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Husbandry and accommodation Flashcards

1
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Size of a cat kennel

A

Height (cm) 45.72
Width (cm) 45.72
Depth (cm) 73.39

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Size of a small dog kennel

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Height (cm) 45.72
Width (cm) 60.96
Depth (cm) 72.39

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Size of medium dog kennel

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Height (cm) 76.20
Width (cm) 76.20
Depth (cm) 72.39

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Size of a large dog kennel

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Height (cm) 76.20
Width (cm) 121.92
Depth (cm) 72.39

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5
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Size of a giant dog kennel

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Height (cm) 91.44
Width (cm) 152.42
Depth (cm) 72.39

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Size of a walk in kennel

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Height (cm) 180
Width (cm) 140
Depth (cm) 110

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7
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How many primary amino acids?

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23

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8
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How many essential amino acids

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10, 11 in a cat

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9
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Name the 11 essential amino acids
(PVT
TIM
HALL)

+ the one that’s essential for cats!

A 
Phenylalanine
Valine
Tryptophan
Threonine
Isoleucine
Methionine
Histidine
Arginine
Leucine
Lysine
Essential for cats only; Taurine
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10
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Definition of “Protein”

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Are very large molecules made up of long chains of sub-units called amino acids

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11
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Function of protein

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Important structural role and an essential component of tissues eg muscles, hair
Combines with other nutrients to form enzymes and hormones to regulate metabolism
Necessary for the formation of antibodies
Can be used to supply energy

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12
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Protein deficiency would present by?

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Lack of appetite (anorexia)
Loss of bodyweight/poor growth
Loss of coat condition
Impaired immune function

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13
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Fats consist largely of?

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Triglycerides

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14
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Function of fats?

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Concentrated energy source
Aids absorption of fat soluble vitamins ADEK
Increases palatability
Source of essential fatty acids (EFA)
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Arachidonic (essential for cats)
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15
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A deficiency in Essential fatty acids (EFA) would present with?

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Skin lesions (abdomen, thighs)
Poor coat condition
Impaired wound healing
Reproductive failure

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16
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Carbohydrates are found as?

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Polysaccharides
Disaccharides
Monosaccharides

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17
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Polysaccharides

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Starch, Complex carbohydrates and Milk

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18
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Disaccharides

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Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose

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19
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Monosaccharides

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Glucose
Fructose
Galactose

20
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Monosaccharides are absorbed directly into…

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The blood stream

21
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Function of carbohydrates

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Cheap energy source. But not generally considered an essential nutrient

22
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High levels of fibre can effect…

A

Mineral absorption

23
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Fat soluble vitamins

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A,D,E &K

24
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Water soluble vitamins

A

B & C

25
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Vitamin A

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helps maintain internal and external linings and is necessary for a healthy reproductive tract

26
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Signs of deficiency of vitamin A

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include watery eyes, a rough hair coat, and a reduced growth rate.

27
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Vitamin D

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regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus

28
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Vitamin D is produced?

A

When exposed to sunlight

29
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Vitamin E

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promotes good health

30
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Lack of vitamin E causes…

A

failure of the reproductive system

31
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Vitamin K

A

Important for blood clotting

32
Q

Hight of a security fence for a dog should be?

A

3M

33
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Minimum amount of pasture for a horse thats permanently out on grass

A

1.25-2.50 acres (0.5-1.5 hectares) for horses

34
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Fence for a horse

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Fencing should be 1.25m high, with the bottom rail 0.5m above ground

35
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Temperature for hospital accommodation for an adult dog

A

18-23 degrees Celsius

36
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Temperature for accommodation for a bitch during parturition

A

18-21 degrees celsius

37
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Temperature for the whelping area for a neonate (cat & dog) on week 1

A

26-29 degrees celsius

38
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Temperature for the whelping area for a neonate (cat & dog) on week 2

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21-26 degrees celsius

39
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Temperature for the whelping area for a neonate (cat & dog) on week 3 until weaning

A

20 degrees celsius

40
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Optimum number of air changes her hour

A

6-12

41
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Number of air changes in isolation

A

12

42
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Isolation must be at least ____m away from the kennels, and ____m in new buildings

A

5m in old buildings and 10m in new buildings

43
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Isolation in a horse must be

A

35m away

44
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UVA lighting should be changed every ____ months

A

6

45
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Temperature of isolation should be?

A

18-23 degrees celsius

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