Health and Nutrition Basics
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What is the normal heart rate of a rabbit in beats per minute?

  • 100-120
  • 200-250
  • 150-300 (correct)
  • 80-100

What is the function of the cecum in monogastric animals?

  • To digest protein
  • To break down fiber (correct)
  • To store water
  • To absorb carbohydrates

What is a sign of a sick rabbit?

  • Increased appetite
  • Shiny coat
  • Playful behavior
  • Decreased appetite (correct)

What is one of the uses of rabbits?

<p>For breeding stock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the breed of rabbit raised for its wool?

<p>Angora (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the tattoo be placed on the rabbit's ear?

<p>Above the main visible vein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the rabbit's ear is very hot?

<p>Dip a towel in cold water and place it on the ear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the holder and person tattooing be prepared for the rabbit to jump?

<p>Because the rabbit might try to move during the tattooing process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the ear be positioned when applying the tattoo?

<p>Straight with no folds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after the tattoo pliers have been squeezed together?

<p>Vigorously rub the ink into the puncture holes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tattoo should be placed below the main visible vein in the rabbit's left ear.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the ear is very hot, you should apply the tattoo immediately.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tattoo pliers should be positioned on the outside of the ear.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It's better to apply too little pressure and end up with a tattoo that no one can read.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first digit of the tattoo should be highest on the ear.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health

  • Normal temperature: 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Normal heart rate: 150-300 beats per minute
  • Normal respiratory rate: 30-60 breaths per minute

Nutrition

  • Six basic nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and water
  • Importance of these nutrients in a rabbit's diet

Digestive Systems

  • Simplest form: a tube from mouth to anus with associated organs
  • Monogastrics (e.g., horses, rabbits, guinea pigs) require an enlarged cecum to digest large quantities of fiber
  • Cecum: a blind pouch or cul-de-sac at the first portion of the large intestine

Signs of a Sick Rabbit

  • Decreased appetite
  • Lethargic behavior
  • Hair loss
  • Runny eyes
  • Discharge from nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Sneezing
  • Fever
  • Changes in breathing

Uses of Rabbits

  • Breeding stock: for high-quality offspring, keeping good records, and attending shows
  • Meat production: raising rabbits for food
  • Fur production: raising rabbits for fur to be tanned and made into products
  • Wool production: raising rabbits for wool, particularly Angora rabbits
  • Pets: raising rabbits for companionship

Meat Cuts

  • No specific information provided

Tattooing a Rabbit

  • Selecting tattoo digits for the first rabbit
  • Properly placing the digits in the pliers before tattooing
  • Ensuring correct alignment and testing the tattoo on paper or paper towel
  • Holding the rabbit in the proper tattooing position
  • Examining the ear location for tattoo placement
  • Cleaning and drying the ear before applying the tattoo
  • Preparing for the rabbit to move during tattooing
  • Placing the pliers in the correct position in the ear
  • Ensuring the tattoo is legible and applying the correct pressure
  • Rubbing the ink into the puncture holes after tattooing

Health

  • Normal temperature: 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Normal heart rate: 150-300 beats per minute
  • Normal respiratory rate: 30-60 breaths per minute

Nutrition

  • Six basic nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and water
  • Importance of these nutrients in a rabbit's diet

Digestive Systems

  • Simplest form: a tube from mouth to anus with associated organs
  • Monogastrics (e.g., horses, rabbits, guinea pigs) require an enlarged cecum to digest large quantities of fiber
  • Cecum: a blind pouch or cul-de-sac at the first portion of the large intestine

Signs of a Sick Rabbit

  • Decreased appetite
  • Lethargic behavior
  • Hair loss
  • Runny eyes
  • Discharge from nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Sneezing
  • Fever
  • Changes in breathing

Uses of Rabbits

  • Breeding stock: for high-quality offspring, keeping good records, and attending shows
  • Meat production: raising rabbits for food
  • Fur production: raising rabbits for fur to be tanned and made into products
  • Wool production: raising rabbits for wool, particularly Angora rabbits
  • Pets: raising rabbits for companionship

Meat Cuts

  • No specific information provided

Tattooing a Rabbit

  • Selecting tattoo digits for the first rabbit
  • Properly placing the digits in the pliers before tattooing
  • Ensuring correct alignment and testing the tattoo on paper or paper towel
  • Holding the rabbit in the proper tattooing position
  • Examining the ear location for tattoo placement
  • Cleaning and drying the ear before applying the tattoo
  • Preparing for the rabbit to move during tattooing
  • Placing the pliers in the correct position in the ear
  • Ensuring the tattoo is legible and applying the correct pressure
  • Rubbing the ink into the puncture holes after tattooing

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