Herbivores 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of herbivores?
A
Browsers- head up
Grazers- head down
2
Q
What are the two classification of ungulates?
A
Perissodactyl= odd toed ungulates e.g Equids, rhinos tapirs
Artiodactyl= even toed ungulates: antelope, deer, pigs etc.
3
Q
What is browse?
A
The young twigs, shoots, leaves etc.
4
Q
What are the uses of thermal imaging?
A
To see if they are coping in the climate- core temperature
Can look at inflammation
5
Q
Why condition score an animal?
A
To achieve a balance between economic feeding, good health and good welfare
Need to ensure animal is at correct body score for life and reproductive stage
6
Q
What can cause sudden death syndrome?
A
Too little protein
