Cattle Breeds Flashcards
Cattle walk on digits __ and __
3 and 4
This beef breed originated in scotland and is almost always black. They are naturally polled.
Angus
This beef breed originated in Italy. It has a high heat tolerance and gentle disposition, and is known as the tallest beef breed.
Chianina
This breed of cattle originated in England and is considered dual purpose.
Shorthorn
This breed of cattle originated in the Netherlands. It is number one in milk production and is the most commonly used. It is also the largest dairy breed.
Holstein
This breed of cattle is known for it high dairy fat % and is the smallest breed of dairy cows.
Jersey
This is the second most common and highest producing dairy breed.
Brown Swiss
Tail restraint used to temporarily disable the cow. The tail is pulled upwards towards the back and along the midline
Tail Jack
Using hobbles or rope to tie chute
Leg Restraint
Applying pressure to sensitive parts to bring cattle into recumbency. **Always right lat to monitor bloat
Casting
Restraining calves using this method is called ____
Flanking
2 common sites for venipuncture in cattle are ___
Coccygeal and Jugular Vein
To obtain a urine sample from cattle you should __ cows and ___ bulls
**Stimulate perineal area on female cows by lightly stroking the area at base of vulva
**Shake the prepuce of
This is a ___, used to ___
Drenching /Drenching syringe - Used to administer liquid medication orally
Two methods of rumen fluid collection are ___ and ___
**Orogastric (ororumen) route—tube
**Rumenocentesis—clip and prep area caudal to xiphoid left of ventral midline
Rumen fluid that is green color, odor from fermentation, mix of protozoal microbes, pH 6.5-7.5 is considered ___
Normal
A frick speculum is used to ___
hold open the mouth for rumen intubation
The most common method of rumen intubation is ___. Is is used for colleting rumen fluid for sampling/diagnosis, treat bloat, deliver fluids
Ororumen
Before administering fluids, you must ___ and ___ to assure it is in the rumen.
Palpate - verify not in trachea
Aspirate - should get rumen fluid
**Kink the end when removing to prevent aspiration
Hormonal implants in cattle are most commonly placed in the __ and cause increased weight gain by __% to __%
Ear
8 - 15%
IM injection should be ___ in cattle. They should be done in the __ if necessary.
Avoided, Lateral Cervicals
No more than __ mls should be injected IM per site in cattle.
10 mls
Subcutaneous injections in cattle can be given __.
Anywhere the skin can be tented
IV catheters in cattle are placed in the __. They are usually __ to __ gauge.
Jugular, 10 - 14g
T or F: Placing an IV catheter in cattle is the same as in small animal, except it must be sutured in place.
True
True or False: Gunshot and Electrocution are NOT acceptable methods of cattle euthanasia in any occasion.
FALSE
Who regulates LVT’s in Texas?
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Normal TPR for Cattle:
Heart Rate:
Respiration:
Temperature:
40-80 bpm
10-30 rpm
100.4-103.0 F
