External Anatomy Quiz Flashcards
Fleece weight of MEDIUM WOOL breed sheep
6-8lbs/year
Foal
Young horse
Gelding
Castrated Male Horse
GIlt
Young female pig
Describe the behavior characteristics of a pig. (Inteli., herding, defense)
Inteli: High
Herding: Weak to moderate
Defenses: Biting
How are the senses of a pig? (eyes, hearing, smell)
Eyes: Nearsighted
Hearing: good
Smell: Excellent
What is the BIRTH WEIGHT of a sheep?
10lbs
What is the lifespan and gestation length of a cow?
Life: 14 yr
Gestation: 283 (9 months)
What is the MATURE WEIGHT of a sheep?
200lbs (150lbs-350lbs)
Ram
Mature Male sheep
List the average rectal temp., respiration rate, and heart rate of a pig
Rectal: 102.5
Resp: 16
Heart: 60
Wether
Castrated Male sheep
What is the lifespan and gestation length of a sheep?
8 years and 150 Days
Calf
Young Cow
Stallion
Mature Male Horse
List the average rectal temp., respiration rate, and heart rate of a sheep
Rec= 102.3 F (100.9-103.8)
Resp.= 19
Heart= 75 bpm(50-120)
Lamb
Young Sheep
Ewe
Mature Female sheep
Mare
Mature Female Horse
Describe the behavior characteristics of a cow. (Inteli., herding, defense)
Inteli: Low to moderate
Herding: Strong- weaker in dairy breeds
Defenses: Flight, kicking outwards, and charging
Colt
Young Male Horse
Filly
Young female horse
How are the senses of a sheep? (eyes, hearing, smell)
Eyes: Poor
Hearing: Good
Smell: Good
Heifer
Young Female cow
Bull
Mature Male cow
What is the BIRTH WEIGHT of a horse?
100-200lbs
What is the lifespan and gestation length of a horse?
25 years (15-30+)
336 Days
List the average rectal temp., respiration rate, and heart rate of a horse
Rectal: 100 (99.1-100.8)
Resp: 12
Heart: 45 (25-70)
Steer
Castrated Male cow
What is the BIRTH WEIGHT of a cow?
80lbs. (60lbs-110)
Describe the behavior characteristics of a sheep. (Inteli., herding, defense)
Intetilgence: low
Herding instinct: Very strong
Defense reaction: flight
Sow
Mature Female pig
What is the lifespan, slaughter age, and gestation length of a pig?
Life: 4-10 years
Slaughter: 6 months
Gestation: 114 Days (ie. 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days)
What is the MATURE HEIGHT of a horse?
13-16 Hands (1hand=4 inches)
How are the senses of a cow? (eyes, hearing, smell)
eyes: poor. especially in low light
Hearing: Good
Smell: Excellent
List the average rectal temp., respiration rate, and heart rate of a cow
rectal: 101.5 (100.4-102.8)
Resp: 30
Heart: 50 (40-70)
What is the MATURE WEIGHT of a bull?
1700lbs (1100-3000)
What is the MATURE WEIGHT of a horse?
900-1400lbs
What is the MATURE WEIGHT of a cow?
1000lbs (800lbs-1600lbs)
What is the 6 MONTH WEIGHT of a pig?
230lbs
Cow
Mature Female cow
Describe the behavior characteristics of a horse. (Inteli., herding, defense)
Ineteli: Average
Herding: Weak to moderate
Defenses: Flight, kicking behind, and biting
Boar
Mature Male pig
How are the senses of a horse? (eyes, hearing, smell)
Eyes: Fair; has blind spots infront and behind
Hearing: Excellent (noise sensitive)
Smell: Good
What is the MARKET WEIGHT of a pig?
210-245lbs
Barrow
Castrated Male Pig
What is the BIRTH WEIGHT of a pig?
2-3lbs
Fleece weight of FINEWOOL breed sheep
10-15lbs./year