Module C Self Check Flashcards
If cattle have adequate feed, they lay down for 9–12 hours a day to ______________ and ________________
Rest and Ruminate
A herd of cows are due to be bred in a months time. What is their target BCS for this stage?
2.5
A group of cattle are showing signs including open mouth panting, labored breathing, and have froth around their mouth. What type of extreme weather may they have been exposed to?
High heat, high humidity
Which of the following horses would be considered fit for transport? (check any that apply)
A colic horse whose regular veterinarian is referring it to a surgical facility.
(T or F) Horses must have daily access to forage that is free from visible mold and has minimal dust.
True
During hot conditions sheep will graze ______
Early and late in the day.
Sheep observed eating while kneeling down can indicate _______
Inappropriate trough height
When handling sheep, this task can cause pain, injury, and stress to the animal;
grabbing the sheep by their fleece/wool.
Most ruminants have microorganisms in their rumen that break down…
Cellulose
(T or F) Ruminants need to be supplemented with Vitamin B and K, as their bodies do not produce them.
False
The rumen environment is ___________, ____________ and _____________ that helps microbes grow and thrive.
Wet, warm and anaerobic
The saliva produced by a ruminant helps to buffer the microbes during digestion
True
The pH is not important in regards to the ruminants overall nutrition.
False
Undegradable proteins are broken down in which of the 4 stomachs?
Abomasum
Mature Bulls and dry cows have the lowest nutrient requirements of any class of cattle
True
Adding ____________ to dusty feed can decrease the incident of heaves in a horse.
Moisture
The prevention of sand colic in horses is a combination of psyllium and ____________ to increase fiber bulk.
Wheat bran
(T or F) Moldy sweet clover is a good source of Vitamin K.
False
(T or F) The lifestyle of a horse will not affect its overall nutritional needs
False
A plant cell carries what 2 types of cell contents (choose all that apply)
a. proteins
b. sugars
c. fibers
d. microbes
Protein, Sugar
Horses are monogastric animals and have a large stomach which allows bigger meals to be fed at once.
False
Horses drink __________ liters of water per day.
23-38L
(T or F) Lysine is the most important amino acid as horses cannot break down proteins without them.
True
Some fatty acids, like Omega 3’s can help decrease ______________________in the body.
Inflammation
The 2 best ways to keep an eye on a horse’s weight are - (choose all that apply)
a. weigh tape
b. body condition score
c. visual assessment
d. gait
Weigh tape, body condition score
Dental problems in horses will not affect their nutrition.
False
