Cattle Disbudding Procedure Quiz

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What is the primary endocrine factor that regulates the onset of puberty in heifers?

Prolactin secretion

Increased release of LH pulses (correct)

Decreased negative feedback of estradiol

Thyroid hormone levels

How does the maturation of the hypothalamus affect the onset of puberty in cows?

It stimulates the release of FSH

It has no effect on the onset of puberty

It inhibits the release of LH pulses

It results from decreased negative feedback of estradiol (correct)

Which factor affects the onset of puberty in heifers based on their weight?

Breed

Weight (correct)

Nutritional intake

Seasonal changes

How does the winter environment affect the onset of puberty in heifers?

Heifers born in spring and experiencing one less winter reach puberty earlier Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the corpus luteum in the reproductive system?

Produces progesterone and estrogen to maintain pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oxytocin in late pregnancy?

Acts on the myometrium to increase uterine contractility Signup and view all the answers

When does the optimal time for mating or artificial insemination occur in cattle?

When the cow is 55-60% of its adult body weight Signup and view all the answers

How are non-selected follicles during follicular waves ultimately affected?

They undergo atresia and are eliminated from the ovaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing the faeces from the rectum before rectal palpation in cows?

To prevent trauma to the rectum during palpation Signup and view all the answers

Which step must be followed to avoid errors during vaginal examination using the Polansky Vaginal Speculum?

Location and examination of the cervix Signup and view all the answers

What does abnormal mucus in the vagina of post-partum cows indicate?

Inflammation of the endometrium Signup and view all the answers

Which structure may not be felt at all during rectal palpation of an adult female cow due to its thin walls?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is responsible for causing follicular development and the production of oestrogen?

FSH Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the reproductive cycle does oestrogen have a positive feedback on the surge center and stimulate the release of GnRH, LH, and FSH?

Late-follicular phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the path of the oocyte post ovulation?

Preovulatory follicle, stigma, peritoneal cavity, open end of uterine tube, ampulla-isthmus junction part of uterine tube, uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that prevents polyspermy by hardening the plasma membrane of the zona pellucida?

Cortical granule release Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a healthy reproductive system in cattle?

Ensuring regular breeding cycles and higher fertility rates Signup and view all the answers

How does efficient reproduction impact milk production in dairy farming?

It ensures a steady cycle of pregnancy, birth, and lactation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of rectal palpation in bovine reproduction management?

It helps detect reproductive health conditions and signs of pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the management practices for replacement heifers outlined in the text?

They should be managed separately from the main herd with specific housing, growth targets, and nutrition requirements Signup and view all the answers

What forms the placenta and is vascularised with umbilical vessels?

Chorioallantoic membrane Signup and view all the answers

During parturition, which water bag expels allantoic fluid first?

Allantoic cavity Signup and view all the answers

What provides attachment to the mother through the projection of chorionic villi into the endometrium, forming cotyledons?

Chorion Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood vessel structure that collects liquid waste and gases used by the embryo?

Allantois Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the placenta in cows?

To facilitate the transfer of nutrients from the mother to the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What are placentomes in cattle made up of?

Cotyledons on the fetal side and caruncles on the maternal side Signup and view all the answers

What method is considered a quicker way to diagnose pregnancy in cattle?

Trans-rectal ultrasonography Signup and view all the answers

How does optimizing cattle fertility support sustainable agricultural production?

By reducing methane emissions from nonproductive cows Signup and view all the answers

What is the best age range for hot-iron disbudding of a healthy calf?

2–6 weeks of age Signup and view all the answers

Which location is best for anaesthetizing the corneal nerve during hot-iron disbudding?

Halfway between the base of the ear and the corner of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action after applying the cauterising iron during hot-iron disbudding?

Avoiding strong pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during disbudding?

To reduce stress in calves Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of banding in castration of cattle?

To place a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for tagging dairy calves in England?

Within 20 days of birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of hormonal injection in cattle castration?

To decrease endogenous hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal requirement for registration of a calf in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

Within 7 days of being tagged Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of chemical injection in cattle castration?

To induce irreversible damage and loss of function in the testicular parenchyma Signup and view all the answers

What action is required for tagging bison calves?

By the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hormonal injection on endogenous hormone production?

Decreases endogenous hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of banding in castration of cattle?

