Ovine & Others Practical

Caprine TPR

• 101-104*F

• 70-90 BPM

• 12-30 RPM

Ovine TPR

• 101-104*F

• 70-90 BPM

• 12-25 RPM

Chicken TPR

• 105-107*F

• 250-300 BPM

• 12-36 RPM

Porcine TPR

• 101-102*F

• 70-120 BPM

• 30-60 RPM

Flushing

• more grain & feed given 1mo before breeding

• causes increase ovulation = more offspring

Crop Feeding

• separate spot in pen for neonate to feed

Pullorum Testing

• chickens

• blood test for salmonella

Catheterization Supplies

• hemostats & scissors

• 18g needle & suture

• catheter

• cotton & alcohol

• clippers

• lidocaine

Which sheep will breed out of season?

• dorset & rambouillet

Gestation length of the ewe & goat?

150 days - 5mo

Gestation length of alpaca?

11 months

What mineral are ovine & camelids sensitive to?

copper

Why is it important for a camelids halter to fit properly?

• too low can obstruct nostrils

• obligate nasal breathers

What is a good landmark for finding the caudal aspect of a camelid’s jug?

nuchal ligament

Which teeth commonly become overgrown in camelids & need to be trimmed?

mandibular incisors

When should pregnant does be vaccinated against clostridial disease?

• during last month of pregnancy

• immunity will pass through colostrum

What is the primary risk of dehorning goats with heat?

• severe thermal burns

• infection