The term LAGOMORPH refers to
Rabbit
What does the scale of Body Condition Score represent? From 1 - 10?
Below low 5 is underweight( 1 emaciated )
5 is the average or ideal weight
Above 5 is overweight or obese ( 10 being wayyy overweight )
What is the normal body temperature for a pig?
102 - 102.5 degrees
What are the common internal parasites?
Roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, heartworms, strongyles, coccidia, giardia, tapeworms
What family are the sheep part of?
Bovine Family
The term Bx refers to the term
Biopsy
What are the nutrients that help sustain life?
Water
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
What Vaccination route is to be adminstered under the skin?
Subcutaneous
What are the main external parasites?
Fleas, Ticks, Lice, Mosiquitoes, Biting Flies, Mites, Ringworm
What are th six major sheep breeds?
Dorset, Suffolk, Hampshire, Rambbouillet, Border leicester, columbia
The prefix POLY- means
Meaning: Many, excessive
Example: Polyuria
Defintion:Excessive urine production
What are the different types of diets based on age, environment, species, size, health condition, breed, medical history?
Growth diet
Maintenance
Reproductive
Lactation
Work
Reduced Calorie
Senior
What is Edema?
Buildup of fluid under skin
How often should large animals be wormed?
6 - 8 weeks
What are some prodcution systems used in sheep?
Farm flock method, purebred flockmethod, range band method, confinement, lamb feeding
The term NPO means
Nothing by mouth
What information is required on all feed labels?
Product Name
Nutrient List
Bar Code
Manufacturer Name and Address
What does ELISA stand for?
Enzyme-linked immunosrobent assays
What are Zonosis?
A diease that is transmitted from animals to humans.
What are some common dieases found in sheep?
Foot rot, Mastitis, Blue tongue, Soremouth, Lamb dysentery, Johne's diease, Enteroroxemia
The root MAST- refers to
Mammary Gland
What are the 4 types of classes of feed?
Forages
Pastures
Concentrates
Supplements
What is the chemical relased due to an allergy?
Histamine
What are the different types of Microorganisms?
Viruses, Bacterial, Fungal, Protozoal, Rickettsial
What is the by product in the skin of sheep?
Chammy