Best Practices in Livestock Management and Health Quiz

Test your knowledge on disease prevention, nutrition, and welfare in livestock. Get insights into optimal management strategies.

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Which of the following is a common method to prevent disease transmission in livestock?

Regular vaccination

Feeding them more

Decreasing water supply

Ignoring symptoms

What is the optimal temperature range for most livestock?

Below freezing

30-40°C

10-20°C

45-50°C

What is the primary source of Vitamin D for grazing animals?

Green leafy vegetables

Fish oil

Sunlight

Grains

What is the primary reason for maintaining proper biosecurity measures in a livestock facility?

To improve feed efficiency

To enhance genetic selection

To prevent disease outbreaks

To increase meat production

Which of the following is a common practice to reduce the risk of lameness in cattle?

Overfeeding

Regular hoof trimming

Limiting access to water

Excessive exercise

What is the recommended frequency for deworming livestock?

Every month

Every 6 months

Once a year

As needed

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy animal?

Shiny coat

Normal breathing rate

Lack of appetite

Alertness

What is the term used for the process of giving birth in livestock?

Fertilization

Hatching

Parturition

Incubation

What is the primary function of antibiotics in livestock management?

To promote growth

To prevent disease

To improve fertility

To enhance meat quality

#10

Which of the following is a common parasitic disease in sheep and goats?

Scours

Bloat

Coccidiosis

Tetanus

#11

What is the term for the removal of the testicles in male livestock?

Spaying

Neutering

Castration

Emasculating

#12

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting livestock welfare?

Access to clean water

Shelter from extreme weather

Use of growth hormones

Access to veterinary care

#13

Which of the following is a common symptom of anthrax in livestock?

Fever

Hoof rot

Blindness

Lactation failure

#14

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus in cattle?

Mastitis

Foot and Mouth Disease

Tuberculosis

Brucellosis

#15

What is the purpose of dehorning in cattle?

To reduce aggression

To increase milk production

To prevent diseases

To improve meat quality

#16

Which of the following is a method for controlling internal parasites in livestock?

Fencing

Fly control

Deworming

Footbathing

#17

What is the recommended strategy for controlling external parasites in livestock?

Dipping

Oral medication

Quarantine

Vaccination

#18

Which of the following is a symptom of brucellosis in cattle?

Lameness

Abortion

Eczema

Scours

#19

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from livestock to humans?

Foot and Mouth Disease

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

Mastitis

Tetanus

#20

What is the recommended approach for managing heat stress in livestock during hot weather?

Decreasing ventilation

Increasing feed intake

Providing shade and cool water

Confining animals indoors