Husbandry and accommodation

Question 1

Size of a cat kennel

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Size of a small dog kennel

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Size of medium dog kennel

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Size of a large dog kennel

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Size of a giant dog kennel

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Size of a walk in kennel

Answer 6

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

Question 7

How many primary amino acids?

Answer 7

23

Question 8

How many essential amino acids

Answer 8

10, 11 in a cat

Question 9

Name the 11 essential amino acids
(PVT
TIM
HALL)

+ the one that’s essential for cats!

Answer 9

Phenylalanine
Valine
Tryptophan
Threonine
Isoleucine
Methionine
Histidine
Arginine
Leucine
Lysine
Essential for cats only; Taurine

Question 10

Definition of “Protein”

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Function of protein

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Protein deficiency would present by?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Fats consist largely of?

Answer 13

Triglycerides

Question 14

Function of fats?

Answer 14

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)

Question 15

A deficiency in Essential fatty acids (EFA) would present with?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Carbohydrates are found as?

Answer 16

Polysaccharides
Disaccharides
Monosaccharides

Question 17

Polysaccharides

Answer 17

Starch, Complex carbohydrates and Milk

Question 18

Disaccharides

Answer 18

Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose

Question 19

Monosaccharides

Answer 19

Glucose
Fructose
Galactose

Question 20

Monosaccharides are absorbed directly into…

Answer 20

The blood stream

Question 21

Function of carbohydrates

Answer 21

Cheap energy source. But not generally considered an essential nutrient

Question 22

High levels of fibre can effect…

Answer 22

Mineral absorption

Question 23

Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 23

A,D,E &K

Question 24

Water soluble vitamins

Answer 24

B & C

Question 25

Vitamin A

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Signs of deficiency of vitamin A

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Vitamin D

Answer 27

regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus

Question 28

Vitamin D is produced?

Answer 28

When exposed to sunlight

Question 29

Vitamin E

Answer 29

promotes good health

Question 30

Lack of vitamin E causes...

Answer 30

failure of the reproductive system

Question 31

Vitamin K

Answer 31

Important for blood clotting

Question 32

Hight of a security fence for a dog should be?

Answer 32

3M

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Fence for a horse

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Temperature for hospital accommodation for an adult dog

Answer 35

18-23 degrees Celsius

Question 36

Temperature for accommodation for a bitch during parturition

Answer 36

18-21 degrees celsius

Question 37

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

Answer 37

26-29 degrees celsius

Question 38

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

Answer 38

21-26 degrees celsius

Question 39

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

Answer 39

20 degrees celsius

Question 40

Optimum number of air changes her hour

Answer 40

6-12

Question 41

Number of air changes in isolation

Answer 41

12

Question 42

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

Answer 42

5m in old buildings and 10m in new buildings

Question 43

Isolation in a horse must be

Answer 43

35m away

Question 44

UVA lighting should be changed every ____ months

Answer 44

6

Question 45

Temperature of isolation should be?

Answer 45

18-23 degrees celsius