Cattle Flashcards
In food animals, where should you give IM injections?
Neck muscles
What are the two commonly used veins in cattle?
Jugular
Tail vein
Where is high cellulose food digested in cattle?
In the rumen
Is the pH of a cattle rumen acidic or alkaline?
Alkaline
How big is the rumen in an adult cow?
About 50 gallons
What type of gas is a by product of microbial fermentation?
MethAne
Where are complex carbs broken down in cattle?
The rumen
What part of the stomach has a honeycomb looking exterior and opens to the omasum?
The reticulum
What has many leaves, is the size of a volley ball, and goes into the abomasum?
The omasum
What does the abomasum produce and why?
It produces pepsin and HCL for protein digestion
What are the sections of the abomasum?
Cardiac, fundus, and pyloris
Where do enzymatic digestion and absorption occur in a cow?
The small intestine
What happens in the cecum of cattle?
Microbial fermentation; vitamins B production, water absorption, waste atorage
How much poop do cattle produce a day?
50-100lbs a day
What is the pH of cow poop?
Alkaline
What is the main energy source for cattle?
Complex cards
What does fat provide in cattle?
Heat, insulation, protection
What are the three fat soluble vitamins?
Vitamin A, D, E.
What are the six macro minerals cattle need?
NaCl, K, P, Mg, Ca, S
What are the 11 micro minerals cattle need?
Zn, Se, Mn, I, F, Cr, Cu, Fe, Si, Mo, Co
Why do dairy cattle consume more grain?
Because they are in a negative energy state
