Reproduction
The length of time that a baby animal is growing inside the parent
What is the name of the contagious skin disease of cattle caused by a fungus. The skin is itchy and has a circular rash with a lighter center?
Ringworm
What is the average birth weight of a calf?
80-100 lbs
Where would you permanently identify a La Mancha goat?
Tail web
This term describes an animal that does not naturally have horns
Polled
The period of time when a young animal is nursing its mother is called?
Lactation
This is given to baby pigs to prevent anemia?
Iron shots
We use this along with the bovine's age to determine Frame Score
Hip Height
What mineral can ovine not have?
Copper
The term given to a female calf that was a twin to a bull calf
Free Martin
This provides the nutrition for the fetus
Placenta
This type of disease can be transmitted from animal to human or human to animal
Zoonotic
How many teats should a sow have to meet breed standards?
12 working teats, 6 on each side
What does the word ruminate mean?
Chew their cud
The first milk rich in nutrients and antibodies
Colostrum
The term given for a male animal who has 1 or both testicles undescended
Cryptorchid
You can use ammonia chloride to treat this in male sheep & goats who are having trouble urinating?
Urinary Calculi
Chester White and Poland China pig breeds originated in what country?
U.S.
How much wool does the average sheep produce in a year?
7-8 lbs.
What is the term for the act of giving birth in all animals
Parturition
What is the average gestation for cows, goats, sheep and pigs?
283, 150, 147, 114
You can use a FAMANCHA card to determine if your caprine or ovine is anemic from this internal parasite
Barber Pole Worm
In what order does digestion happen through the 4 compartment stomach of ruminants?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum & Abomasum
How much does a kid typically weigh at birth?
6-12 lbs.
What are the 5 quality factors in order of importance when evaluating hay?
Maturity, Leafiness, Color, Odor & Condition & Foreign Material