udder, Hard spots in the udder, Fever,
| Swelling, Sensitivity to the udder
279
780. In goats mastitis occurs when there are no visible signs of mastitis or infection, but when somatic cell counts are above normal. - GT 7
Subclinical
280
782. and are one of the most nutritious foods available. - GT 7
Milk, Milk products
281
783. Name two characteristics of abnormal milk in goats. -GT 7
Stringy, Pink-tinged, Clumpy, Flaky, Watery
282
784. Name two of the four essential parts of the automated milking system for goats. -GT 7
Vacuum supply system Pulsation system
| Milk line system Milking unit
283
785. To dry teats of a goat, use only towel per doe and share towels between does. - GT 7
One, Never
284
786. Name two things that can negatively impact milk quality of a goat. -GT 7
Improper feeding, Poor handling of goat, Improper milk handling before and after milking
285
787. Name the two types of goat milking facilities. -GT 7
Hand milking facilities, Automated milking facilities
286
788. Automated milking of goats can occur in what two ways? -GT 7
Bucket milking, Pipeline system
287
789. What are the three common goat parlors for a pipeline milking system? -GT 7
Parallel, Herring bone, Rotary
288
790. is the number of times that the teat of a goat goes through the rest and milk phase. - GT 7
Pulsation rate
289
791. The is the part of the milking machine suspended from the doe goat. - GT 7
Milking unit
290
792. Name two things goat milk is tested for from bulk tanks when it is picked up. -GT 7
Antibiotic residue, Milk fat, Milk protein, Bacteria, SCC
291
793. is the removal of sediment, epithelial cells, leukocytes, and bacteria by filtration and centrifugation in goat milk. - GT 7
Clarification
292
794. Name the milk production processes, for goats, from clarification to packaging. -GT 7
Clarification, Pasteurization, Separation, Standardization, Homogenization, Fortification, Packaging
293
795. Name two ways flash or high temperature short time pasteurization equipment for goats is different than batch pasteurization. -GT 7
The equipment takes up much less space, The process is a more efficient use of labor; it requires less people, The equipment is easier to clean and sanitize, The equipment is cheaper and can easily be expanded.
294
796. What is one of the most popular uses of goat milk beside liquid milk? -GT 7 -
Cheese
295
797. Name two of the four steps required for making cheese from goat milk. -GT 7
Preparation of the cheese milk, Coagulation of milk protein (casein), Separating the curd from the whey, Aging
296
798. What three things does aging influence in goat cheese? -GT 7
Flavor, Body, Texture
297
799. cheese is another name for younger or not as aged goat cheese. - GT 7
Unripened
298
800. Name two regulatory agencies in the U.S. that help in quality assurance of meat goats. -GT 8
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety Inspection Service, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
299
801. Name two ways goats for cabrito and chevon differ. -GT 8
Growth rate, Frame size, Muscling
300
802. is an evaluation of the skeletal system and bone structure in a meat goat. - GT 8
Structural correctness
301
803. Name two ethnic markets for goat meat. -GT 8
Islam-halal, Judaism-kosher, Hispanic and Latino
302
804. Goat meat under Jewish law must be . - GT 8
Kosher
303
805. Name the four whole cuts for meat goats. -GT 8
Shoulder, Rack, Loin, Leg (sirloin)
304
806. Angora goats produce which is a fine to medium fiber. - GT 9
Mohair
305
807. is produced by almost all goats to some degree and is a very valuable fiber. -GT 9
Cashmere
306
808. Name two characteristics to look for when choosing an Angora goat. -GT 9
Age and conformation, Uniformity and quality of fleece, Density of the fleece, Size of goat
307
809. A goat that is trained to pull a cart is called a goat. - GT 9
Harness
308
810. Name two of the three basic parts of a goat pleasure cart. -GT 9
Seat/box, Shafts, Wheels
309
811. Name two straps on a goat harness. -GT 9
Rump strap, Chest strap, Breast strap
310
812. What is one extra thing you could do with your harness goat project after the third year? -GT 9
