Animal Handling
Which of the following is the most common method used for identification in swine?
Ear Notching
What is it called when the temperature of an animal is below normal?
Hypothermia
Whish blood cells are responsible for defending the body from illness?
White
According to Katie Salas, CVT, how long should you leave the microscope cover slip on top of the fecal flotation before examining it under the microscope?
10-15
How long should it take to perform a capillary refill test?
2 seconds or less
What does the orange USDA metal tag indicate on cattle?
The animal has been vaccinated for brucellosis.
What is the average temperature for dogs and cats ?
99-102
What is the liquid portion of the blood called?
Plasma
According to Jenna Barber, DVM, how often should dogs be tested for heartworm disease?
Once a year
When performing a physical exam on a horse, how does the veterinarian check for dehydration?
Making a skin tent
In swine, what does ear notching help identify?
Litter and Individual number
What is the pulse rate for a cat?
120-140
What is another name for Erythrocyte?
Red Blood Cell
What is the most common method used to examine a fecal sample?
Flotation
Listening for gut motility and function is extremely important when examining a horse. How many quadrants must the veterinarian listen to in order to examine both high and low portions of the gut?
4
Which of the following is used to keep cattle contained while performing physical exams or other procedures?
Chute
What is the average heart rate for cattle?
40-80
Where are blood cells made?
Bone Marrow
In order to simulate the conditions of the body, how long must a culture plate be placed in a heated incubator?
24 hours
Where is the femoral pulse located?
Which of the following control mechanisms is placed on a horse’s nose and is used as a distraction for the animal?
Twitch
What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?
32-42
What is another name for Leukocytes?
White Blood Cell
What test might be used to gain more information as to the severity of an infection within the animal?
Microfiliaria Smear
Where are the submandibular lymph nodes located?
Beneath the jaw