manage livestock health in accordance with legislation

Question 1

what is the temperature range of cattle

Answer 1

38.0 - 39.3

Question 2

what is the temperature range of sheep

Answer 2

38.3 - 39.9

Question 3

what is the temperature range of goats

Answer 3

38.5. - 39.7

Question 4

what is the temperature range of pigs

Answer 4

38.7 - 39.8

Question 5

what is the respiration rate of cattle

Answer 5

25-30

Question 6

what is the respiration rate of sheep, goats & pigs

Answer 6

10 - 20

Question 7

explain how appetite & water intake are indicators of health

Answer 7

consistent feed monitoring - leftovers, out of parlour feeders, feeding in parlour
reduction in performance
dull coat
body condition loss
metabolic conditions
water intake - dehydration (signs can be tricky to spot) - salt lick near water trough increases water intake

Question 8

explain behavioural indicators of health

Answer 8

posture - head down
movement
restlessness
actions & reactions

Question 9

explain how faeces is an indicator of health

Answer 9

loose/firm
worms
constipation
no urine = dehydration

Question 10

explain which diseases coughing & discharges are indicators of

Answer 10

pneumonia - coughing & nasal discharge
metritis
eyes
udder
mouth - foaming

Question 11

how is condition an indicator of health

Answer 11

coat
skin
eyes
ears
nose
mouth/teeth
mucous membranes

Question 12

how is body condition an indicator of health

Answer 12

practical method of assessing animals condition
identifies animals with negative energy balance (usually in early lactation)

Question 13

what are the five freedoms

Answer 13

1 good lifestyle
2 good nutrition
3 good environment
4 good handling
5 good health

Question 14

what legislation relates to the 5 freedoms and what are the consequences of not following this

Answer 14

animal welfare act 2006
can be banned from owning animals, face unlimited fines, sent to prison for up to 6 months

Question 15

which piece of legislation is similar to the animal welfare act 2006 and what does it outline

Answer 15

welfare of farmed animals regulation 2007
more specific to farmed animals
sets minimum welfare standard for farm animals that are kept & reared on farms

Question 16

what is the year of the welfare of animal transport order and explain what it is

Answer 16

2006
plan journey & keep as short as possible
ensure animals are fit to travel & check throughout journey
trained/competent people handling animals
give animals sufficient floor space & height

Question 17

explain the welfare of animals regulation 1999 (slaughter or killing)

Answer 17

occupier of slaughterhouse should ensure that instrument, restraining equipment used for stunning or killing is used in a way to facilitate rapid & effective stunning or killing

Question 18

explain the veterinary surgeons act 1966

Answer 18

registration of surgeons & practitioners
regulation of professional education & conduct
cancelling or suspending cases of misconduct