Final Exam Flashcards
1
Q
What predisposition is the one main concern of handling and restraining swine?
A
heat stress hyperthermia
2
Q
Blindfolding causes a pig to do what?
A
walk backwards
3
Q
Do pigs like to be picked up?
A
no
4
Q
Can pigs revert to feral without handling?
A
yes
5
Q
Are pigs social animals?
A
yes
6
Q
Will pigs be vocal the whole time when being handled?
A
yes
7
Q
What is the proper location to apply a hog snare or snubbing rope?
A
around upper jaw
8
Q
What is the average birth weight of a piglet?
A
3-4 pounds
9
Q
Is hyperthermia a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?
A
no
10
Q
Is crushing a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?
A
yes
11
Q
Is suffocating by litter mates a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?
A
yes
12
Q
Is starvation a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?
A
yes
13
Q
What is the most important need of the newborn piglet immediately after birth?
A
clearing airway
14
Q
Are vitamin B12 injections usually done during swine processing?
A
no
15
Q
Is tail docking usually done during swine processing?
A
yes
16
Q
Is castration usually done during swine processing?
A
yes
17
Q
Is clipping needle teeth usually done during swine processing?
A
yes
18
Q
Is ear notching or tattooing usually done during swine processing?
A
yes
19
Q
What is the total normal number of needle teeth in the pigs?
A
8
20
Q
Tail docking in pigs is commonly done to prevent what?
A
tail biting
21
Q
What is the primary defense mechanism of swine?
A
biting
22
Q
What is the normal temperature for the pig?
A
101-103.5
23
Q
Is it true that boar semen survives current methods of cry preservation well?
A
no
24
Q
The “tusks” of male swine are which teeth?
A
upper/lower canines
25
In terms of digestion what are swine?
monogastric omnivores
26
What is a young female pig, from birth up to and including pregnant with first litter?
gilt
27
What is a barrow?
male pig castrated before puberty
28
What is a sow?
female pig who has mothered a litter
29
What is a run in terms of pigs?
a piglet weighting less than 2 pounds at birth
30
Which digits do swine walk on?
3 and 4
31
Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the carotid artery?
no
32
Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the auricular artery?
yes
33
Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the coccygeal artery?
yes
34
Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the femoral artery?
yes
35
Are retained placental common in swine?
no
36
Are stillbirths common in swine?
yes
37
What ist he average gestation time in the pig?
114 days
38
Are the tusks of a pig open or closed rooted?
open rooted
39
Why do we place a ring in the nose of a pig?
discourage rooting
40
Can pigs hear and smell very well?
yes
41
Do pigs have 36 adult teeth?
no
42
Do pigs have only two toes?
no
43
Is the vision of the pig excellent?
no
44
Do pigs respect solid barriers?
yes
45
What is the term for the act of giving birth to piglets?
farrowing
46
Llamas, Guanacos, Vicunas, and Alpacas come from what part of the world?
south america
47
Is it true that camelid dung is used for fuel in mane parts of the world?
yes
48
Is it true that berserk male syndrome in camelids is a problem caused by mishandling by humans and usually remedied by euthanasia?
yes
49
What camelid breed has one hump?
dromedary
50
Does creation mean parturition to camelids?
yes
51
Does crushing mean parturition to camelids?
no
52
Does unpacking mean parturition to camelids?
yes
53
Is the llama directly descended from the Vicuna?
no
54
What llamoid species is the largest?
llama
55
What fiber-bred, large animal species produces the finest and most expensive fiber in the world?
Vicuna
56
Are camelids scientifically classified as ruminants?
no
57
Are camelids alike ruminants in that they possess a dental pad and no upper incisors?
no
58
What type of placentation do camelids have?
diffuse
59
Does the camel hum aid in water conservation?
no
60
Are camelids the only mammals with normally oval-shaped, non-nucleated erythrocytes?
yes
61
Which bones make up the cannon bone of the camelids?
3rd and 4th metacarpals/metatarsals
62
Is ti true that camelids don't have hooves but do have dewclaws (vestigial digits) that may need to be trimmed regularly?
no
63
Are camelids induced ovulators?
yes
64
What position do camelids mate in?
cush
65
Are camelids herbivores so that they can be fed the same kind of diet a small ruminant would be fed?
yes
66
What is the average gestation period in lamoids?
350 days
67
What is the normal temperature range for a camelid?
99-101.5 F
68
What is the normal pulse rate range for a camelid?
60-90 bpm
69
What sit eh normal respiratory rate for a camelid?
