Small Ruminant QUIZ Flashcards
T/F: Goats have a dual nerve supply to each horn and each branch should be blocked with anesthesia prior to dehorning procedures.
True
T/F: Sheep and goats are sensitive to lidocaine local anesthesia and dosing overdose is a concern.
True
A restraint technique in llama/alpaca that is commonly used is:
1. Nose Pinch
2. Hair Grab
3. Ear Squeeze
4. The Necklace
- Ear Squeeze
The camelid has ___digestive chambers between the esophagus and the duodenum.
1. five
2. three
3. two
4. four
- three
Identify the body parts of the sheep (in red), using words from the list:
-poll -muzzle -breast -twist
-saddle -rump -pastern/ankle -flank
-hoof -dock -elbow -rack
-ribs -shoulder -dew claw -hip
-hock -forearm -knee -lion
Regarding the handling of sheep, the veterinary team should
1. race at the animal to induce a catatonic state.
2. keep the animals in small groups for easier handling.
3. twist the ear to induce a passive state.
4. grab the animal by the fleece to control.
- keep the animals in small groups for easier handling.
A technique for castrastion of sheep/goats is
1. Burdizzo (emasculator)
2. all choices are correct
3. Scalpel (knife)
4. Elastrator
- all choices are correct
Which vaccine should be given to any sheep/goat before castration
1. Tetanus
2. Lyme Disease
3. Hoof and mouth Disease
4. Rabies
- Tetanus
T/F: Tail docking is necessary for all sheep to maintain herd health.
False
Using the numbers on the diagram below, indicate one site acceptable for SQ injection and one for IM injection in show or meat camelids.
SQ: 24
IM: 17
What is a Cush (Kush)?
Lying down with all four legs tucked underneath.
Can be done while relaxing, chewing cud, or stress (like being handled).
How do you obtain urine samples from sheep? (be specific)
Hold nose & mouth shut for 45 seconds.
If there’s resistance, let go.
