Term
| What is part of the BSE in small ruminants? |
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Definition
PE
Scrotal circumference
Semen evaluation |
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Term
| What is the top differential diagnosis for epiydimitis in a 3 year old ram? |
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Definition
Brucella ovis
Age is what makes this most likely
otherwise: histophilus, actinobacillus, corynebacterium
Brucella does NOT causes epidydimitis in goats = abortion |
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Term
| Polled trait is associated with which condition in goats? |
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Definition
Intersex = male pseudohermaphrodites
Looks like a female, possible rudimentary penis in vulva
but they act as males (can be used as teasers)
This intersex occurs especially if two polled traits are paired. |
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Term
| Which is teh peak breeding season for most breeds of sheep/goats? |
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Definition
Fall - starting in sept but ESP october
increased darkness, decreased daylight = singal reproductive behaviors |
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Term
| What procedure do you NOT recommend for castration in a 4 year old buck? |
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Definition
Do NOT do elastrator banding
only done in sheep less than 3 weeks old
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Term
Which collection method of semen is less preferred for goats?
Which is better at evaluating volume of semen? |
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Definition
Artificial vagina - goat vocalize too much
artifical vagina - cannot evaluate volume with electoejaculator |
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Term
Pregnancy toxemia in goats and sheep usually develops _________ parturition.
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A.
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Before
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B.
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At the time of
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C.
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After
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Definition
Answer: Before parturition
they develop this during pregnancy |
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Term
Multiple births are common in sheep and goats.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
The preferred presentation of the fetus at birth is _______.
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A.
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Head Only
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B.
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Front Feet with Head
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C.
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Tail only
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following describes the reproductive cycle of does and ewes?
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A.
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Non-seasonal polyestrous
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B.
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Non-seasonal monoestrous
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C.
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Short-day Breeders
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D.
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Long-day Breeders
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following methods is not used for pregnancy diagnosis in goats and sheep?
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A.
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Ultrasound
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B.
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Radiographs
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C.
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Hormone Assays
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D.
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Rectal Palpation
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Definition
| Answer: D) Rectal palpation |
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Term
Which of the following describes a female camelids estrus cycle?
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A.
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17 day cycle
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B.
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21 day cycle
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C.
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28 day cycle
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D.
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No regular estrus cycle
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Definition
| Answer: D) no regular estrus cycle because they are induced ovulators |
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Term
Breeding in camelids occurs during what part of the year in North America?
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A.
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Spring
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B.
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Summer
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C.
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Fall
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D.
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Winter
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E.
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Year round
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following exams is not routinely performed as part of a breeding soundness exam in female camelids?
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A.
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Physical Exam
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B.
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Uterine biopsy
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C.
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Uterine cytology
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D.
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Rectal Palpation or ultrasound exam
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Definition
| Answer: B) uterine biopsy is NOT part of the breeding soundness exam in female camelids |
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Term
A female camelid is presented to you for evaluation of repeat breeding. Which of the following would be the most common cause of infertility in female camelids?
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A.
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Endometritis/metritis
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B.
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Ovarian cystic conditions
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C.
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Persistent luteal structures
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D.
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Pyometra
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Definition
| Answer: A) Endometritis /metritis |
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