More goats, Special style cart
311
813. Name three qualities wanted in a pack goat. -GT 9
Healthy, Wide and deep chest, Strong feet and large hooves Slight hock in, Strong pastern Long body and legs, Height and length are proportional Level topline, Well muscled Long stride, Friendly and curious, Alert, bright and doesn't mind touch
312
814. Name the two types of packs you can use for a pack goat. -GT 9
Soft pack, Cross buck pack
313
815. Name two types of goat housing. -GT 10
Cold, Warm
314
816. housing in where goats are in a shed or pen. - GT 10
Loose
315
817. housing is where goats are confined to their own box stalls or tie stalls, with limited or no access to an outside area. - GT 10
Stall
316
818. The most common concern with air quality in relation to goats is the nuisance of . - GT 11
Odors
317
819. Name three ways you can help educate the general public and create good will about goats. -GT 11
Maintain a clean and organized home farm, Provide farm tours with hands on learning experiences, Practice environmentally should methods of farming and animal husbandry, Do business in your local community and provide a positive attitude about what do, Be well informed on key issues and trends as they relate to your specialty, Use local extension educators to assist you in providing accurate and up-to-date information to public. Understand the important differences between animal rights and animal welfare, Use technology to "tell your story" to consumers, When approached about sensitive topics, avoid being defensive, Be prepared with facts, figures, and reliable sources of information
318
820. management focuses on the productivity and health of the goats and their environment. - GT 12
Herd
319
821. management focuses on whether the farm makes a profit. - GT 12
Business
320
822. Name two things about goats that there should be records on. -GT 12
Milk weights, Milk components and growth performance, Milk quality, Performance information, Performance records, Reproduction records
321
823. What is the general equation for determining profit for a goat industry? - GT 12
Profit= income-expense
322
824. What does VCPR stand for in goat health? - GT 13
Veterinarian-client-patient-relationship
323
825. The time is the period of time that must pass between the last treatment and the time the goat may be slaughtered. - GT 13
Withdrawal
324
826. Name three things found on the label of medication for goats. -GT 13
Name of drug Active ingredients, Withdrawal time Cautions/warnings, Storage, Quantity of contents, Name of distributor, Lot number, Expiration date, Species and animal class, Approved uses, Dosage, Route of administration, Size available, For what disease/condition
325
827. Any change from goat drug label directions is called and is illegal without vet consent. - GT 13
Extra label drug use
326
828. What are the four basic needs of goats? -GT 13
Water, Food, Shelter, Care
327
829. Name two routes of administering medication to a goat. -GT 13
Oral route, Topical route, Injectable route
328
830. Name two major areas that animal science careers can be grouped in. -GT 14
Production-management, Agribusiness, Government agencies, Research and teaching
329
831. Name two characteristics that employers look for. -GT 14
Communication skills, Work experience, Motivation/initiative, Teamwork, Leadership skills
330
832. Proper training of your goat for the show ring should include only techniques that offer no risk of or to the goat. - GT 15
Injury, Pain
331
833. Name the path milk takes in a goat udder from the alveoli to the streak canal. -GT 7
Alveoli, Milk ducts, Gland cistern, Streak canal
332
834. Angora goats are shaved a year. - GT 9
Twice
333
835. The value of mohair fleece is determined by seven different quality characteristics, name four of them. -GT 9
Clean yield, Color, Fineness, Freedom from kemp, Length of staple, Luster, Softness
334
836. The fleece from an Angora should be creamy . - GT 9
White
335
837. The coarsest hair on the goat may be on the . - GT 9
Neck
336
838. Mohair from a kid is than that of an adult making it more valuable. - GT 9
Finer
337
839. Three quality characteristics for cashmere are: - GT 9