Induces irreversible damage and loss of function in the testicular parenchyma Signup and view all the answers

Match the method of castration with its description:

Physical Surgical removal of the testicles = Surgical removal of the testicles Banding (rubber ring placed around the base of the scrotum) = Cuts off blood supply causing atrophy Bloodless castration (external clamping I.e burdizzo clamps) = Can be used alongside banding Chemical Injection of sclerosing or toxic agents e.g lactic acid, into the testicular parenchyma = Causes irreversible damage and loss of function Signup and view all the answers

Match the method of castration with its effect on endogenous hormone production:

Physical Surgical removal of the testicles = Results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production Banding (rubber ring placed around the base of the scrotum) = Results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production Bloodless castration (external clamping I.e burdizzo clamps) = Results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production Chemical Injection of sclerosing or toxic agents e.g lactic acid, into the testicular parenchyma = Results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production Signup and view all the answers

Match the location with its legal requirements for tagging cattle:

England = Dairy Calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth. Wales, Scotland and N.Ireland = Same rules as England apply Bison calves = Must be tagged by the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age, whichever is sooner. All other calves (Other than bison) = Must have both tags placed within 20 days of birth. Signup and view all the answers

Match the legal requirement with its timeline for registering tagged calves:

England = A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged (or in the case of a dairy calf, within 7 days of the second tag being placed) Wales, Scotland and N.Ireland = A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged (or in the case of a dairy calf, within 7 days of the second tag being placed) Signup and view all the answers

Match the method with its description of castration without using surgical procedures:

Banding (rubber ring placed around the base of the scrotum) = Cuts off blood supply causing atrophy Bloodless castration (external clamping I.e burdizzo clamps) = Can be used alongside banding Signup and view all the answers

Surgical removal of the testicles is a method for castration of cattle known as ______

orchidectomy Signup and view all the answers

Banding involves placing a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply and causing ______

atrophy Signup and view all the answers

Bloodless castration can be achieved using external clamping, such as burdizzo clamps, and can be used alongside ______

banding Signup and view all the answers

Chemical injection of sclerosing or toxic agents into the testicular parenchyma causes irreversible damage and loss of function, a method known as ______

chemosterilization Signup and view all the answers

Hormonal injection of immunocontraceptives induces production against gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production, this method requires ______ injections

repeat Signup and view all the answers

Dairy calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth, this process is known as ______

tagging Signup and view all the answers

Registration of a calf must occur within 7 days of being tagged, this is a legal requirement for ______

identification Signup and view all the answers

Bison calves must be tagged by the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age, whichever is sooner, this is a requirement for ______

tagging Signup and view all the answers

A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, this process is known as ______

registration Signup and view all the answers

Tagging involves placing tags within a certain time frame after birth, this is a legal requirement for ______

cattle Signup and view all the answers

The process of castration of cattle involves the surgical removal of the ______

testicles Signup and view all the answers

Banding, a method of castration, involves placing a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply, and causing ______

atrophy Signup and view all the answers

Bloodless castration can be achieved using external clamping, such as burdizzo clamps, and can be used alongside ______

banding Signup and view all the answers

Chemical injection of sclerosing or toxic agents into the testicular parenchyma causes irreversible damage and loss of function, a method known as ______

bloodless castration Signup and view all the answers

A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged (or in the case of a dairy calf, within 7 days of the second tag being placed), this is a legal requirement for ______

registration Signup and view all the answers

Dairy calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth, this process is known as ______

tagging Signup and view all the answers

Hormonal injection of immunocontraceptives induces production against gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), resulting in a decrease of endogenous hormone production, this method requires the need for repeat ______

injections Signup and view all the answers

A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, this process is known as ______

tagging Signup and view all the answers

Tagging: Dairy Calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth, this is a legal requirement for ______

tagging Signup and view all the answers

Bison calves must be tagged by the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age, whichever is sooner, this process is known as ______

tagging Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used alongside banding for bloodless castration of cattle?

External clamping (e.g. burdizzo clamps) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal requirement for tagging bison calves?

Tagged by the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age, whichever is sooner Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a healthy reproductive system in cattle?

Reproduction and hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hormonal injection of immunocontraceptives in cattle?

Induce production against gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hormonal injection on endogenous hormone production?

Decrease in endogenous hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of chemical injection in cattle castration?

Cause irreversible damage and loss of function in the testicular parenchyma Signup and view all the answers

What method involves placing a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply and causing atrophy?

Banding Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal requirement for registration of a calf in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

Registered within 7 days of being tagged Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary endocrine factor that regulates the onset of puberty in heifers?

Weight Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the reproductive cycle does estrogen have a positive feedback on the surge center?

Follicular phase Signup and view all the answers

Cattle Disbudding Procedure Quiz

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What is the primary endocrine factor that regulates the onset of puberty in heifers?

How does the maturation of the hypothalamus affect the onset of puberty in cows?

Which factor affects the onset of puberty in heifers based on their weight?

How does the winter environment affect the onset of puberty in heifers?

What is the function of the corpus luteum in the reproductive system?

What is the purpose of oxytocin in late pregnancy?

