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Final Exam Flashcards

1
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What predisposition is the one main concern of handling and restraining swine?

A

heat stress hyperthermia

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2
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Blindfolding causes a pig to do what?

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walk backwards

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3
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Do pigs like to be picked up?

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no

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4
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Can pigs revert to feral without handling?

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yes

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5
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Are pigs social animals?

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yes

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6
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Will pigs be vocal the whole time when being handled?

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yes

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7
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What is the proper location to apply a hog snare or snubbing rope?

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around upper jaw

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8
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What is the average birth weight of a piglet?

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3-4 pounds

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9
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Is hyperthermia a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?

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no

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10
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Is crushing a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?

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yes

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11
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Is suffocating by litter mates a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?

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yes

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12
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Is starvation a common cause of death in neonatal piglets?

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yes

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13
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What is the most important need of the newborn piglet immediately after birth?

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clearing airway

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14
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Are vitamin B12 injections usually done during swine processing?

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no

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15
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Is tail docking usually done during swine processing?

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yes

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16
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Is castration usually done during swine processing?

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yes

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17
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Is clipping needle teeth usually done during swine processing?

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yes

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18
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Is ear notching or tattooing usually done during swine processing?

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yes

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19
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What is the total normal number of needle teeth in the pigs?

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8

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20
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Tail docking in pigs is commonly done to prevent what?

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tail biting

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21
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What is the primary defense mechanism of swine?

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biting

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22
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What is the normal temperature for the pig?

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101-103.5

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23
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Is it true that boar semen survives current methods of cry preservation well?

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no

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24
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The “tusks” of male swine are which teeth?

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upper/lower canines

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25
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In terms of digestion what are swine?

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monogastric omnivores

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26
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What is a young female pig, from birth up to and including pregnant with first litter?

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gilt

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27
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What is a barrow?

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male pig castrated before puberty

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28
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What is a sow?

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female pig who has mothered a litter

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29
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What is a run in terms of pigs?

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a piglet weighting less than 2 pounds at birth

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30
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Which digits do swine walk on?

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3 and 4

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31
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Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the carotid artery?

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no

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32
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Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the auricular artery?

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yes

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33
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Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the coccygeal artery?

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yes

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34
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Can the pulse of swine be easily palpated on the femoral artery?

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yes

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35
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Are retained placental common in swine?

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no

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36
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Are stillbirths common in swine?

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yes

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37
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What ist he average gestation time in the pig?

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114 days

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38
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Are the tusks of a pig open or closed rooted?

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open rooted

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39
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Why do we place a ring in the nose of a pig?

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discourage rooting

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40
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Can pigs hear and smell very well?

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yes

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41
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Do pigs have 36 adult teeth?

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no

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42
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Do pigs have only two toes?

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no

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43
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Is the vision of the pig excellent?

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no

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44
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Do pigs respect solid barriers?

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yes

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45
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What is the term for the act of giving birth to piglets?

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farrowing

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46
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Llamas, Guanacos, Vicunas, and Alpacas come from what part of the world?

A

south america

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47
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Is it true that camelid dung is used for fuel in mane parts of the world?

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yes

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48
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Is it true that berserk male syndrome in camelids is a problem caused by mishandling by humans and usually remedied by euthanasia?

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yes

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49
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What camelid breed has one hump?

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dromedary

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50
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Does creation mean parturition to camelids?

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yes

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51
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Does crushing mean parturition to camelids?

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no

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52
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Does unpacking mean parturition to camelids?

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yes

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53
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Is the llama directly descended from the Vicuna?

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no

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54
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What llamoid species is the largest?

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llama

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55
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What fiber-bred, large animal species produces the finest and most expensive fiber in the world?

A

Vicuna

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56
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Are camelids scientifically classified as ruminants?

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no

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57
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Are camelids alike ruminants in that they possess a dental pad and no upper incisors?

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no

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58
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What type of placentation do camelids have?

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diffuse

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59
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Does the camel hum aid in water conservation?

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no

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60
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Are camelids the only mammals with normally oval-shaped, non-nucleated erythrocytes?

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yes

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61
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Which bones make up the cannon bone of the camelids?

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3rd and 4th metacarpals/metatarsals

62
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Is ti true that camelids don’t have hooves but do have dewclaws (vestigial digits) that may need to be trimmed regularly?

A

no

63
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Are camelids induced ovulators?

A

yes

64
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What position do camelids mate in?

A

cush

65
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Are camelids herbivores so that they can be fed the same kind of diet a small ruminant would be fed?

A

yes

66
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What is the average gestation period in lamoids?

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350 days

67
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What is the normal temperature range for a camelid?

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99-101.5 F

68
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What is the normal pulse rate range for a camelid?

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60-90 bpm

69
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What sit eh normal respiratory rate for a camelid?

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10-30 rpm

70
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Is it true that camelids should be fed high-concentrate feed at all times?

A

no

71
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What are the canines of male camelids called?

A

fighting teeth

72
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Is twinning more common in llamas than in alpacas?

A

yes

73
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Is the horse commonly used for dairy in the US?

A

no

74
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Is “free stall” an example of a dairy cattle operation?

A

yes

75
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Is “cow/calf” can example of a beef cattle operation?

A

yes

76
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Is wool an agricultural product from caprines?

A

no

77
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What species is Illinois the only top agricultural producer of?

A

swine

78
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What is the biggest expense of any animal operation?

A

feed

79
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What knot would be a good choice if you wanted to tie a live animal to a secure post or rail?

A

quick release

80
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You have a length of rope and need to make a halter. What sit eh only knot you need to know how to tie in order to accomplish this?

A

bowline

81
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You need to cast a sow. Which knot do you use to tie multiple lengths of rope together?

