Bovine Sampling & Medication QUIZ

Question 1

Name the “last resort” vein used to obtain a blood sample or administer IV medication in a cow?
1. Subcutaneus abdominal (milk) vein
2. Pudenal vein
3. Coccygeal (tail) vein
4. Jugular vein

Answer 1

1. Subcutaneus abdominal (milk) vein

Question 2

Bovine coccygeal vertebrae have arches of bony canals called:
1. Sacral vertebrae
2. Atlanto-occiptal space
3. Hemal processes
4. Zygomatic arches

Answer 2

3. Hemal processes

Question 3

A technique to induce urination in female cattle is
1. whistling
2. yell in her ear
3 rubbing the area below the vulva
4. tail jack

Answer 3

3. rubbing the area below the vulva

Question 4

Answer 4

2

Question 5

What is the cowside test used to detect somatic cells in milk:
1. Standard Plate Count
2. Total Protein Refractometry
3. Plate agglutination Test (PAT)
4. California Mastitis Test (CMT)

Answer 5

4. California Mastitis Test (CMT)

Question 6

T/F: Chemical disinfectants should be used in syringes when using a live virus product.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Giving liquid medication by mouth to cattle is called
1. balling
2. drenching
3. transfaunation
4. soaking

Answer 7

2. drenching

Question 8

T/F: Rumen intubation via the nasogastric route is common in ruminants since their nasal passage diameter is similar to that of a horse.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the withdrawal period of the antiboitic shown below?
a. 28 days
b. 96 hours after last dose of drug
c. no withdrawal period needed.
d. it may not be used in animals that produce milk for human consumption

Answer 9

b. 96 hours after last dose of drug

Question 10

List the 4 steps of Intramammary Infusion in order.

Answer 10

1. udder milk from each teat & properly dispose of
2. thoroughly wash hands and put on exam gloves
3. clean each teat with new cloth per teat and let dry
4. dip each teat in germicide starting from far to near. then infuse from near to far to prevent contamination