An Hand, Husb, & Nutrition Midterm (MSU VMT)

Habituation

-most simple form of learning

-an animal's ability to adjust to an insignificant stimulus. The stimulus does not affect the animal's day-to-day life

Classical Conditioning (Pavlov)

when a learner associates a previously meaningless stimulus with one that already evokes a response

-animal is not aware of responses

Unconditioned stimulus

something that elicits an unconditioned response

Unconditioned response

the response to an unconditioned stimulus

Conditioned stimulus

a neutral stimulus that is paired with a with an unconditioned stimulus until a response occurs

Conditioned response

a response to a previous neutral stimulus

Operant conditioning

-negative punishment and positive reinforcement

-known as instrumental conditioning

-a form of learning in which consequences drive future behavior

-animal has voluntary responses

Chaining

performance of a series of operant responses in sequence

ex: sit, shake, lay down, rollover

What are the 2 purposes for cows?

Beef cows and dairy cows; production

What are the main components of cow husbandry?

-Behavior• Housing• Nutrition• Identification• Reproduction

Cow vision

monocular and binocular in the front

Beef cattle housing

hoop barns(greenhouse), open sided barns(most commonly used

Dairy cattle housing

free stall barns, bedded pack barn

Calf housing

mainly raised in hutches but can be grouped

Ear tagging

-most common identification method

-can color coordinate or put on different ears

-tag goes in middle third of the ear

Hot branding

-lesson common bc of the damage on the hide

Freeze branding

-becoming more common

-freezes hair follicles to make it look white

-liquid nitrogen

Tattooing

-permanent, low cost

-inside the ear

Cattle restraint methods

-chute/ headgate

-halter

-tail jacking

-nose rings

-hobbles

-casting

Sheep restraint methods

-Stanchion (medication administration, shearing, exams)

-straddling/rumping for hoof trims

-flanking

Pig restraint methods

snout snare or pig board

How do goats differ from sheep?

-they stress more easily

-can become aggressive towards each other

-if they get scared they will lay down and sulk

Wind sucking in horses

can cause dental problems and colic

Behavior

the way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus

Communication

the response of one animal to the signals sent out by another.

Social communication

a process by which the behavior of an individual affects the behavior of others

Redirected behavior

a behavior that has a communication value but was originally developed for another purpose such as pawing, suckling, etc

What are the 2 common markings?

-urine

-anal sac secretions

Female dog urine

urine of an estrous female dog is the most powerful form of marking

- can attract males from far distances

Most common pottying timeframe

-after sleeping

-after eating

-after drinking

-after playing

Canine auditory communication

-howling

-growling

-whining

-barking

Canine visual communication

-stance

-posture

-eyes

-facial expression

-tail position

How many litter boxes do you need?

1 per cat + 1 additional box

Common feline restraint methods

Towel

Cat Bag

Cat muzzle

Standing Restraint

Sternal Restraint

Head Restraint

Scruffing

What is something that elicits an unconditioned response?

unconditioned stimulus

What is the correct definition for positive punishment?

adding something aversive to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior

What is the standard size for a regular stall for a horse?

12x12 ft

True or False: The point of balance is an imaginary line that is perpendicular to the animals body

TRUE

What type of learning is known to require the most intelligence?

conceptual learning

All phrases, tools, or actions that fall under the Fear Free Care : Environment

Calming music, prevent social interaction among patients, and nonslip surfaces

All phrases, tools, or actions that fall under Fear Free Care : Client interaction

ask about known fear triggers, ask about provider, ask about patients favorite treats

Which drug that is used to treat anxiety and depression is used for patients dealing with a cognitive dysfunction syndrome?

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

What are two programs that focus on low stress veterinary practices?

-Fear free pets

-Low stress handling university

A dog is sleeping. What number FAS is this considered by Fear Free Pets?

FAS 0

Elizabethan collar (E-collar)

Describe a horse's facial expression when it is in pain.

lowered ears that are rotated backward, an intense eye stare, contraction of muscles around the eye, and strain around the horse's mouth

Which restraint method for equine prevents kicking or striking?

Stocks

How do you restrain a foal?

cradle the baby with one arm around the chest and one arm around the hind end...do not use halters.

Where are dairy calves housed?

hutches

Development is known as a _________________

continual process

What characteristic is known in the transitional phase of behavioral development?

Rapid maturation of senses

What age range do dogs socialize with humans the best?

5-12 weeks

What are the 4 components of classical conditioning?

unconditioned stimulus

unconditioned response

conditioned stimulus

conditioned response

An owner trains their dog to sit, stay, and come when the owner commands it to. What is this an example of?

Chaining

What is discrimination learning?

When animals learn to discriminate between various visual, auditory, or tactile cues

What animal is imprinting irreversible in?

Ducklings