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AHPS weeks 1 and 2 Flashcards

1
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What does CRC stand for?

A

Co-operative research centre

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2
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What does APVMA stand for?

A

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

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3
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What is a peak council?

A

A group representative of an industry who liaise with and influence government and/or regulatory bodies. May also provide EHS and other services to members.

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4
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How are peak councils funded? What is an example of a peak council?

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Voluntary or compulsory levy. Eg Cattle Council AU, Sheep Meats council.

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5
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What are AGMIN and AGSOC?

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Meetings of state and commonwealth ministers to evaluate industry progress and communicate ideas to ensure legislation best facilitates industry.

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6
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Give two examples of all-in all-out production systems

A

Broiler chickens

Pig finishing

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7
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Give an example of a yearly replacing production

A

Prime lamb system

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8
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Give an example of a self replacing system

A

Merino flock

Beef cow-calf enterprise

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9
Q

What is gestation time for a cow?

A

280 days

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10
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What is gestation time for a pig?

A

115 days

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11
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What is gestation time for a sheep?

A

145 days

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12
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What is gestation time for a horse?

A

336 days

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13
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What is gestation time for a cat and dog?

A

63 days

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14
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What % of adult bodyweight is required as critical mating weight for first time ewes and heifers?

A

60-70% adult bodyweight

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15
Q

Name three species with seasonal breeding requirements.

A

Horses
Border Leicester Sheep
Temperate deer such as elk (waipiti)

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16
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Are goats seasonal breeders?

A

Yes

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17
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What are the four possible stages of reproductive loss?

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Conception
Parturition
Pre-weaning
Post-weaning

18
Q

What are five indicators of lamb survival?

A 
Bodyweight of dam at lambing
Nutrition of dam in preg and lact
Bodyweight of lamb at weaning
Nutrition of lamb post weaning
Growth rate of lamb
19
Q

What are five possible broad causes of reproductive loss and one example for each?

A

Genetic (abnormalities) e.g curly calf syndrome
Infectious disease e.g EHV-1 abortions
Predation e.g foxes preying on lambs
Nutrition e.g poor nutrition of twin preg ewes
Environment e.g cold chill in winter lambers

20
Q

Give three good reasons why it might be a bad idea to push reproduction to its absolute maximum

A

More age groups on the property - more diseases and more complicated management
More stock handling required- expensive and time consuming
Pushing female animals to physiological limit

21
Q

Which calculation (french or saul) uses rainfall to calculate max SR?

A

French

22
Q

What is the French equation?

A

R = rainfall

SR in DSE/ha = 1.3 x (R-250) / 25

23
Q

Which calculation uses growing season to calculate SR?

A

Saul

24
Q

What is the Saul equation?

A

SR in DSE/ha = 3.4 x G-7

25
Q

How long is a reproductive cycle for sheep?

A

17 days

26
Q

How long is a reproductive cycle for cows?

A

21 days (3 weeks)

27
Q

Which mineral are AU soils commonly deficient in?

A

Phosphate

Due to weathering, erosion and removal by agriculture.

28
Q

What is the order that has ducks and geese?

A

Anseriformes

29
Q

Which order of birds feed their young crop milk?

A

Columbiformes

30
Q

What two metal types should be avoided in aviary construction?

A

Lead and zinc - unless electroplated

31
Q

What is ideal isolation period for a new bird?

A

40 days- if bird shows signs during this time, 40 days should begin again (from the day it starts showing signs). Needs two clear faecal tests

32
Q

What sort of pathogen is coccidia?

A

A protozoa

33
Q

What are some of the clinical signs of coccidosis?

A 
Diarrhoea
Depression
Tremors
Dehydration
Inappetance
34
Q

Which order of birds most rely on gizzard stones?

A

Columbiformes

35
Q

What are some treatment options for coccidosis?

A

Amprolium
Baycox
Carlox

36
Q

What are some of the clinical signs of avian paramyxovirus-1?

A 
Green diarrhoea
Vomiting
Regurgitation
Respiratory distress
Head flicking
Twisting neck
Weakness
Discharge from eyes and beak
37
Q

What vaccine is used for PMV-1?

A

Newcastle’s disease vaccine - off label use

38
Q

What virus causes French Moult?

A

Polyomavirus infection in budgerigars

a.k.a feather dystrophy

39
Q

Polyomavirus causes what sort of disease in non-budgie psittacines?

A

Subclinical coagulopathy

40
Q

What is the polyomavirus vaccination protocol?

A

1 dose at +35 days of age

Second dose 2 - 3 weeks later

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