Cattle Breeds Flashcards

1
Q

Cattle walk on digits __ and __

A

3 and 4

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2
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This beef breed originated in scotland and is almost always black. They are naturally polled.

A

Angus

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3
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This beef breed originated in Italy. It has a high heat tolerance and gentle disposition, and is known as the tallest beef breed.

A

Chianina

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4
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This breed of cattle originated in England and is considered dual purpose.

A

Shorthorn

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5
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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.

A

Holstein

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6
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This breed of cattle is known for it high dairy fat % and is the smallest breed of dairy cows.

A

Jersey

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7
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This is the second most common and highest producing dairy breed.

A

Brown Swiss

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8
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Tail restraint used to temporarily disable the cow. The tail is pulled upwards towards the back and along the midline

A

Tail Jack

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9
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Using hobbles or rope to tie chute

A

Leg Restraint

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10
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Applying pressure to sensitive parts to bring cattle into recumbency. **Always right lat to monitor bloat

A

Casting

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11
Q

Restraining calves using this method is called ____

A

Flanking

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12
Q

2 common sites for venipuncture in cattle are ___

A

Coccygeal and Jugular Vein

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13
Q

To obtain a urine sample from cattle you should __ cows and ___ bulls

A

**Stimulate perineal area on female cows by lightly stroking the area at base of vulva
**Shake the prepuce of

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14
Q

This is a ___, used to ___

A

Drenching /Drenching syringe - Used to administer liquid medication orally

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15
Q

Two methods of rumen fluid collection are ___ and ___

A

**Orogastric (ororumen) route—tube
**Rumenocentesis—clip and prep area caudal to xiphoid left of ventral midline

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16
Q

Rumen fluid that is green color, odor from fermentation, mix of protozoal microbes, pH 6.5-7.5 is considered ___

17
Q

A frick speculum is used to ___

A

hold open the mouth for rumen intubation

18
Q

The most common method of rumen intubation is ___. Is is used for colleting rumen fluid for sampling/diagnosis, treat bloat, deliver fluids

19
Q

Before administering fluids, you must ___ and ___ to assure it is in the rumen.

A

Palpate - verify not in trachea
Aspirate - should get rumen fluid
**Kink the end when removing to prevent aspiration

20
Q

Hormonal implants in cattle are most commonly placed in the __ and cause increased weight gain by __% to __%

A

Ear
8 - 15%

21
Q

IM injection should be ___ in cattle. They should be done in the __ if necessary.

A

Avoided, Lateral Cervicals

22
Q

No more than __ mls should be injected IM per site in cattle.

23
Q

Subcutaneous injections in cattle can be given __.

A

Anywhere the skin can be tented

24
Q

IV catheters in cattle are placed in the __. They are usually __ to __ gauge.

A

Jugular, 10 - 14g

25
T or F: Placing an IV catheter in cattle is the same as in small animal, except it must be sutured in place.
True
26
True or False: Gunshot and Electrocution are NOT acceptable methods of cattle euthanasia in any occasion.
FALSE
27
Who regulates LVT’s in Texas?
The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
28
Normal TPR for Cattle: Heart Rate: Respiration: Temperature:
40-80 bpm 10-30 rpm 100.4-103.0 F