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Lecture 1- Basics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the word “boer” after?

A

It is the Dutch word for farmer

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2
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Boer goat traits

A

-hardiness
-weight gain
-docility

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3
Q

Buck

A

Intact adult male

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4
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Doe

A

Adult female goat

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5
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Wether

A

A castrated male goat

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6
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Yearling

A

Goats from 12-24 months of age

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7
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Kid

A

A goat less than a year old

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8
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Spelling

A

A female kid

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9
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Buckling

A

A male kid

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10
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Kidding

A

Process of birthing in goats

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11
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Meat goats

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-rapid weight gain
-lactate for 4-6 months
-sticky, more muscular

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12
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Dairy goats

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-high milk production
-lactate for up to 10 months post kidding
-long legs and large udders

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13
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How to handle goats

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Put one hand under the head and the other on the shoulder/side to hold
-only grab pregnant does by the horns
-never grab kids by their horns

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14
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What to think about when catching a goat

A

-flight zones
-lifestage
-surroundings

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15
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Where are flight zones?

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-directly behind the goat
-60° angle, 135° from the front

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16
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How to halter a goat

A
  • adjustable line goes under the nose
  • halter goes over the horns and under the ears
  • tighten halter by pulling on lead
  • always lead the goat from its left (goat on your right)
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17
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What does BCS indicate?

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  • BCS evaluates muscle and external fat cover of an animal
  • poor BCS may indicate under feeding , poor nutrition, or disease
  • high BCS can indicate over feeding
18
Q

BCS scale

A
  • 1-5
  • 1=emaciated
  • 3=ideal
  • 5=obese
19
Q

Can BCS use half scores?

A

Yes

20
Q

Why mic ur BCS fluctuate?

A

-pregnancy
-age
-parturition

21
Q

How to gauge BCS

A

-lumbar region~feel for fat and muscle around the spine
-ribs~should not be seen, should be able to feel ribs with little pressure
-sternum~fat pad on sternum, not too loose or fatty

22
Q

FAMACHA test

A

-developed in South Africa
-detects anemia
-allows selective deworming or narrowing down illness

23
Q

FAMACHA scoring

A
  • scale of 1-5
  • 1=red (ideal)
  • 5=white
  • judge the reddest part of the inner lid
24
Q

Are there half scores with FAMACHA?

A

No

25
Q

FAMACHA steps

A
  1. Cover
  2. Push
  3. Pull
  4. Pop
26
Q

What does TPRR stand for?

A
  • Temperature
  • Pulse
  • Respiration
  • Rumen Movements
27
Q

Normal temperature range

A

101- 102.5

28
Q

How to take a temperature

A
  • taken Rectally with thermometer
  • wear gloves
  • put lube on thermometer
    -if temp is abnormal, compare to another animal in same pen
29
Q

Normal heart rate

A

70-90 bpm

30
Q

How to take a pulse

A
  • left side of goat
  • place fingers on lower rib cage (armpit)
  • feel for heartbeat
31
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Normal respiratory rate

A
  • 10-30 breaths/non
  • place hand on the flank
  • count each expansion of the chest wall
  • put a hand in front of the nose
32
Q

Normal rumen movements rate

A

1-2 rumen movements/ minute

33
Q

How to listen to rumen movements

A

-rumen is located on left side
-use a stethoscope on left abdomen to listen or put a hand on the left side of the flank
- sounds like a toilet flush or feels like a stomach growling

34
Q

What issues can over grown hooves give

A
  • dirt and rocks can get trapped
  • lameness can lead to uneven footing
  • can lead to hoof rot
35
Q

Variety of factors influence when you need to trim hooves

A
  • environment
  • climate
    -diet (grain= more frequent)
36
Q

How often are hooves trimmed at Hadley farm

A

Once a month

37
Q

Step 1 hoof trimming

A
  • clean out dirt and manure with closed trimmers (use the tip of the trimmers)
38
Q

Step 2 hoof trimming

A

Trim down hoof walls
- should be even with sole
- wedge the trimmers between the hoof walls and cut at a slight angle

39
Q

Step 3 hoof trimming

A

Trim soles
- white=good
- pink=stop
-trim heel if needed
- want a flat, even surface

40
Q

Step 4 hoof trimming

A
  • blunt the tip of the toes
  • take a little bit off at a time
  • round the toes
    -normally don’t trim dewclaws unless overgrown

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