practice final Flashcards
which is not desirable reproductive characteristic of a sow
a long rebreeding interval
feed conversion efficiency ia an important production parameter in pig farming as it measures the
amount of pig feed used to produce a kg of lean meat
approx after what time period do intestine stop absorbing colostrum immunoglobulins in a calf
12 hours
how are genetic differences for various traits expressed in the beef industry in aus
estimated breeding values
what are the advantages of surgical castration cattle
formation of cod, operator can see organ removed, and inexpensive
the diet most likely to provide a balance of nutrients suitable for a 5 year old stock horse that is not in work would be
mixed species grass pasture with 1-2 flakes of lucerne hay given twice daily
which is highest concern about morbidity and mortality in live export of aus animals to other countries
which is true with respect to ethics and animal welfare
a. Ethics describes concepts of right and wrong behaviour in relation to animals
b. Ethics describes behaviour that is law abiding
c. Ethics means we should always optimise the welfare of animals
d. Ethics describes our understanding of animal rights
a
what is an important principle of replacement
using cell cultures and computer models
what legislation mandates the use of animal ethics committees
the animal care and protection act
who is responsible for ensuring the scientific project is conducted as approved by the animal ethics committee
the investigator
Which of the following is NOT essential for maintaining an industry approved standard of animal welfare in production systems?
a. Handling facilities, equipment and procedures that minimise stress
b. Adequate provision of food and water
c. Selection of stock best suited to the saleable product
d. Providing reasonable precautions against extreme weather and natural disasters
c
When leaving the UQ Dairy walk, you must decontaminate your gumboots. Which is the CORRECT order for decontamination?
Hosing off, scrubbing with detergent, scrubbing with disinfectant, walking through disinfectant footbath, walking over disinfectant impregnated mat
rumination time equates to approx what proportion of their grazing time
75%
what goat is like brown with white stripes on eyes and white socks
toggenburg
average gestation length for dairy goat
5 months
goats have what type of digestive system
ruminant
key objective of australian feral camel management project
reduce number of feral camels
what terminology is commonly used for newborn alpaca
cria
Which of the following is NOT routinely done as part of the health management of camelids?
a. Tail docking
b. 5 in 1 vaccine
c. Vitamin D supplementation
d. Selenium supplementation
a
Which of the following is TRUE about camelids forestomach?
3 chambered stomach unique to camelids
horse gaits from slow to fast
walk, trot, canter, gallop
a filly becomes a mare classically at what point
4 yr olds bday
near side
horses left
off side
horses right
eventing in horses is a combo of what
dressage, show jumping and cross country
what colour that looks brown horse (lol look at pics)
bay
stereotypes in horses
seemingly functionless motor sequences
where does thoroughbred racing occur most
NSW and Vic
500kg horse needs approx how many litres of water a day
25 L
how many days is average cycle length in mare
21-22
Which statement is CORRECT regarding the Australian sheep industries?
a. Prime lamb, mutton and wool production are increasing
b. Prime lamb production is increasing and mutton production is decreasing
c. Wool production is increasing and mutton production is decreasing
d. Prime lamb and wool production are increasing and mutton production is decreasing
b
what sheep breed is commonly a terminal sire in aus
poll dorset
second cross lamb typically result of
first cross ewe x terminal sire ram
Which of these is NOT routinely included in lamb marking?
a. Castration of males
b. Drenching
c. Ear tagging
d. Mulesing
drenching
Which husbandry procedures in sheep help prevent flystrike?
a. Drenching, crutching, shearing
b. Mulesing, shearing, vaccination
c. Drenching, vaccination, jetting
d. Mulesing, crutching, backlining
d
Which of the following is NOT true with respect to principles of livestock transport for good welfare?
a. Livestock should be handled using low-stress methods by competent and trained stockpersons
b. Transport facilities and vehicles should be designed and maintained for safe transport of livestock
c. The journey should be planned to minimise travel times, provide safe travel with attention to journey-associated risks
d. All animals may be transported provided the above three principles are met
d
Which of the following descriptions do NOT represent animals that are unfit to load for transport in Australia?
a. Those that are unable to stand unaided and bear weight on each leg
b. Those that are blind in both eyes
c. Animals that have been diagnosed pregnant by a veterinarian
d. Females travelling without young which have given birth within the previous 48 hours
c. Animals that have been diagnosed pregnant by a veterinarian
Which of the following are recognised classes of stock, present in the UQ Dairy Herd?
a. Bucket calves/ weaners/ springers/ bulls
b. Dry cows/ milking cows/ mated heifers/ pregnant heifers
c. Yearlings/ unjoined heifers/ joined heifers/ transition herd
d. All the above
d
In the Australian beef industry, what is the commonly used term for an 18month old male bovine, uncastrated and has escaped mustering for sale, often repeatedly?
mickey
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used head restraint for an Old-World Camelid?
a. Wooden nose peg
b. Halter
c. Bridle
d. Muzzle
muzzle
The term “Cria” refers to which age group of South American Camelids?
a. Adult female
b. Newborn
c. Juvenile
d. Castrated male
b
What does “Rut” mean in relation to Old World Camelid’s behaviour?
male sexual behaviour
Which of the following products sourced from Alpacas are the most important commercially in Australia?
fibre
Which of the following breeds of goat are farmed primarily for milk production in Australia?
a. Saanen
b. Angora
c. Boer
d. Cashmere
saanen
For which of the following animal health issues are goats routinely drenched to optimise production?
internal parasites
When estimating the age of goats if you observe that four (4) permanent incisors only have erupted then the most CORRECT estimate of the goat’s age is?
18-21 months
critical period for optimum nutritional management of breeding does
late gestation and early lactation
not desirable reproductive characteristic of a sow
long rebreeding interval
pig 9-16wks of age and is 70kg liveweight best describes a:
porker
Sow and piglet nursing behaviours have been categorised into phases. Select the most CORRECT statement below.
a. There are 3 phases of nursing, nursing usually lasts for 150-220 seconds, and not every nursing includes phases 2 and 3.
b. There are 5 phases of nursing with sow vocalisations usually peaking in phase 5.
c. There are 6 phases of feeding, nursing usually last for 100-120 seconds and not every nursing results in milk being available to the piglets.
d. There are 4 phases of nursing, all piglets feed at the same time, and piglets normally nurse every 60-80 minutes.
There are 6 phases of feeding, nursing usually last for 100-120 seconds and not every nursing results in milk being available to the piglets.
Of the listed behaviours seen in mature pigs, which can become a problem and be classed as abnormal?
a. Rooting
b. Nesting
c. Belly nosing
d. Mounting
belly nosing
A female pig that has been transferred to the breeding herd, been mated and farrowed for the first time is a
sow
The optimum temperature range for weaner pigs is?
20-30 degrees
Which of the following is the correct definition for the farrowing rate of sows?
the number of sows mated that actually farrow
castrated male pig
barrow