Quiz #2 - Large Animal Reproduction

Question 1

The breeding soundness exam is performed when??

Answer 1

before breeding season

Question 2

Can one determine how long the animal will be able to breed via breeding soundness exam?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

What is the normal presentation of birth in large animals?

Answer 3

front feet first

then head

Question 4

During which stage of labor is the fetus delivered?

Answer 4

stage 2

Question 5

What species is not seasonally polyestrous?

Answer 5

cattle

Question 6

What species has the shortest estrous period?

Answer 6

cattle

Question 7

What large animal species tends to come “into season” during Spring?

Answer 7

horses

Question 8

When is not a good time to observe for signs of heat?

Answer 8

feeding time

Question 9

What species has diminished estrus behavior response when the female cannot see, hear, or smell an intact male?

Answer 9

sheep

Question 10

What large animal species will commonly “wink” as a sign that she is in heat?

Answer 10

horse

Question 11

What is the most common method of pregnancy diagnosis in swine?

Answer 11

transabdominal ultrasound

Question 12

A brangus is a common example of what?

Answer 12

crossbreed

Question 13

Is oxytocin directly involved in resulting in mastitis?

Answer 13

no

Question 14

What is the major hormonal influence during metestrus?

Answer 14

progesterone

Question 15

How many mammary glands do horses have?

Answer 15

4

Question 16

What hormone is not a prerequisite for lactation?

Answer 16

testosterone