| Question | Answer |
| Goat gestation is how long? | ~5 months (145-155 days) |
| What is the Family for both sheep and goats? | Bovidae |
| How do you prevent goats from climbing and jumping out of enclosures? | With a 6 foot fence, electric works well, secure doors and gates |
| Species name for domestic goats? | Capra hircus |
| What is the Sheep and Goat Dental Formula? | 2(I 0/3 C 0/1 P 3/3 M 3/3) = 32 |
| Clinical signs for Foot Rot of sheep? | Occurs in all ages, moderate to sever lameness, inflammation and necrotic tissue of interdigital clefts and a foul odor. |
| What is the Genus of goats? | Capra |
| Name some external parasites: | Ticks, Bots, Blow flies, Fly strike, Lice, Mites |
| Wool that is <19 micron from any breed of goat is called what? | Cashmere |
| Why is adequate feeder space required for goats? | Due to their social hierarchy and aggressiveness. |
| Lambing and kidding pens should be? | Warm, dry and draft-free with heat lamps. |
| What is the most used natural fiber for fabrics? | Wool |
| What is Pregnancy Toxemia caused by and what is an early sign? | Inadequate nutrition to meet the needs of the late-gestation ewe/doe caring twins or triplets, an early sign is listlessness and teeth grinding. |
| Finishers need how much protein? | 13-14% protein |
| What should you feed sheep and goats? | Good hay, Grains and Concentrates (Barley, oats and wheat, etc..) free-choice salt and mineral supplements |
| Normal rumen contractions are? | 2-4 contractions/min |
| White muscle disease in lambs is a deficiency in what mineral? | Selenium |
| All-purpose goat ; Meat, milk, and hide. All color patterns, ears are long and wide, good in hot conditions, not a heavy milk producer. | Nubian |
| Where do you auscultate the heart? | At the 4th and 5th intercostal space. |
| Orphan lamb and kids should be weaned? | 4-5 weeks utilizing creep feed. |
| Housing for small ruminants require: | Windbreak in the cooler months and shade or shelter from the sun in the warmer months. |
| Species name for domestic sheep? | Ovis aries |
| What does "lambing" mean? | Sheep giving birth |
| Dairy goat with high butterfat, developed in Oregon, good temperament, hardy, Ears are distinct 2 types, "gopher ear" and "elf ear". | La Mancha |
| Where do you auscultate the lungs? | Between 5th and 11th ribs. |
| This vitamin is not required because ruminants synthesize it on their own. | Vitamin C |
| Sheep are susceptible to what type of toxicity? What are some symptoms? | Copper; severe gastroenteritis with hemorrhagic diarrhea |
| What is the Genus of sheep? | Ovis |
| Deficiency in this vitamin group results in death if "off feed" for a long time | B Complex vitamins |
| Which goat breed has an extended breeding season allowing 3 kiddings every 2 years? | Boer |
| Goat TPR readings: | Temp: 102° F
HR: 70-90 bpm
RR: 15-30/min |
| Sheep TPR readings: | Temp: 102.5° F
HR: 70-90 bpm
RR: 12-25/min |
| When is tail docking done? | 1-2 weeks of age |
| What are 2 zoonotic diseases you can get from goats and sheep? | Caseous Lymphadenitis (chronic abscessing in lymph nodes) and Contagious Ecthyma (sore mouth) |
| Inadequate nutrition during the last trimester can cause? | Lambing problems, low wool output, and decreased milk production. |
| How can you tell a goat is in heat? | Bleating, tail flagging, reddened vulva, vaginal discharge, occasional riding by other does |
| Ewes are seasonally polyestrus, how long does their estrus last? | 30 hours, best time to breed is 12-18 hours after onset of estrus. |
| Dairy goat housing requires: | Free-stall housing to freely move between the resting, eating, and milking areas. |
| What is "flushing"? | Placing ewe on a higher plane of nutrition a few weeks prior to the breeding season, results in higher ovulation rates. |
| Sheep gestation is how long? | ~5 months |
| When are lamb and kids normally weaned? | 8 weeks old |
| When should lambs and kids get colostrum? | Within the first few hours of life. |
| How much water do goats and sheep drink daily? | 1-1.5 gallons |
| What are normal injections for lambs and kids? | Vitamins A, D, E, penicillin and streptomycin; selenium |
| Has medium wool, used for meat, and is the most popular pure breed worldwide. Has a black face. | Suffolk |
| Symptoms of Listeriosis: | Abortion, neonatal septicemia and death, septicemia and diarrhea in ewes, and neurological disease. |
| Which goat breed was originally called the Cameroon Dwarf? | Pygmy |
| Name some internal parasites: | Tapeworms, liver flukes, coccidia |
| South African origin, used for meat, lop ears and a distint white body with red head, twinning is common. | Boer |
| Which goats are seasonal breeders and come into heat in the fall? | Dairy goats and Angoras |
| Why are dairy goats managed more intensely like dairy cows? | They have a higher nutritional requirement for milk production. |
| Which goats can cycle at other times of the year? | Pygmies and some others like Nubians |
| Another name for Enterotoxemia? | Overeating disease |
| What does "kidding" mean? | Goat giving birth |
| Why do we not chase sheep? | Sheep become easily hyperthermic. |
| What is a good tip to get a urine sample from a sheep? | Hold nostrils closed for up to 45 secs, and release when they struggle. |
| Growers need how much protein? | 15-16% protein |
| Is pseudopregnancy (false pregnancy) common in goats? | Yes |
| Why must there be good ventilation in the pens/enclosures? | To avoid ammonia build-up. |
| What is rumping used for? | Examining/trimming the hooves and ventral abdomen, blood draw, shearing, and vaccinations |
| Oldest known dairy goat breed, distinct white markings on ears face and legs, best for cooler climates, high milk production | Toggenburg |
| Why do we tail dock? | Cleanliness and less risk of "fly strike". |
| What are some vaccines for sheeps and goats? | A vaccination for enterotoxemia and tetanus is a must. |
| What are some symptoms of Bluetongue? | Fever, edema of the (face, lips, muzzle & ears), excessive salivation, lameness, diarrhea, recumbency, and death. |
| What sheep breed does not produce lanolin? | Katahdin |
| When are the energy requirements greatest in lactating ewes and does? | 8 to 10 weeks after starting lactation. |
| What is Mohair? | A strong fiber that is elastic, smooth and takes to dye well, super soft! |
| A deficiency in what mineral leads to milk fever? | Calcium |
