Beef
What should you check regularly to monitor if your cattle are healthy?
Temperature, appetite, behavior/body language and coat condition.
What are some of the most important things to check to make sure pigs are healthy?
Appetite, behavior, overall body language.
An intact adult male sheep is called?
Ram
What does PEMF stand for?
Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy.
What is the main purpose of deworming livestock?
To eliminate parasites like worms that can affect the health of your animal.
What is the condition where cattle experience a "stomach ache" due to an imbalance in their rumen?
Bloat
What is something you should do to prevent the spread of disease in a pig pen?
Regular cleaning and sanitation of equipment, stall, and yourself.
What is the gestation period of a sheep?
150 days
How does MW help with muscle recovery?
Takes away the inflammation!!!!! And makes the cells healthier, so faster recovery.
What do you have to have with you to unload at the fair?
Animal, 2 health forms. One for 4-H and one for the fair.
How often should you get their hooves trimmed?
Every 4-6 months.
Do pigs sweat?
What is the term for the process of removing wool from a sheep? And what tool do you use?
Shearing and shears.
What kind of energy does MW use?
Hint: Think waves
Electromagnetic field waves
Who was the pig that starred in the classic childrens book and movie, that had a friendship with a spider?
Wilbur
What are the proper terms for cattle's stomachs and how many?
There are 4 compartments: Rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.
What is the term for the process of giving birth in pigs?
Farrowing
What breed of sheep is known for its high quality wool and is commonly used for clothing?
Merino
Can MW be used on someone who has a pacemaker for their heart?
No pacemakers, heart monitors or cochlear implants
What is the name of the technique used to raise livestock in a more natural, healthier environment that focuses on the well being of the animals, called?
Free Range
What breed originated in the UK?
Shorthorn
What vitamin is abundant in pork making it an important source for supporting the immune system and skin health?
Vitamin B12
At what age does a lamb typically begin grazing and eating solid food?
3-4 weeks.
What part of the body does MW often target?
Hint: 2 answers
Muscles and joints
What is the name of the famous breed of draft horse from Scotland, known for its size, strength and white markings?
Clydesdale