ovine

Question 1

describe sheep’s point of balance

Answer 1

• similar to all other livestock
• critical to moving them quickly and safely in the direction you want them to go

Question 2

what is a safe distance to follow behind sheep

Answer 2

3 body lengths

Question 3

is it best to work with sheep individually or in a group?

Answer 3

group because they are prey animals

Question 4

what are some low stress sheep restraints

Answer 4

• straddle
• wall pressing
• haltering
• tipping or setting

Question 5

what is a FAMACHA score

Answer 5

• assesses the colour of the conjunctiva to make deworming decisions based on the level of anemia

Question 6

what does the SPFES scale use to asses abnormal expressions?

Answer 6

• orbital tightening
• cheek muscle tightening
  abnormal lip and jaw profile
  abnormal nostril and muzzle shape
  abnormal ear position