Poster Presentation

Question 1

When must lambs be identified?

Answer 1

• within 6 months of birth if the animals are housed overnight
• within 9 months if the animals are not housed overnight
• before the animal moves from its holding of birth

Question 2

What does the type of identifier used depend on?

Answer 2

• wether the animal is fully EID identified animal which is not used for slaughter before 12 months old
• or if the animal is a slaughter animal

Question 3

Types of identifiers?

Answer 3

• ear tags
• tattoos
• pastern tags
• boluses (must be black)

Question 4

How many identifiers are required?

Answer 4

• animals born or identified after 31 Dec 2009 and kept for breeding or beyond 12 months of age must be identified with 2 identifiers
• 1 electronic and 1 conventional
• a zero then the unique flock mark and then the 5 digit animal number

Question 5

What factors affect the need for hoof trimming?

Answer 5

• breed and genetics
• soil moisture and characteristics
• management and nutrition

Question 6

How can sheep be held in place during examinations?

Answer 6

• a tilt or turn table
• an elevated platform with a head gate
• a sheep or deck chair
• tipping the sheep

Question 7

How to trim the hoof?

Answer 7

• securely hold leg of sheep
• inspect hoof and remove any mud, manure, stones between walls of hoof
• clean all the junk and crud out
• begin trimming around the perimeter of the hoof

Question 8

What is bluetongue?

Answer 8

• a non-contagious, viral disease spread by biting insects
• signs a red/brown around coronet

Question 9

What is foot and mouth disease?

Answer 9

• a highly contagious viral disease
• signs include blisters, or ulcerations on mouth, snout, tongue or around top of feet

Question 10

What is Foot rot?

Answer 10

• caused by warmth, mud, poor sanitation/ poor environmental conditions which cause the bacteria to spread

Question 11

What is laminitis?

Answer 11

• lameness caused by inadequate blood flow in hoof caused by digestive problems

Question 12

What is soremouth?

Answer 12

• lameness resulting from blisters appearing on skin near top of hoof wall

Question 13

What is sheep’s dentition?

Answer 13

• at 1 they have 2 teeth, at 2 they have 4, and then at 3 they have 8 (however 2 still remain small)
• I0/4, C0/0, PM3/3, M3/3 x2 = 32 teeth

Question 14

Signs of dental problems?

Answer 14

• excessive salivation
• eyes wincing during chewing
• restlessness due to pain
• foul smell from mouth
• lumps, spurs, sharp points

Question 15

How to check teeth?

Answer 15

• restrain in comfortable position
• part top and bottom lips to reveal teeth and dental pad
• run fingers along side of head to check for lumps or sharpness

Question 16

How to deal with external parasites?

Answer 16

• protect by dipping or the use of an effective preventative chemical agent
• if infected treatment must be given without delay

Question 17

How to deal with internal parasites?

Answer 17

• controlled by grazing management or anthelmintic treatment administered at appropriate times based upon the parasites life cycle
• examples include roundworms, trematodes, tapeworms

Question 18

How are vaccines administered?

Answer 18

• subcutaneous over the ribs, behind armpit or high up on the neck

Question 19

What is clostridial vaccination?

Answer 19

• an annual booster which is given in late pregnancy

Question 20

What is toxoplasmosis vaccination?

Answer 20

• single vaccination given at least 3 weeks before breeding to protect at least the first 2 pregnancies

Question 21

What is ovine johns vaccination?

Answer 21

• vaccination for lambs between 1 and 4 months old

Question 22

What is TB and how is it tested?

Answer 22

• it is primarily a respiratory infection
• tested with a skin test
• small amount of avian and bovine tuberculin is injected into deep layer of skin on neck
• after 3 days vet measures skin at site

Question 23

Why blood sample before lambing?

Answer 23

• to identify any issues with energy levels and so appropriate nutritional adjustments can be made if required

Question 24

When else should blood samples be gathered?

Answer 24

• before mating to ensure optimum condition
• lambs to ensure growth rate is not being affected

Question 25

Why should milk be tested?

Answer 25

• substances such as antibiotics, pain relief medication and wormers
• test for salmonella, listeria Monocytogenes and e.coli

Question 26

Legal requirements for ownership?

Answer 26

• firstly need a country parish number for the land where animals are kept
• once received animals can be moved to owners holding under general license

Question 27

Feeding requirements?

Answer 27

• require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
• require vitamins A D and E
• consumer between 1/2 to 4 gallons a day

Question 28

Why is energy Requiremnts important?

Answer 28

• carbohydrates, fats and excess proteins all contribute to fulfilling requirements
• fed by providing pasture and browse, hay, silage and grains

Question 29

How is protein provided?

Answer 29

• most commonly used is soybean meal
• also used sunflower meal, peanut meal

Question 30

Husbandry - outside?

Answer 30

• beneficial for better ventilation and more exercise

Question 31

Husbandry - inside?

Answer 31

• traditional barns, pole buildings, metal buildings
• provides protection for shepherd, sheep, feed, and equipment
• bedding provide warmth, insulation and comfort
• straw, hay, sawdust, wood shavings, paper products