Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Quiz

Mycoplasmosis is a common bacterial disease in poultry affecting the respiratory system.

The average gestation period for a cow is 9 months.

Tapeworms commonly infest the digestive tract of horses.

Calving is the term for the process of parturition in cattle.

Lambing is the term for the process of giving birth in sheep.

Kidding is the term for the process of giving birth in goats.

The Rabies vaccine is commonly used to prevent rabies in dogs.

The primary function of the rumen in ruminant animals is the fermentation of food.

Lyme disease is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Spaying refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus in female animals.

Infectious bronchitis is a viral disease that affects poultry, causing respiratory and reproductive issues.

Topical application of insecticides is a common method used for the control of external parasites in livestock.

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is responsible for the induction of ovulation in animals.

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs.

Botulism is the common term for the disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum in animals.

The primary function of the epididymis in male animals is the storage and maturation of sperm.

Blackleg is characterized by sudden onset fever, lameness, and swelling of the joints in cattle.

The term for the outermost layer of an eggshell is the cuticle.