Livestock Management and Health Practices Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common respiratory disease in cattle?

Foot-and-mouth disease
Blackleg
Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV)
Anthrax
#2

What is the primary purpose of dehorning livestock?

To improve milk production
To prevent injuries to other livestock
To control internal parasites
To enhance meat quality
#3

Which of the following minerals is essential for proper bone development and milk production in dairy cattle?

Zinc
Copper
Calcium
Selenium
#4

What is the recommended method for controlling internal parasites in sheep?

Drenching
Dipping
Spraying
Ear-tagging
#5

What is the primary purpose of a creep feeder in livestock management?

To provide shelter from harsh weather
To prevent bullying among animals
To separate sick animals from the herd
To provide supplemental feed to nursing young
#6

Which of the following is a common fungal disease affecting the hooves of cattle?

Blackleg
Foot rot
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
Brucellosis
#7

What is the primary function of a lambing jug in sheep farming?

To provide shelter during transport
To prevent fighting among rams
To isolate ewes and newborn lambs
To administer vaccinations
#8

Which vitamin deficiency in poultry can cause reduced egg production and poor hatchability?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
#9

What is the purpose of a farrowing crate in pig farming?

To control breeding cycles
To facilitate feeding
To provide comfort during transportation
To protect piglets from being crushed by the sow
#10

What is the primary function of a disbudding iron in livestock management?

To trim hoof overgrowth
To castrate young males
To remove horns from young animals
To administer vaccinations
#11

Which of the following is a common ectoparasite in sheep that causes intense itching and wool loss?

Roundworm
Coccidia
Liver fluke
Scab mite
#12

Which of the following is a common symptom of ketosis in dairy cows?

Increased milk production
Reduced appetite
Elevated body temperature
Excessive grooming
#13

What is the primary function of a drench gun in livestock management?

To administer vaccines
To trim hooves
To administer oral medications
To restrain animals during procedures
#14

Which of the following is a common method used to control fly populations in livestock?

Introducing predator insects
Using insecticides
Reducing water sources
Increasing ventilation
#15

Which of the following diseases affects both cattle and sheep, causing symptoms such as fever, depression, and loss of appetite?

Brucellosis
Scrapie
Bluetongue
Listeriosis
#16

What is the purpose of administering a coccidiosis vaccine to poultry?

To prevent bacterial infections
To control internal parasites
To prevent viral diseases
To manage fungal infections
#17

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease transmitted from sheep to humans through contaminated animal products?

Foot-and-mouth disease
Brucellosis
Scrapie
Q fever
#18

Which of the following is a common sign of hypocalcemia (milk fever) in dairy cows?

Increased milk production
Lameness
Weakness and staggering
Elevated body temperature
#19

Which of the following is a common symptom of enterotoxemia (overeating disease) in sheep and goats?

Diarrhea
Skin lesions
Lameness
Constipation

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