ALAT 27. RUMINANTS
Which of the following is NOT a common type of research for which sheep are used? -
answer Orthopedic research
How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have? - answer4
Which would NOT be a sign of pain, distress, or illness in a sheep? - answer Drinking a
gallon of water in a day
How many pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100kg body weight? - answer2-3 kg
What is the term for a neutered male sheep? – answer Wether
What is the primary source of enrichment for sheep? - answer Social interaction
Which is NOT an acceptable method for restraining sheep? - answer Grasp the wool
and pull the animal over to a corner
What is the term for a male sheep? - answerRam
In which of the following situations should a tech wear an N95-type respirator to prevent
exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever? - answerWhen assisting a ewe during
lambing
What is the scientific name for goats? - answerCapra hircus
Mature bucks may show aggression, especially if: - answerThere is a female in heat in
the area.
Which is a breed of dairy cattle? - answerJersey
How many days does a cows estrous cycle last? - answer21 days
What would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle? - answerRubbing up against a
pole or fence
Which statement regarding sheep is FALSE?
- sheep suffer more from cold than from heat
- lambs are usually weaned at 8-12 weeks of age
- "closed-face" sheep have wool on their face
- head butting in rams is normal - answerSheep suffer more from cold than from heat
Which of the following is NOT a common type of research for which sheep are used? -
answer Orthopedic research
How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have? - answer4
Which would NOT be a sign of pain, distress, or illness in a sheep? - answer Drinking a
gallon of water in a day
How many pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100kg body weight? - answer2-3 kg
What is the term for a neutered male sheep? – answer Wether
What is the primary source of enrichment for sheep? - answer Social interaction
Which is NOT an acceptable method for restraining sheep? - answer Grasp the wool
and pull the animal over to a corner
What is the term for a male sheep? - answerRam
In which of the following situations should a tech wear an N95-type respirator to prevent
exposure to the organism that causes Q-fever? - answerWhen assisting a ewe during
lambing
What is the scientific name for goats? - answerCapra hircus
Mature bucks may show aggression, especially if: - answerThere is a female in heat in
the area.
Which is a breed of dairy cattle? - answerJersey
How many days does a cows estrous cycle last? - answer21 days
What would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle? - answerRubbing up against a
pole or fence
Which statement regarding sheep is FALSE?
- sheep suffer more from cold than from heat
- lambs are usually weaned at 8-12 weeks of age
- "closed-face" sheep have wool on their face
- head butting in rams is normal - answerSheep suffer more from cold than from heat