Character or crimp, Color, Fiber diameter, Grease content Impurities, Length of down fiber
338
840. colored goats are preferred for cashmere productions. - GT 9
Solid
339
841. A goat trained to pull a cart is called a goat. - GT 9
Harness
340
842. Most often, are used because of their size and friendly temperaments. - GT 9
Wethers
341
843. As a safety feature on your goat cart, you should include a system to your design. - GT 9
Brake
342
844. The widest, most important part of the harness and the part that makes the cart move is the strap. - GT 9
Breast strap
343
845. The complete contraption that goes on the goat to attach the cart is called a . - GT 9
Harness
344
846. A is used on the head to control the goat. - GT 9
Halter
345
847. It is important to spend extra time with your goat so it will you. - GT 9
Trust
346
848. Ideally, your harness goat should be a year project. - GT 9
3
347
849. An essential part of having a successful farm is good keeping on animal health and finances. -GT 12
Record
348
850. Records books are available for projects. - GT 12
4-H
349
851. Keeping good records will help you eliminate producers from your herd. - GT 12
Poor/Bad
350
852. What is the formula for showing profit on your farm? - GT 12
Profit= income-expense
351
853. Overhead type expenses are expenses. - GT 12
Fixed
352
854. Cold housing temperature inside is the outside temperature. - GT 10
Close to or same as
353
855. The least expensive housing between cold housing and warm housing is . - GT 10
Cold
354
856. In freestalls, some animals may cause injury to other animals. - GT 10
boss or bossy
355
857. All kids should be kept in an area that is , dry, and draft free. - GT 10
Clean
356
858. A heat can be used to keep a kid warm. - GT 10
Lamp
357
859. Kids housed together should be grouped by so that older kids do not restrict younger ones. -GT 10
Age
358
860. should be housed separately. - GT 10
Bucks
359
861. pens or hospital pens should be in a clean dry area of shelter or barn, away from other animals. -GT 10
Sick
360
862. A birthing pen may be in good weather conditions. - GT 10
Outside
361
863. If your doe kids in an outdoor pen, be sure there is in the event of bad weather. - GT 10
Shelter
362
864. Fencing needs to be sturdy enough for goats to on, and tall enough they can’t jump out. -GT 10
Stand
363
865. Rail fencing is high off the ground and allows enough space for to slip through the rails. -GT 10
Kids
364
866. Keeping accurate is the best way to track your finances, herd maintenance schedule, and animals for best performance. - GT 6
Records
365
867. If a kid is it may have difficulty suckling from the dam and problems absorbing colostrum. - GT 6
Cold
366
868. The most common way to castrate is called . - GT 6
Banding
367
869. Check carefully for infestation following surgical castration. - GT 6
Fly
368
870. The two most common types of permanent identification is and . - GT 6
Ear tag Tattoo
369
871. Vaccinations are used to prevent . - GT 6
Disease
370
872. Hooves are like finger nails and need to be regularly. - GT 6
Trimmed
371
873. You can put the goat in a or lean into a fence to help hold the goat while trimming hooves. - GT 6
Milk stand
372
874. There are four parts of the foot. Name them: - GT 6
Heel, Sole, Toe, Wall
373
875. usually occurs after the animal has been stressed in some way like shipping, weaning, or sudden weather changes. - GT 6
Pneumonia
374
876. To help avoid , do not overcrowd and provide clean dry bedding. - GT 6
Pneumonia
375
877. A heavy infestation of can cause poor health and sometimes death. - GT 6
Parasites
376
878. Three common internal parasites are , , . - GT 6
Coccidia, Liver flukes, Lungworms, Stomach worms, Tapeworms
377
879. When an animal eats large amounts of starchy grains, extremely lush pasture, or large amounts of milk it can cause . - GT 6
Bloat, Enterotoxemia, Over-eating disease
378
880. A disease of the foot that causes extreme pain or lameness is . - GT 6
Foot rot
379
881. A fatal condition involving a ruptured bladder caused by urinary calculi is called . - GT 6
Waterbelly
380
