sem 2 past exams Flashcards
The use of 5-in-1 vaccination in beef cattle does NOT protect against which disease?
a. Malignant Edema (Clostridium septicum)
b. Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)
c. Leptospirosis (Leptospira interrogans)
d. Blackleg (Clostridium chauvoei)
c. Leptospirosis (Leptospira interrogans)
For parasite preventatives, such as Cydectin or Tickboss, the dose would be calculated
based on which measurement?
a. It is a standard 2.5ml dose for each individual
b. The weight of the individual being treated
c. The weight of the heaviest animal being treated
d. The average weight of the animals being treated
c. The weight of the heaviest animal being treated
Where do you need a cat positioned for a towel wrap?
a. In the middle of the table
b. Off the table, in a one arm hold
c. At the edge of the table
d. In its carry cage
a. In the middle of the table
Body condition scoring (BCS) in dairy cattle uses an assessment of which areas of the cow as
the starting point?
a. The loin area beside the spine, between the last long rib and hips
b. The spinal processes between the hip and tail head
c. The area between the tail head and pin bones, and rump conformation
d. The transverse processes between the hip and the pin bones
c. The area between the tail head and pin bones, and rump conformation
In this image of a cow standing at rest in a race, where the shaded circle indicates this cow’s
flight zone, what would be the most likely outcome if a handler applied pressure at point X?
a. The cow won’t react
b. The cow will back out of the race
c. The cow will remain standing but alert
d. The cow will move forward towards the crush
(X is behind the cow)
c. The cow will remain standing but alert
As a vet in large animal practice, you are called out to see a cow, which has been put the property’s yards for your visit. You will use your distance exam to inform your questions to the producer when taking your clinical history. A body condition score is best performed?
a. As you approach the animal in a small enclosure or race
b. As you approach the yards where the animal is located
c. As you enter the paddock where the cow was pastured
d. As you enter the property
a. As you approach the animal in a small enclosure or race
When leaving the UQ cattle facilities, you must decontaminate your gumboots. Which is the
CORRECT order for decontamination?
a. Scrubbing with detergent, scrubbing with disinfectant, walking through
disinfectant footbath, hosing off
b. Hosing off, scrubbing with disinfectant, scrubbing with detergent, walking
through disinfectant footbath
c. Hosing off, scrubbing with detergent, scrubbing with disinfectant, walking through disinfectant footbath
d. Walking through disinfectant footbath, hosing off, scrubbing with detergent,
scrubbing with disinfectant
c. Hosing off, scrubbing with detergent, scrubbing with disinfectant, walking through disinfectant footbath
There are similarities and differences in the methods used to pick-up the front and hind feet
of horses. Which ONE (1) of the following statements is INCORRECT when considering
picking-up horses’ feet?
a. For both front and hind feet, the limb and foot is placed between your legs,
resting the hoof on your thighs/knees.
b. For the front foot, the inside hand is always used to pick-up the foot. The inside
hand can also be used to pick-up the hind foot.
c. When picking-up both front and hind feet, the hand is first placed on the back
and top of the limb, and then travels down towards the fetlock.
d. With both front and hind feet, the foot does not need to be placed firmly on the
ground but instead can be allowed to slide out of your hand when near the
ground.
a. For both front and hind feet, the limb and foot is placed between your legs,
resting the hoof on your thighs/knees.
You need to examine a lame horse who is one of three in a 20metre x 20metre yard. Which
ONE (1) of the following statements describes the SAFEST technique for catching the lame
horse?
a. Quietly approach the three horses from behind and squeeze in between to place
the halter on the lame horse.
b. Reach over or between the rails of the fence to place the halter on the lame
horse.
c. Consider catching each horse separately. Approach the near side of the closest
horse, apply the halter, and then tie each horse to an individual loop of twine.
d. Stand in the centre of the yard and chase the three horses around the yard until
the lame horse is separated from the others and can then be caught.
c. Consider catching each horse separately. Approach the near side of the closest
horse, apply the halter, and then tie each horse to an individual loop of twine.
Application of a nose twitch can, in some horses, be an effective but short-term form of
restraint. Which ONE (1) of the following statements BEST describes the CORRECT
application of a nose twitch to a horse.
a. With the handler on left side of horse, approach from the right side of the horse
and firmly grab the lower lip to apply the twitch. All fingers should be placed
through the loop of the twitch during application.
b. With the handler on left side of horse, approach from the left side of the horse
and firmly grab the upper lip to apply the twitch. All fingers except one should be placed through the loop of the twitch during application.
c. With the handler on left side of horse, approach from in front of the horse and
firmly grab the upper lip to apply the twitch. All fingers should be placed through
the loop of the twitch during application.
d. With the handler on left side of horse, approach from the left side of the horse
and firmly grab the lower lip to apply the twitch. All fingers except one should be
placed through the loop of the twitch during application.
b. With the handler on left side of horse, approach from the left side of the horse
and firmly grab the upper lip to apply the twitch. All fingers except one should be placed through the loop of the twitch during application.
The most efficient method for moving a group of weaner pigs between pens or to a weigh
scale is using:
a. Multiple handlers in an arc
b. A board
c. A snout snare
d. A waddy or poly pipe
b. A board
To ensure the safety of the animal and the operator, it is important to understand how to
correctly catch and restrain weaner pigs. To catch this class of pig you should first grasp the
pig’s:
a. Back leg above the hock
b. Abdomen using a two-handed grasp
c. Front leg below the shoulder
d. Sternum using a two-handed grasp
a. Back leg above the hock
What would be the most effective and efficient way of restraining 100 sheep for FAMACHA
scoring?
a. Tipping
b. Standing restraint against a rail
c. In a race
d. In a small yard
c. In a race
What is the MAXIMUM weight a piglet or weaner could be when being caught using the
catch and restraint technique practised at the Westbrook pig practical?
a. 5 kg
b. 10 kg
c. 15 kg
d. 20 kg
c. 15 kg
What does a FAMACHA score of 2 indicate?
a. Severe anaemia, immediate intervention is required
b. Moderate anaemia, decision to drench depends on body condition
c. Moderate anaemia, decision to drench depends on environmental conditions
d. Little to no anaemia, animal likely has a low worm burden
d. Little to no anaemia, animal likely has a low worm burden
What would be an industry appropriate BCS score, in a female sheep at the start of the
joining window?
a. Anything greater than BCS 1
b. BCS 1 or 2
c. BCS 3 or 4
d. BCS 4 or 5
c. BCS 3 or 4
