Lab exam 2

Question 1

What is the usual result of equine twinning?

Answer 1

abortion of both foals

Question 2

With live cover breeding it is safest to

Answer 2

hobble the mare to protect the stallion

Question 3

Fertilization occurs in the

Answer 3

ampulla

Question 4

In the mare, ovulation occurs at day 0 in the cycle which is typically 1 day before the end of estrus

Answer 4

true

Question 5

A mare is seen rubbing her tail on the fence, winking her vulva and urinating small amounts, what stage of estrous is she in and what is the dominant hormone

Answer 5

Estrus, estrogen

Question 6

ECG is produced by the ____ to stimulate formation of the secondary CL

Answer 6

fetal tissue endometrial cups

Question 7

Higher conception rates are the main reason for breeding a mare during her foal heat

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Bubbles that dont dissolve in rumen fluid can be an indication of

Answer 8

frothy bloat

Question 9

Ruminal pH of 8.8 may indicate

Answer 9

saliva contamination and prolonged ruminal stasis

Question 10

Normal rumen fluid should have motile protozoa present

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the purpose of anaerobic bacterial reduction test and what is the normal time in cattle

Answer 11

Function of bacteria 2-6 minutes

Question 12

Pregnancy will occur if

Answer 12

fetus excretes antiluteolytic substance that prevents uterine release of prostaglandins

Question 13

Proestrus in the cow

Answer 13

CL regressing, progesterone decreasing, estrogen increasing

Question 14

Which of the following is a primary sign of heat in cows

Answer 14

allowing others to mount

Question 15

The purpose for dehorning

Answer 15

decrease injury to themselves and other cattle

Question 16

Normal horn growth is similar to

Answer 16

hoof growth

Question 17

The correct method to stop bleeders after dehorning includes the use of forceps and staples

Answer 17

false

Question 18

If a cow was in standing heat at 5pm, what time should she be AI’d

Answer 18

5am the next day

Question 19

What should be done post-op for dehorning

Answer 19

House animal in clean pen, Keep the surgical site clean, watch for bleeding

Question 20

What is the function or effect of estrogen in the cow?

Answer 20

Primary and secondary signs of heat

Question 21

When moving cattle, what natural behavior do they tend to exhibit

Answer 21

circling and following

Question 22

Beef cattle are typically not set on a routine

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Cattle are naturally subdued animals and are not affected nor distracted by excessive noise

Answer 23

false

Question 24

Milk evaluation on a black plate looks for

Answer 24

Homogenisity

Question 25

Cattle vision is extremely limited and as a result they can only see objects directly in front of them

Answer 25

false

Question 26

What is the term for placing cattle in lateral recumbancy

Answer 26

dropping

Question 27

The indicator Bromcresol Purple is used in which mastitis test

Answer 27

California Mastitis Test

Question 28

When doing a tail vein venipuncture you must hold off the vein and palpate it prior to sticking

Answer 28

false

Question 29

\_\_\_ injections are given to cattle at the base of the ___ in the \_\_\_

Answer 29

ID / Tail / Caudal

Question 30

What instrument do you use to aid in the collect of rumen fluid?

Answer 30

frick speculum

Question 31

Bovine IM injections are administered in which hind limb muscle?

Answer 31

semitendinosus

Question 32

Which of the following is an advantage of using SQ injection over IM

Answer 32

decreased antibiotic residues in the carcass

Question 33

The cow halter tightens over the top of the ears

Answer 33

false

Question 34

flanking is used to prevent kicking

Answer 34

false

Question 35

the gram stain on rumen fluid is predominantly GPRODS

Answer 35

False

Question 36

What knot can be used in casting cattle to prevent choking

Answer 36

bowline

Question 37

The block used in conjunction with dehorning is called cornual block

Answer 37

true

Question 38

if you stand at the neck of a cow, she will move forward

Answer 38

false