882. Small sores at the corner of the mouth are present in the disease . - GT 6
Soremouth, Contagious ecthyma
381
883. This zoonotic disease is highly contagious to goats and humans. - GT 6
Soremouth, Contagious ecthyma
382
884. When humans contract the sore mouth virus from goats, the human virus is called . - GT 6
Orf
383
885. Tetanus infects an animal through an open . - GT 6
Wound
384
886. You may vaccinate against tetanus, but once your animal is infected it is almost always . - GT 6
Fatal
385
887. An incurable disease that infects mostly dairy goats causing abscesses in the lymph nodes is called . - GT 6
CL, CLA
386
888. An external parasite that causes circular bald spots on the surface and is very contagious even to humans is . - GT 6
Ringworm
387
889. A zoonotic disease means the disease can spread to . - GT 6
Humans
388
890. An example of a zoonotic disease is . - GT 6
Ringworm, Soremouth
389
891. A pregnant doe with odd, sweet smelling breath, and is listless may be experiencing . - GT 6
Ketosis, Pregnancy disease, Pregnancy Toxemia
390
892. Gestations with multiple kids put the doe at risk for . - GT 6
Ketosis, Pregnancy disease, Pregnancy Toxemia
391
893. To help prevent pregnancy toxemia, you can increase intake the last month of pregnancy. -GT 6
Grain
392
894. Milk fever may result in if not treated immediately. - GT 6
Death
393
895. Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis is more commonly referred to as . - GT 6
CAE
394
896. Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) has two forms: & - GT 6
Chronic joint arthritis, Neurological
395
897. Scrapies is a neurodegenerative disease that affects and . - GT 6
Sheep, Goats
396
898. TSE and BSE are more commonly known as . - GT 6
Scrapies
397
899. Under the USDA program all goats and sheep are identified and tracked to help eradicate . -GT 6
Scrapies
398
900. Dairy goats require more for care than most other breeds of goats. - GT 7
Time
399
901. The alveoli are in groups or clusters like . - GT 7
Grapes
400
902. Blood leaves the udder through the vein. - GT 7
Milk
401
903. Name three clinical signs of acute mastitis: - GT 7
Abnormal milk, Fever, Hard spots in the udder, Hot udder, Sensitivity, Swelling
402
904. Staph epidermitis is commonly found on human . - GT 7
Hands
403
905. Staph epidermitis is commonly found on the of a goat. - GT 7
Udder
404
906. The use of teat is recommended by the National Mastitis Council to decrease incidence of mastitis. - GT 7
Dip
405
907. It is recommended you trim the from the udder before kidding to lessen the amount of bacteria that could enter the mammary gland. - GT 7
Hair
406
908. The purpose of milking is to harvest . - GT 7
Milk
407
909. The milking process should be started within of starting the pre-milking procedures to take advantage of milk letdown. - GT 7
1 minute
408
910. Before milking the next doe, wash and dry thoroughly. - GT 7
Hands
409
911. If handling milk properly it should not have a “ ” flavor. - GT 7
Goaty, Goat
410
912. In order to sell milk to the public for human consumption you must be licensed through the in which you live. - GT 7
State
411
913. Plastic equipment is not recommended because it is hard to keep it free. - GT 7
Bacteria
412
914. Regulators must be routinely and checked for proper function. - GT 7
Cleaned
413
915. The lower the pulsation rate the the doe is milked. - GT 7
Slower
414
916. Keeping your milk system is one of the most important tasks on the farm. - GT 7
Clean
415
917. It is expensive to produce goat milk than cow milk. - GT 7
Less
416
918. Because milk spoils easily it is closely regulated by the . - GT 7
FDA (Federal Food & Drug Administration)
417
919. Dairy farms are regularly to ensure the facilities are clean and that milk is handled properly and safely. - GT 7
Inspected
418
920. Milk is to kill any bacteria that may be in the milk before it is sent to the grocery store. -GT 7
Pasteurized
419
921. Consumption of goat milk is highly discouraged because it can cause serious health risks. - GT 7
Raw
420
922. A very common ingredient added to cheese to enhance flavor is . - GT 7
Salt
421
923. Fresh cheese, or younger cheese is in color. - GT 7
Whiter