10-30 rpm
70
Is it true that camelids should be fed high-concentrate feed at all times?
no
71
What are the canines of male camelids called?
fighting teeth
72
Is twinning more common in llamas than in alpacas?
yes
73
Is the horse commonly used for dairy in the US?
no
74
Is "free stall" an example of a dairy cattle operation?
yes
75
Is "cow/calf" can example of a beef cattle operation?
yes
76
Is wool an agricultural product from caprines?
no
77
What species is Illinois the only top agricultural producer of?
swine
78
What is the biggest expense of any animal operation?
feed
79
What knot would be a good choice if you wanted to tie a live animal to a secure post or rail?
quick release
80
You have a length of rope and need to make a halter. What sit eh only knot you need to know how to tie in order to accomplish this?
bowline
81
You need to cast a sow. Which knot do you use to tie multiple lengths of rope together?
square knot
82
What is the animal's personal space called?
flight zone
83
Where is the point of balance located on livestock species?
shoulder
84
Is it true that you should use the least amount of restraint necessary to dot he job safely, for the least amount of time necessary when working with large animals?
yes
85
Which side of the horse should we approach the horse from and start procedures on whenever possible?
left side/near side
86
Can a manual twitch be used on the tail of an adult horse?
no
87
What is the only anatomical location where we can use mechanical twitches on a horse?
muzzle
88
Before elevating the leg of a horse for any procedure what should you make sure?
horse is standing square
89
Is it true that foals should be "tripped" in order to get them down on the ground for restraint?
no
90
Should the mare be kept close by, within sight of a foal, but restrained when working with a foal?
yes
91
Is it true that the tail may be safely used to move, lift, and support a recumbent bovine?
no
92
What species can be restrained via "setting up"?
sheep
93
Can a secure knot be used to tie up a nose leader so it does't slip out of place?
no
94
Where should a chain shank be placed?
over the nose, dorsal to the nostrils
95
How should the tail be elevated when "tail jacking" a cow?
dorsally, directly in midline
96
What form of restrain is used most commonly on beef cattle?
squeeze chute
97
Is it true that when an animal's head is restrained in a head catch, that there is no range of being struck by the animal's head?
no
98
What should you not grab when restraining sheep?
their wool
99
What are sheep predisposed to that must be kept in mind when restraining?
hyperthermia
100
When restraining and handling camelids should you approach calmly, avoid eye contact and get the rope around the neck to initially catch them?
yes
101
When is a breeding soundness exam performed?
just before breeding season
102
Is the breeding soundness exam used to determine how long the animal will be able to breed?
no
103
What is the normal fetal presentation of large animals?
front feet first then head
104
In what stage of labor is the fetus delivered?
stage 2
105
Are cattle seasonally polyestrous?
no
106
Which livestock species tends to come "into season" during the spring?
horses
107
When is not a good time to observe for signs of heat?
feeding time
108
What species has diminished estrus behavior response when the female cannot see, hear, or smell the intact male?
sheep
109
A female of what species will characteristically "wink" the vulva as a primary sign that she is in heat?
horses
110
What is the most common method of pregnancy diagnosis in swine?
transabdominal ultrasound
111
Brahman X Angus = Brangus is an example of what?
crossbreeding
112
Is oxytocin directly involved in mastitis?
no
113
What ist eh major hormonal influence during metestrus?
progesterone
114
How many mammary glands do horses have?
4
115
Which hormone is NOT a prerequisite for lactation?
testosterone
116
What is a stallion?
mature, intact male horse 3y or more
117
What kind of teeth are wolf teeth?
premolars
118
Removing the sharp points that develop not eh cheek teeth of a horse is called what?
floating
119
What is the left side of the horse also known as?
near side
120
What is the bony prominence between the ears of a horse called?
poll
121
What sit eh bone between the knee and fetlock joint of a horse called?
cannon
122
What is the prominent ridge where the neck and the back meet in a horse?
withers
123
What is the term for a young horse up to 1y?
foal
124
What is a mature intact female horse called?
mare
125
What is the term for a castrated male horse, castrated early in life before puberty?
gelding
126
One hand is equivalent to how many inches?
4
127
What is a mule?
female horse x male donkey
128
What is a colt?
intact male horse under 3 years
129
What is another name for the off side of a horse?
right side
130
What is a broodmare?
a mare used for breeding
131
What is a jack in terms of equids?
male donkey
132
What is a jenny in therms of equids?
female donkey
133
What is a hinny?
male horse x female donkey
134
A pony must be what height?
14.2 hh or less
135
What is a group of horses called?
herd
136
What is the speed in which a horse can move by lifting its feet in different order or rhythm?
gait
137
What is the act of parturition in a horse?
foaling
138
What do you call a male pony or gelding that is used to ID a female horse in heat?
teaser
139
What is the body part of the horse located between the stifle and hock?
gaskin
140
What is the joint between the forearm and the cannon bone called on a horse?
knee
141
What is the area joining the back to the croup called?
loin
142
Where is the true knee joint in horses?
stifle
143
Metacarpal//tarsal #2 and #4 are commonly known as what in horses?
splint bones
144
Metacarpal/tarsal #3 in horses in commonly known as what?
cannon bone
145
P2 in horses is more commonly known as what?
sort pastern bone
146
The distal sesamoid bone between P3 and P2 in horses is also known as what?
navicular bone
147
What instrument is used to clean the bottom of a horse's hoof?
hoof pick
148
What instrument is used to clean caked-on mud off the horse but never in bony areas?
curry comb
149
What is the fleshy part on a horse that connects the neck to the lower jaw of the horse called?
throat latch
150
What ist eh joint that is formed but eh junction of the third metacarpal/metatarsak bone meed in the proximal phalanx in the horse known as?
fetlock
