Questions and Answers
State the digestion systems of the following animals:
Cow = Ruminant System - multi compartment stomach - "cud chewers" - Pig = Monogastric Digestion Systems - Non functioning ceacum ( have an appendix to break down roughage) Guinea Pig = Hind gut fermenter - Functioning ceacum - ceacum and colon enlarge contains microorganisms to break down fibrous material Rabbit = Hind gut fermenter - Functioning ceacum - ceacum and colon enlarge contains microorganisms to break down fibrous material
When providing first aid to an animal, there are five key factors to consider; this is represented by a five-letter acronym. What is the acronym and what does each letter stand for?
DRABC (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Cardiac arrest)
Recent studies have identified that the raw food diet may not have the positive nutritional properties advertised. In one sentence, describe this discrepancy.
The raw food diet may not provide sufficient nutrients, particularly vitamins and minerals.
