Canine Mgmt
how many estrous cycles does a dog go through per breeding season?
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rabies, feline herpesvirus I, calicivirus, panleukopenia
in order, what are the 4 stages of the beef cattle estrous cycle?
proestrus, estrus, metestrus, diestrus
what are 2 common rabbit breeds?
angora, californian, new zealand white, dutch, flemish giant
what are the 3 camelid stomach chambers?
C1, C2, C3
what does altricial mean?
born in an underdeveloped state
what are 2 potential effects of a pregnant queen getting panleukopenia?
in early pregnancy - resorption, stillborn, abortion; in late pregnancy - ataxia, tremors, blindness, sudden death
how much should a beef cattle weigh by weaning?
400-750lbs (KB also said "aim for 500")
why is it important to support the hindlegs of rabbits when restraining?
what is 1 difference between huacaya alpacas and suri alpacas?
fiber length: huacaya are short, suri are long
fiber shape: huacaya are dense/crimped, suri are silky ringlets/dreadlocks
shearing: huacaya annually, suri can be biannually
what are 3 cons/risks of ovariohysterectomies in dogs?
surgical risk, anesthetic risk, urinary incontinence (3%), weight gain, permanence
what is polyarthritis and what core feline disease can cause it?
limping kitty syndrome (lameness/pain); calicivirus
during what season should beef cattle calve and why?
late winter or spring; so that lactation will occur when natural grazing is high, which is more cost effective than supplemental feed
when do rabbits ovulate?
10-12hrs after breeding
what is berserk male syndrome?
what is the first step of newborn puppy resuscitation?
break the amnion
what is 1 type of medication that could alleviate feline herpesvirus I?
ophthalmic or antiviral
what are 2 risks of dehorning beef cattle past 8 weeks of age using the barnes dehorner?
fly strike and feed falling into sinuses
what is coprophagy and why do rabbits perform it?
consumption of fecal matter; to absorb protein, water, and vitamins that weren't absorbed the first round through
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sternal recumbency, aka cush position
how long should it take a puppy to double its birthweight?
10 days
what are 4 clinical signs of feline herpesvirus I?
shape - small pellets
location inserted - back of the ear
function - stimulating the release of hormones
benefits - growth rate, feed efficiency, leaner carcass, profitability
risks - increased breeding behavior, lower conception, prolonged estrus, vaginal/rectal prolapse, udder problems, reproductive issues
examples - estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, zeranol, trenbolone acetate, melengestrol acetate
why is feeding adult rabbits high amounts of carrots and pellets risky?
both are high in carbs, which can lead to bacterial overgrowth, obesity, and soft stool
what is chacu?
a government-sanctioned labeling system in Peru that identifies garments created from wild vicuñas