Poster Presentation Flashcards
1
Q
When must lambs be identified?
A
- within 6 months of birth if the animals are housed overnight
- within 9 months if the animals are not housed overnight
- before the animal moves from its holding of birth
2
Q
What does the type of identifier used depend on?
A
- wether the animal is fully EID identified animal which is not used for slaughter before 12 months old
- or if the animal is a slaughter animal
3
Q
Types of identifiers?
A
- ear tags
- tattoos
- pastern tags
- boluses (must be black)
4
Q
How many identifiers are required?
A
- animals born or identified after 31 Dec 2009 and kept for breeding or beyond 12 months of age must be identified with 2 identifiers
- 1 electronic and 1 conventional
- a zero then the unique flock mark and then the 5 digit animal number
5
Q
What factors affect the need for hoof trimming?
A
- breed and genetics
- soil moisture and characteristics
- management and nutrition
6
Q
How can sheep be held in place during examinations?
A
- a tilt or turn table
- an elevated platform with a head gate
- a sheep or deck chair
- tipping the sheep
7
Q
How to trim the hoof?
A
- securely hold leg of sheep
- inspect hoof and remove any mud, manure, stones between walls of hoof
- clean all the junk and crud out
- begin trimming around the perimeter of the hoof
8
Q
What is bluetongue?
A
- a non-contagious, viral disease spread by biting insects
- signs a red/brown around coronet
9
Q
What is foot and mouth disease?
A
- a highly contagious viral disease
- signs include blisters, or ulcerations on mouth, snout, tongue or around top of feet
10
Q
What is Foot rot?
A
- caused by warmth, mud, poor sanitation/ poor environmental conditions which cause the bacteria to spread
11
Q
What is laminitis?
A
- lameness caused by inadequate blood flow in hoof caused by digestive problems
12
Q
What is soremouth?
A
- lameness resulting from blisters appearing on skin near top of hoof wall
13
Q
What is sheep’s dentition?
A
- at 1 they have 2 teeth, at 2 they have 4, and then at 3 they have 8 (however 2 still remain small)
- I0/4, C0/0, PM3/3, M3/3 x2 = 32 teeth
14
Q
Signs of dental problems?
A
- excessive salivation
- eyes wincing during chewing
- restlessness due to pain
- foul smell from mouth
- lumps, spurs, sharp points
15
Q
How to check teeth?
A
- restrain in comfortable position
- part top and bottom lips to reveal teeth and dental pad
- run fingers along side of head to check for lumps or sharpness
16
Q
How to deal with external parasites?
A
- protect by dipping or the use of an effective preventative chemical agent
- if infected treatment must be given without delay
17
Q
How to deal with internal parasites?
A
- controlled by grazing management or anthelmintic treatment administered at appropriate times based upon the parasites life cycle
- examples include roundworms, trematodes, tapeworms
18
Q
How are vaccines administered?
A
- subcutaneous over the ribs, behind armpit or high up on the neck
19
Q
What is clostridial vaccination?
A
- an annual booster which is given in late pregnancy
20
Q
What is toxoplasmosis vaccination?
A
- single vaccination given at least 3 weeks before breeding to protect at least the first 2 pregnancies
21
Q
What is ovine johns vaccination?
A
- vaccination for lambs between 1 and 4 months old
22
Q
What is TB and how is it tested?
A
- it is primarily a respiratory infection
- tested with a skin test
- small amount of avian and bovine tuberculin is injected into deep layer of skin on neck
- after 3 days vet measures skin at site
23
Q
Why blood sample before lambing?
A
- to identify any issues with energy levels and so appropriate nutritional adjustments can be made if required
24
Q
When else should blood samples be gathered?
A
- before mating to ensure optimum condition
- lambs to ensure growth rate is not being affected
25
Q
Why should milk be tested?
A
- substances such as antibiotics, pain relief medication and wormers
- test for salmonella, listeria Monocytogenes and e.coli
26
Q
Legal requirements for ownership?
A
- firstly need a country parish number for the land where animals are kept
- once received animals can be moved to owners holding under general license
27
Q
Feeding requirements?
A
- require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water
- require vitamins A D and E
- consumer between 1/2 to 4 gallons a day
28
Q
Why is energy Requiremnts important?
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- carbohydrates, fats and excess proteins all contribute to fulfilling requirements
- fed by providing pasture and browse, hay, silage and grains
29
Q
How is protein provided?
A
- most commonly used is soybean meal
- also used sunflower meal, peanut meal
30
Q
Husbandry - outside?
A
- beneficial for better ventilation and more exercise
31
Q
Husbandry - inside?
A
- traditional barns, pole buildings, metal buildings
- provides protection for shepherd, sheep, feed, and equipment
- bedding provide warmth, insulation and comfort
- straw, hay, sawdust, wood shavings, paper products
