LAHM - New Material Assignments

Which of the following is the scientific name for the Mongolian gerbil?

Meriones unguiculatus

Which breeding scheme is the most successful in gerbils?

Monogamous pairing

What do gerbils use for territorial marking and pup identification?

Ventral marking gland

Which of the following is the scientific name for the guinea pig?

Cavia porcellus

What is the male guinea pig called?

Boar

Food should be withheld from guinea pigs prior to anesthesia because:

They can hold large amounts of feed in their mouths.

T/F: Gerbil pups are altricial when born.

True

T/F: Guinea pigs have very little difference in anogenital distance between males and females of the species.

True

T/F: Guinea pigs are precocial when they are born.

True

T/F: Guinea pigs engage in barbering when distressed.

True

T/F: Guinea pigs are agile climbers.

False

What is the scientific name for the zebrafish?

Danio rerio

What is one of the most common species of fish used in laboratory animal facilities?

Zebra fish

Which organ of fish extracts oxygen from the water?

Gills

Which anesthetic agent is commonly used with fish?

MS - 222

Which identification method is NOT commonly used in fish?

Tattoo

What is a behavioral change that may indicate pain or distress in zebrafish?

Flashing, Lethargy, and Piping

What is the scientific name of the ferret?

Mustela putorious furo

What is the term for a male ferret?

Hob

From what direction should horses be approached?

From the left side, 45 degrees at the shoulder.

What is a sign of dehydration in reptiles?

Lateral folds in the skin

When do reptiles generally defecate?

About 2-3 days after eating.

Newborn pigs are very sensitive to what environmental factor?

Cold temperature

Pigs are:

Omnivores

Where do pigs usually defecate in their pens?

In a corner away from the feed

Why should you use heavyweight water bowls and troughs in pig enclosures?

They root with their noses and will turn them over if too lightweight.

A castrated male pig is called a:

Barrow

Cattle have a wide field of vision but still have a blind spot:

Directly behind them

Foot stomping and head bobbing in sheep are signs of which of the following?

Warning

'Tipping' or 'rumping' in sheep refers to which of the following?

Restraining a sheep by setting it on its rump.

What are female goats called?

Does

T/F: Goats tend to flock while sheep tend to be more independent.

False

Nonhuman primates (NHPs) originating in South and Central America are referred to as:

New World Monkeys

Which of the following is a sign of submission in NHPs?

Displaying rump

Which of the following is the primary means of identification for primates?

Tattoo

Which vitamin in an NHP's diet is required in specific amounts to prevent scurvy?

Vitamin C

What is NOT a type of environmental enrichment for NHPs?

Resting boards

What is a characteristic of Old World monkeys?

Short nose with downward pointing nostrils

The gestation period in rhesus macaques is how many days?

159 - 169