Exam 2: The Buck or Ram

Question 1

The onset of puberty is breed specific,

but usually between _______ months

Answer 1

6 - 8 months

Question 2

Polled goats are ______,

so DO NOT BREED

Answer 2

intersex

Question 3

How is scrotal circumference measured in sheep/goats

Answer 3

yellow tape

Question 4

Localized dilation of the spermatic vein

resulting in hard swelling in the cord

Answer 4

Variocele

Question 5

Variocele is more common in _____

Answer 5

RAMS

Question 6

What is the cause of epididymitis in OLDER animals?

Answer 6

Brucella ovis

Question 7

What is the cause of epididymitis in YOUNGER animals?

Answer 7

Histophilus, Corynebacterium

Actinobacillus, Haemophilus, Pseudotuberculosis

Question 8

How is epididymitis in YOUNGER animals treated?

Answer 8

Oxytetracycline long term

Question 9

Sperm granulomas are more common in _________

Answer 9

BUCKS

Question 10

Sperm granulomas are associated with intersex and polled bucks.

Affected animals are _______

Answer 10

sterile