Nutrition
HEAT
Sickness/Illness
Water problems
Irregular feeding
What is the floppy eared white pig?
Chester white or landrace
What are three signs your animal may be sick?
Decreased appetite
Change in behavior (Lethargic, Slower to feed pan, Incoordination)
Fever
Droopy Ears, Runny Nose
Rapid Breathing, Coughing
Diarrhea or constipation
The best USDA Grade for meat quality?
USDA Prime
Before you clip you should:
FULLY wash and FULLY dry your animal!
ADG stands for
What is the "Business Breed" of cattle?
Angus
What are the three types of injections and how are they given?
SQ- Under the skin
IM- Intramuscular
IV- Intravenous
What is the cattle gestation period?
283 days
What is another name for ORF?
Sore Mouth
Do cattle and pigs have the same type of stomachs?
No, cattle are ruminants and pigs are monogastric.
Where did the Boer goats orginate?
Africa
Where should an intramuscular injection NOT be given?
Any muscle you eat!
What is a pigs gestation period?
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
What does EPD stand for?
Expected Progeny Differences
What are the two phases of nutritional demand.
Growing Phase vs Finishing Phase
What black faced sheep breed DO NOT have wool caps?
Suffolk or Trexel
Withdrawal time for medications means:
Time an animal must be off medication before slaughter
What are the four main parts of the digestive system?
Mouth, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine
The fat within the meat
Marbling
Catte: 6 lbs for 1 lbs gained
Swine: 3.5 lbs for 1 lbs gained
Sheep/goat: 4.5 lbs for 1 lbs gained
Where did the black angus originate?
What is Biosecurity? And what are three good practices?
Measures and practices implemented to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases and pathogens that could harm animals, people, and the environment.
•Disinfect facilities and equipment regularly- CLEAN YOUR PENS
•Quarantine/Isolate for 3 weeks!
•Remove waste/dead animals
•Keep up pest control
What is dystocia?
Problems during birth
Calcium, magnesium, copper and iron are all examples of what nutrient?
Minerals