Cattle Disbudding Procedure Quiz

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?