Behaviour, Welfare, and Handlinh

1.

1 point

Happy cows had a increase in milk production by how much?

6-8%

4-5%

10%

3-5%

2.

1 point

In cows, human behaviour effects:

cow behaviour/ fear

lameness

milk yield

all of the above

3.

1 point

Lameness has a direct coloration with:

number of quad bikes

size of yard

stocking rate

handler patience

4.

1 point

Which animal kills the most people in New Zealand

Horses

Dogs

Sheep

Deer

Cattle

5.

1 point

which type of person makes the best stockman?

confident introvert

lack of confidence extrovert

confident extrovert

lack of confidence introvert

6.

1 point

______ __________is the distance/ proximity in which you can work with stock before you cause alarm and escape behaviour. (no capitals- 2 words)

7.

1 point

High plasma cortisol affects:

Heart, milk production, GIT

GIT, Heart, Immunity

GIT, milk production, Immunity

8.

1 point

weather can effect grazing and therefore effect milk yield

True

False

9.

1 point

which of the following are characteristics of a confident introvert?

a worrier

uncooperative

straight talking

independent

modest

10.

1 point

you can decrease the instance of lameness in larger farms by decreasing the walking distance of cows, by changing to __________ milking. (three words no capitals)

11.

1 point

Handling of pigs significantly effects behaviour, productivity, survival, fertility, and ___________.

milk production

ovulation

physiology

growth

12.

1 point

Hairy dog breeds which have low visualisation of ears, tail and eyes are:

aggressive as they cannot see, and should be approached carefully

usually breed to be friendly

13.

1 point

what is the industry target to induce cows?

5%

2%

10%

7%

14.

1 point

which is the correct order for animals that cause the most injuries to vets (greatest to least)

cattle, horses, dogs, cats

Horses, dogs, cattle, cats

horses, cattle, dogs, cats

cattle, horses, cats, dogs

15.

1 point

which cattle are considered most dangerous

dairy bulls and beef bulls

dairy cows and beef bulls

Beef cows and dairy bulls

16.

1 point

calves need protection until

6 weeks

48 hours

5 weeks

8-12 weeks

17.

1 point

what is a 'downer' cow

a cow in late pregnancy or recently calved that is recumbent

a cow with a genetic disorder, and contains an extra chromosome

a cow with a broken pelvis that is recumbent

a cow that doesn't produce enough colostrum

18.

1 point

what percentage of cows each lactation are affected by lameness?

15-20%

3-9%

25-35%

10-20%

19.

1 point

Lameness normally lasts about 27 days

True

False

20.

1 point

Mastitis is commonly caused by dirty yards and races?

True

False

21.

1 point

Stockmanship is:

quality of care

management of animals

closely linked to welfare of animals

linked to knowledge and attitude of handler

all of the above

22.

1 point

Is mixed or small animal vets more likely to be injured?

Large

Small

23.

1 point

___________ kill one person every three years in New Zealand

alpacas

Dogs

sheep

deer

24.

1 point

Which of the following are major issues with dairy cattle welfare?

thin cows in spring

calving issues

mastitis

lameness

human behaviour

25.

1 point

Which of the following were responses of pigs that were stroked rather then slapped

higher plasma cortisol levels

more piglets per litter

restless

reduced piglet mortality

quieter

later puberty

26.

1 point

Which of the following are common dairy shed problems

breast rail too low

slippery floors

inadequate head room

stray voltage

27.

1 point

Female vet students are more likely to be bitten by a dog then male vet students

True

False