Midterm review

What breed of goats do we have here?

Spanish

What are the Spanish goats used for?

meat

The Barber Pole worm is:

the worst internal parasite for goats & sheep

What is the scale for the body condition score for goats?

1-5

What is the ideal body condition score for goats?

3

What is the range of scores for FAMANCHA?

1-5, but opposite from body condition scores

What is the ideal FAMANCHA score?

1

What does FAMANCHA measure?

how red the eyelids are of the animal

What does a FAMANCHA score of 1 mean?

the animal does not have anemia or Barber Pole worms

What biosecurity was used at the goat unit?

footbath

When are RFID tags required for diary and beef cattle?

if they are crossing over state lines

Sheep records must be kept for how many years after the animal dies or is no longer with you?

5 years

Freeze branding is used more on:

dark coated animals than light colors

What is the right ear of a pig used for?

to represent the litter number when ear notching

What is the left ear of a pig used for?

for their individual number

What is temporary ID used for?

breeding animals, animals for sale, cull animals, keeping up with what offspring belongs to who, and to identify sick animals

The first cloned animal from an adult cell was:

Dolly the Sheep

The 4 bases of DNA are:

Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine

Cloning the first mammal is an example of what type of science?

biotechnology

What kind of biotech is used to solve crimes?

forensic biotechnology

What is bioremediation used for?

to help clean up oil spills out of the water

What does the Yorkshire pig breed look like?

white

(pink) with erect ears,

What is the Yorkshire pig know for?

their muscle, with a high proportion of lean meat and low backfat, soundness and durability

What pig breed is has the most recorded registrations in North America?

Yorkshire

What is the rarest pig breed in the US?

Mulefoot

What is the Mulefoot pig breed known for?

its black coat and solid hooves, disease resistance and can thrive in free-range environments

What is an example of a carb that is fed to pigs?

Corn

When are extra minerals needed for pigs?

when they are pregnant or lactating

What type of digestive system does a pig have?

monogastric

How many fall offs should a male have before you take him out of the pen?

at least 3

When breeding rabbits, you bring:

the doe to the buck

What are examples of foods that rabbits can eat?

romaine lettuce, alfalfa, raw oats, celery, mustard greens, and cilantro

What are the approved slaughtering methods for rabbits?

cervical dislocation via Hopper Popper and the stun gun

The gestation period of a rabbit is:

28 – 32 days

The average size of the litter for rabbits is:

4-12

When are rabbits weaned?

between 4-6 weeks

A doe is:

a mature female rabbit used for breeding

A buck is:

a mature male rabbit used for breeding

A kit is:

a young rabbit whose eyes are not yet opened

A bunny is:

a young rabbit below 20 weeks of age

Cecotrophy is:

the consumption of their own fecal matter

What is the act of parturition with rabbits?

kindling