Farm Animal Care
What is a farm animal?
A domesticated animal raised on a farm for various purposes, primarily for human benefit
What is a veterinarian?
A doctor who specializes in the health and treatment of animals
What does it mean for an animal to be "wild"?
An animal is wild if it does not rely on humans for help living. These animals almost always live in their natural habitats.
What was the name of the fish that got rehabilitated in the video we watched?
Monstro
What is 4-H?
A youth development organization focused on helping young people learn, grow, and become leaders
What is a farm sanctuary and preserve?
A place that offers refuge and rehabilitation for farmed animals while also actively working to restore and protect the surrounding natural environment
What kind of animals do veterinarians take care of?
Bonus (100): Are there any Animals Vets do NOT take care of?
Vets take care of lots of different animals! Some even specialize in types of creatures to to take care of them extra well!
Bonus: The only animal vets do NOT take care of... are humans. :)
What is a wildlife rehabilitation center?
A facility dedicated to the care and treatment of sick, injured, orphaned, or displaced wild animals
What is a biome?
A biome is a place where animals live!
Is 4-H only for working with animals?
No, there are lots of other projects you can do!
What kinds of Vets could we see at Wildwood? (100 pts for each correct answer)
Equine, Poultry, and Livestock vets would be most common, but I wouldn't be surpsied to see other specialists animal needs change!
How do vets diagnose sick animals?
They conduct physical exams which can include checking vitals, talking to the owners of the animal, examining the animal, and possibly doing medical tests.
What is different about a wildlife veterinarian?
They specialize in the care of wild animals
Unlike Monstro, humans keep fish for many different reasons. Where do humans grow fish for food or to grow our wild populations?
A hatchery! Though we did not visit one this year, many of you may remember visiting hatcheries in the past where we got to explore the lifecycle of our aquatic neighbors!
How old do you need to be to join 4-H?
Just 5 years old! You all are old enough if you're curious! :)
Are Vets the only ones that work with sick/injured animals on the farm?
No! Farriers, nutritionists, and many other wonderful specialists help keep our companions healthy.
How do you become a veterinarian?
You have to complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) which usually takes around 8 years of schooling after high school!
What does veterinary care for wildlife focus on?
Rehabilitating sick, injured, or orphaned wild animals.
Is a goldfish in a pond a domesticated animal, or is it something else?
No, they could be considered "tame"! Though goldfish have been raised by humans for many years to be pets for humans, those that have been raised in wild areas are usually dependant on us to keep them happy or healthy! :)
What does 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
Maybe? Farm animals, as with many domesticated animals, a reliant on humans for their needs. Though some would find a way, their dependency would make it tricky if we disappeared!
Some vets research animals and their behaviors to better understand them. Does this happen on animals that are well or animals that are sick?
Both! Vets need information about both well and sick animals, so they can learn how to better take care of them, no matter where they are on their journey!
What is the main goal of wildlife rehabilitation centers?
The goal is to provide veterinary care to rehabilitate wild animals to release them back into their natural habitat
Sometimes we offer animals manmade biomes to take the place of their original homes. What three things does every animal need?
BONUS (100): What 4th important thing should we consider when caring for animals?
ALL animals need food, water, and shelter.
BONUS: Animals thrive when they have an opportunity to play and use thier senses. We call this ENRICHMENT.
What does it mean for an animal to be tame?
Bonus (100): How is that different from an animal being domesticated?
Tame Animals do NOT rely on humans for survival... BUT we may work/live with them and enrich each other's lives.
Bonus: Domesticated animals are creatures that have lived with humans for MANY generations. They rely on us for survival!