AHPS weeks 1 and 2 Flashcards
What does CRC stand for?
Co-operative research centre
What does APVMA stand for?
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
What is a peak council?
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.
How are peak councils funded? What is an example of a peak council?
Voluntary or compulsory levy. Eg Cattle Council AU, Sheep Meats council.
What are AGMIN and AGSOC?
Meetings of state and commonwealth ministers to evaluate industry progress and communicate ideas to ensure legislation best facilitates industry.
Give two examples of all-in all-out production systems
Broiler chickens
Pig finishing
Give an example of a yearly replacing production
Prime lamb system
Give an example of a self replacing system
Merino flock
Beef cow-calf enterprise
What is gestation time for a cow?
280 days
What is gestation time for a pig?
115 days
What is gestation time for a sheep?
145 days
What is gestation time for a horse?
336 days
What is gestation time for a cat and dog?
63 days
What % of adult bodyweight is required as critical mating weight for first time ewes and heifers?
60-70% adult bodyweight
Name three species with seasonal breeding requirements.
Horses
Border Leicester Sheep
Temperate deer such as elk (waipiti)
Are goats seasonal breeders?
Yes
What are the four possible stages of reproductive loss?
Conception
Parturition
Pre-weaning
Post-weaning
What are five indicators of lamb survival?
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
What are five possible broad causes of reproductive loss and one example for each?
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
Give three good reasons why it might be a bad idea to push reproduction to its absolute maximum
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
Which calculation (french or saul) uses rainfall to calculate max SR?
French
What is the French equation?
R = rainfall
SR in DSE/ha = 1.3 x (R-250) / 25
Which calculation uses growing season to calculate SR?
Saul
What is the Saul equation?
SR in DSE/ha = 3.4 x G-7
How long is a reproductive cycle for sheep?
17 days
How long is a reproductive cycle for cows?
21 days (3 weeks)
Which mineral are AU soils commonly deficient in?
Phosphate
Due to weathering, erosion and removal by agriculture.
What is the order that has ducks and geese?
Anseriformes
Which order of birds feed their young crop milk?
Columbiformes
What two metal types should be avoided in aviary construction?
Lead and zinc - unless electroplated
What is ideal isolation period for a new bird?
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
What sort of pathogen is coccidia?
A protozoa
What are some of the clinical signs of coccidosis?
Diarrhoea Depression Tremors Dehydration Inappetance
Which order of birds most rely on gizzard stones?
Columbiformes
What are some treatment options for coccidosis?
Amprolium
Baycox
Carlox
What are some of the clinical signs of avian paramyxovirus-1?
Green diarrhoea Vomiting Regurgitation Respiratory distress Head flicking Twisting neck Weakness Discharge from eyes and beak
What vaccine is used for PMV-1?
Newcastle’s disease vaccine - off label use
What virus causes French Moult?
Polyomavirus infection in budgerigars
a.k.a feather dystrophy
Polyomavirus causes what sort of disease in non-budgie psittacines?
Subclinical coagulopathy
What is the polyomavirus vaccination protocol?
1 dose at +35 days of age
Second dose 2 - 3 weeks later
