Medical Procedures
No more than ___ CC should be administered in one area via IM.
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Define a "fight or flight" reaction.
When they feel like they're in danger, they move away or attack.
What are the four compartments of a ruminant's stomach?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
What does the Cow say?
Moo!
What is the most limiting nutrient?
Water
What are ways to administer vaccines? (HINT: There are 3)
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, and Intraveneus
When cows are in their stressful state, what do they tend to be by?
Light and an open spaces
What is the first stage of the Ruminant Digestive System?
The Esophagus
What is a castrated male calf raised for beef called?
A Steer
What nutrient has to be supplemented most often?
Protein
What is a Withdrawal period?
The amount of time a cow must go without medicine before it gets harvested.
What is the process of identification for a farm animal (especially for cattle)
Ear Notching
What Animal does not have a ruminant digestive system?
a) Cattle b)Sheep c) Giraffes d) Horses
D) Horses
What is the scientific name for cattle?
Bovine
What BCS score is the most ideal?
What livestock antibiotics can kill if injected into humans?
Micotil
What is another word for regurgitating from calves.
Cud
What part of the Digestive system is known as "The Butcher's Bible"?
Omasum
What is it called when a cow is born without horns?
Polled
Short
Prostaglandin should not be administered by ____
Pregnant women
What does OTC stand for and what is is?
Drugs that are purchased at the local feed store that you do not need permission from the veterinarian.
What does VFA stand for?
Volatile Fatty Acids
Define an "All or None" situation.
If one cow is sick and has been near other cows, they all would be euthanized.
Moderate Fat and fat deposits in the brisket and tail head describes which BCS?
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