Bovine Physical & Restraint QUIZ

Question 1

What does “casting” a cow refer to?
1. percussing the abdominal wall to detect gas accumulations in the gi tract
2. palpating the uterus through the rectal wall
3. immobilizing a lame leg
4. placing the animal in a recumbent body position

Answer 1

4. placing the animal in a recumbent body position

Question 2

Answer 2

2/9
- This is a beef breed, normal body type is evaluated differently than dairy breeds.

Question 3

What is a tail jack?
1. another name for an electric cattle prod
2. a technique to keep cattle from moving in a head gate
3. a method of lifting cattle
4. tying the tail to a gate or fence

Answer 3

2. a technique to keep cattle from moving in a head gate

Question 4

What is the Point of Balance of cattle?
1. the head
2. the shoulder
3. the rump
4. the heart girth

Answer 4

2. the shoulder

Question 5

2
17
20
47
54

Answer 5

2 Poll
17 Brisket
20 Knee
47 Pin
54 Withers

Question 6

List four “must haves” for maintaining Biosecurity between farms or between animal groups on farms.

Answer 6

1. disinfecting boots
2. changing gloves between patients (especially is sickness is suspected)
3. clean boots and coveralls
4. disinfecting equipment used before returning it to vehicle

Question 7

When ausculting a cow, what body systems are being evaluated? (3)

Answer 7

1. heart
2. rumen
3. lungs

Question 8

List 3 landmarks for evaluating Body Condition Score in cattle? (6)

Answer 8

1. ribs
2. hook bone
3. back bone
4. pin bones
5. tailhead
6. brisket

Question 9

List 3 parameters assessed during a Far Exam of a cow.

Answer 9

1. Collect patient history from owner
2. Living conditions/environment
3. Patient posture