When does the optimal time for mating or artificial insemination occur in cattle?

How are non-selected follicles during follicular waves ultimately affected?

What is the purpose of removing the faeces from the rectum before rectal palpation in cows?

Which step must be followed to avoid errors during vaginal examination using the Polansky Vaginal Speculum?

What does abnormal mucus in the vagina of post-partum cows indicate?

Which structure may not be felt at all during rectal palpation of an adult female cow due to its thin walls?

What hormone is responsible for causing follicular development and the production of oestrogen?

During which phase of the reproductive cycle does oestrogen have a positive feedback on the surge center and stimulate the release of GnRH, LH, and FSH?

What is the path of the oocyte post ovulation?

What is the process that prevents polyspermy by hardening the plasma membrane of the zona pellucida?

What is the primary role of a healthy reproductive system in cattle?

How does efficient reproduction impact milk production in dairy farming?

What is the significance of rectal palpation in bovine reproduction management?

What best describes the management practices for replacement heifers outlined in the text?

What forms the placenta and is vascularised with umbilical vessels?

During parturition, which water bag expels allantoic fluid first?

What provides attachment to the mother through the projection of chorionic villi into the endometrium, forming cotyledons?

What is the blood vessel structure that collects liquid waste and gases used by the embryo?

What is the main function of the placenta in cows?

What are placentomes in cattle made up of?

What method is considered a quicker way to diagnose pregnancy in cattle?

How does optimizing cattle fertility support sustainable agricultural production?

What is the best age range for hot-iron disbudding of a healthy calf?

Which location is best for anaesthetizing the corneal nerve during hot-iron disbudding?

What is the recommended action after applying the cauterising iron during hot-iron disbudding?

What is the purpose of using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during disbudding?

What is the purpose of banding in castration of cattle?

What is the time frame for tagging dairy calves in England?

What is the main purpose of hormonal injection in cattle castration?

What is the legal requirement for registration of a calf in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

What is the purpose of chemical injection in cattle castration?

What action is required for tagging bison calves?

What is the effect of hormonal injection on endogenous hormone production?

What is the consequence of banding in castration of cattle?

Match the method of castration with its description:

Match the method of castration with its effect on endogenous hormone production:

Match the location with its legal requirements for tagging cattle:

Match the legal requirement with its timeline for registering tagged calves:

Match the method with its description of castration without using surgical procedures:

Surgical removal of the testicles is a method for castration of cattle known as ______

Banding involves placing a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply and causing ______

Bloodless castration can be achieved using external clamping, such as burdizzo clamps, and can be used alongside ______

Chemical injection of sclerosing or toxic agents into the testicular parenchyma causes irreversible damage and loss of function, a method known as ______

Hormonal injection of immunocontraceptives induces production against gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and results in a decrease of endogenous hormone production, this method requires ______ injections

Dairy calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth, this process is known as ______

Registration of a calf must occur within 7 days of being tagged, this is a legal requirement for ______

Bison calves must be tagged by the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age, whichever is sooner, this is a requirement for ______

A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, this process is known as ______

Tagging involves placing tags within a certain time frame after birth, this is a legal requirement for ______

The process of castration of cattle involves the surgical removal of the ______

Banding, a method of castration, involves placing a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply, and causing ______

Bloodless castration can be achieved using external clamping, such as burdizzo clamps, and can be used alongside ______

Chemical injection of sclerosing or toxic agents into the testicular parenchyma causes irreversible damage and loss of function, a method known as ______

A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged (or in the case of a dairy calf, within 7 days of the second tag being placed), this is a legal requirement for ______

Dairy calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth, this process is known as ______

Hormonal injection of immunocontraceptives induces production against gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), resulting in a decrease of endogenous hormone production, this method requires the need for repeat ______

A calf must be registered within 7 days of being tagged in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, this process is known as ______

Tagging: Dairy Calves must have one tag placed within 36 hours of birth and the second placed within 20 days of birth, this is a legal requirement for ______

Bison calves must be tagged by the time they are separated from their mother or they are 9 months of age, whichever is sooner, this process is known as ______

What method can be used alongside banding for bloodless castration of cattle?

What is the legal requirement for tagging bison calves?

What is the primary role of a healthy reproductive system in cattle?

What is the purpose of hormonal injection of immunocontraceptives in cattle?

What is the effect of hormonal injection on endogenous hormone production?

What is the purpose of chemical injection in cattle castration?

What method involves placing a rubber ring around the base of the scrotum, cutting off blood supply and causing atrophy?

What is the legal requirement for registration of a calf in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

What is the primary endocrine factor that regulates the onset of puberty in heifers?

During which phase of the reproductive cycle does estrogen have a positive feedback on the surge center?

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