Livestock and Veterinary Medicine

Question 1

6 Medications produced with Livestock Products

Answer 1

1. Insulin
2. Cortisone
3. Epinephrine
4. Thrombin
5. Heparin
6. Corticotrophin

Question 2

5 examples of products produced with livestock byproducts (organs, fat, bones)

Answer 2

1. Gelatin
2. Piano Keys
3. Dice
4. Candy
5. Fertilizers

Question 3

What is the LVT’s role in Livestock veterinary medicine?

Answer 3

Help the DVM maintain a SAFE food supply for the world

Question 4

What constitutes “Healthy” livestock to be slaughtered?

Answer 4

Free of Zoonotic diseases & parasites

Question 5

Goal of the Livestock Producer

Answer 5

Produce the MOST PRODUCT, of the HIGHEST QUALITY, at the LOWEST COST

Question 6

3 Types of Livestock Housing

Answer 6

1. Drylot
2. Pasture
3. Free Stall Barn

Question 7

In a Free Stall Barn, cows are able to move about freely and have a place to rest. What are 3 advantages of a Free Stall Barn?

Answer 7

1. Less Bedding Expense
2. Fewer Space Requirements
3. Fewer Teat and Udder Injuries

Question 8

The separate area where cows are milked

Answer 8

Parlor

Question 9

What are the 4 types of Parlors?

Answer 9

1. Herringbone (most common)
2. Polygon
3. Side Opening
4. Rotary or Carousel

Question 10

Where the producer stands during milking

Answer 10

Pit