A

square knot

82
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What is the animal’s personal space called?

A

flight zone

83
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Where is the point of balance located on livestock species?

A

shoulder

84
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Is it true that you should use the least amount of restraint necessary to dot he job safely, for the least amount of time necessary when working with large animals?

A

yes

85
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Which side of the horse should we approach the horse from and start procedures on whenever possible?

A

left side/near side

86
Q

Can a manual twitch be used on the tail of an adult horse?

A

no

87
Q

What is the only anatomical location where we can use mechanical twitches on a horse?

A

muzzle

88
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Before elevating the leg of a horse for any procedure what should you make sure?

A

horse is standing square

89
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Is it true that foals should be “tripped” in order to get them down on the ground for restraint?

A

no

90
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Should the mare be kept close by, within sight of a foal, but restrained when working with a foal?

A

yes

91
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Is it true that the tail may be safely used to move, lift, and support a recumbent bovine?

A

no

92
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What species can be restrained via “setting up”?

A

sheep

93
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Can a secure knot be used to tie up a nose leader so it does’t slip out of place?

A

no

94
Q

Where should a chain shank be placed?

A

over the nose, dorsal to the nostrils

95
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How should the tail be elevated when “tail jacking” a cow?

A

dorsally, directly in midline

96
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What form of restrain is used most commonly on beef cattle?

A

squeeze chute

97
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Is it true that when an animal’s head is restrained in a head catch, that there is no range of being struck by the animal’s head?

A

no

98
Q

What should you not grab when restraining sheep?

A

their wool

99
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What are sheep predisposed to that must be kept in mind when restraining?

A

hyperthermia

100
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When restraining and handling camelids should you approach calmly, avoid eye contact and get the rope around the neck to initially catch them?

A

yes

101
Q

When is a breeding soundness exam performed?

A

just before breeding season

102
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Is the breeding soundness exam used to determine how long the animal will be able to breed?

A

no

103
Q

What is the normal fetal presentation of large animals?

A

front feet first then head

104
Q

In what stage of labor is the fetus delivered?

A

stage 2

105
Q

Are cattle seasonally polyestrous?

A

no

106
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Which livestock species tends to come “into season” during the spring?

A

horses

107
Q

When is not a good time to observe for signs of heat?

A

feeding time

108
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What species has diminished estrus behavior response when the female cannot see, hear, or smell the intact male?

A

sheep

109
Q

A female of what species will characteristically “wink” the vulva as a primary sign that she is in heat?

A

horses

110
Q

What is the most common method of pregnancy diagnosis in swine?

A

transabdominal ultrasound

111
Q

Brahman X Angus = Brangus is an example of what?

A

crossbreeding

112
Q

Is oxytocin directly involved in mastitis?

A

no

113
Q

What ist eh major hormonal influence during metestrus?

A

progesterone

114
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How many mammary glands do horses have?

A

4

115
Q

Which hormone is NOT a prerequisite for lactation?

A

testosterone

116
Q

What is a stallion?

A

mature, intact male horse 3y or more

117
Q

What kind of teeth are wolf teeth?

A

premolars

118
Q

Removing the sharp points that develop not eh cheek teeth of a horse is called what?

A

floating

119
Q

What is the left side of the horse also known as?

A

near side

120
Q

What is the bony prominence between the ears of a horse called?

A

poll

121
Q

What sit eh bone between the knee and fetlock joint of a horse called?

A

cannon

122
Q

What is the prominent ridge where the neck and the back meet in a horse?

A

withers

123
Q

What is the term for a young horse up to 1y?

A

foal

124
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What is a mature intact female horse called?

A

mare

125
Q

What is the term for a castrated male horse, castrated early in life before puberty?

A

gelding

126
Q

One hand is equivalent to how many inches?

A

4

127
Q

What is a mule?

A

female horse x male donkey

128
Q

What is a colt?

A

intact male horse under 3 years

129
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What is another name for the off side of a horse?

A

right side

130
Q

What is a broodmare?

A

a mare used for breeding

131
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What is a jack in terms of equids?

A

male donkey

132
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What is a jenny in therms of equids?

A

female donkey

133
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What is a hinny?

A

male horse x female donkey

134
Q

A pony must be what height?

A

14.2 hh or less

135
Q

What is a group of horses called?

A

herd

136
Q

What is the speed in which a horse can move by lifting its feet in different order or rhythm?

A

gait

137
Q

What is the act of parturition in a horse?

A

foaling

138
Q

What do you call a male pony or gelding that is used to ID a female horse in heat?

A

teaser

139
Q

What is the body part of the horse located between the stifle and hock?

A

gaskin

140
Q

What is the joint between the forearm and the cannon bone called on a horse?

A

knee

141
Q

What is the area joining the back to the croup called?

A

loin

142
Q

Where is the true knee joint in horses?

A

stifle

143
Q

Metacarpal//tarsal #2 and #4 are commonly known as what in horses?

A

splint bones

144
Q

Metacarpal/tarsal #3 in horses in commonly known as what?

A

cannon bone

145
Q

P2 in horses is more commonly known as what?

A

sort pastern bone

146
Q

The distal sesamoid bone between P3 and P2 in horses is also known as what?

A

navicular bone

147
Q

What instrument is used to clean the bottom of a horse’s hoof?

A

hoof pick

148
Q

What instrument is used to clean caked-on mud off the horse but never in bony areas?

A

curry comb

149
Q

What is the fleshy part on a horse that connects the neck to the lower jaw of the horse called?

A

throat latch

150
Q

What ist eh joint that is formed but eh junction of the third metacarpal/metatarsak bone meed in the proximal phalanx in the horse known as?

A

fetlock

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