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Where should metal eartags be placed on an animal's ear?
Where should metal eartags be placed on an animal's ear?
- On the distal border of the ear in its middle third
- On the proximal border of the ear in its middle third (correct)
- Between the two cartilage ribs which run the length of the ear
- At the tip of the ear
What is the recommended age range for nose-ringing bulls?
What is the recommended age range for nose-ringing bulls?
- Between 1 and 3 months
- Between 6 and 12 months (correct)
- At birth
- Between 1 and 2 years
Where is the ideal location for placing the nose ring?
Where is the ideal location for placing the nose ring?
- Through the cartilage of the nasal septum
- Through the soft tissue of the nasal septum in front of the cartilage (correct)
- Through the skin of the nasal septum
- Through the bone of the nasal septum
What is a key consideration when planning to dehorn adult cattle?
What is a key consideration when planning to dehorn adult cattle?
What is the purpose of withdrawing the needle prior to injection during cornual nerve block?
What is the purpose of withdrawing the needle prior to injection during cornual nerve block?
What is the recommended method for anaesthesia during dehorning adult cattle?
What is the recommended method for anaesthesia during dehorning adult cattle?
What is the purpose of massaging the injection site after administering the anaesthetic during cornual nerve block?
What is the purpose of massaging the injection site after administering the anaesthetic during cornual nerve block?
What is the recommended restraint method for dehorning adult cattle?
What is the recommended restraint method for dehorning adult cattle?
What is the primary purpose of disbudding calves?
What is the primary purpose of disbudding calves?
What is the primary difference between dehorning and disbudding?
What is the primary difference between dehorning and disbudding?
What is the purpose of the 'Cattle Keepers Handbook' mentioned in the legislation?
What is the purpose of the 'Cattle Keepers Handbook' mentioned in the legislation?
What is the primary concern when performing dehorning or disbudding procedures?
What is the primary concern when performing dehorning or disbudding procedures?
What is the primary purpose of nose ringing in livestock management?
What is the primary purpose of nose ringing in livestock management?
What is the purpose of using a 'nose punch' during ring placement?
What is the purpose of using a 'nose punch' during ring placement?
What is the recommended volume of anaesthetic for an infraorbital nerve block?
What is the recommended volume of anaesthetic for an infraorbital nerve block?
What is the primary concern when placing a nose ring using an applicator?
What is the primary concern when placing a nose ring using an applicator?
What is the typical outcome if an animal tears out its nose ring?
What is the typical outcome if an animal tears out its nose ring?
What is a limitation of using heavy duty dehorning shears to remove horns from adult cattle?
What is a limitation of using heavy duty dehorning shears to remove horns from adult cattle?
Which of the following is NOT a method for placing a nose ring?
Which of the following is NOT a method for placing a nose ring?
What is the purpose of using a wire to remove horns from adult cattle?
What is the purpose of using a wire to remove horns from adult cattle?
What is a method for achieving haemostasis when dehorning adult cattle?
What is a method for achieving haemostasis when dehorning adult cattle?
Why may anaesthesia be necessary when dehorning adult cattle?
Why may anaesthesia be necessary when dehorning adult cattle?
What is a potential complication of dehorning adult cattle?
What is a potential complication of dehorning adult cattle?
What is the primary rationale for advising clients to disbud calves rather than dehorn them as yearlings or adults?
What is the primary rationale for advising clients to disbud calves rather than dehorn them as yearlings or adults?
According to the Welfare Codes, who is the recommended professional to perform dehorning procedures?
According to the Welfare Codes, who is the recommended professional to perform dehorning procedures?
What is the recommended age range for chemical cauterisation when disbudding calves?
What is the recommended age range for chemical cauterisation when disbudding calves?
What is a key consideration when planning to dehorn adult cattle?
What is a key consideration when planning to dehorn adult cattle?
What is the purpose of local anaesthesia in disbudding calves?
What is the purpose of local anaesthesia in disbudding calves?
What is a major reason why disbudding goat kids is more complicated than disbudding calves?
What is a major reason why disbudding goat kids is more complicated than disbudding calves?
What is the preferred anaesthesia method for disbudding goat kids?
What is the preferred anaesthesia method for disbudding goat kids?
What is a potential complication of dehorning adult cattle?
What is a potential complication of dehorning adult cattle?
Why is it recommended to avoid dehorning during the fly season?
Why is it recommended to avoid dehorning during the fly season?
What is a critical consideration when administering xylazine to goat kids?
What is a critical consideration when administering xylazine to goat kids?
What is the primary concern when performing dehorning or disbudding procedures?
What is the primary concern when performing dehorning or disbudding procedures?
What is the purpose of clipping and cleaning before dehorning?
What is the purpose of clipping and cleaning before dehorning?
What is the recommended anaesthesia method for dehorning adult cattle?
What is the recommended anaesthesia method for dehorning adult cattle?
Why is it essential to be careful when performing dehorning or disbudding procedures on goat kids?
Why is it essential to be careful when performing dehorning or disbudding procedures on goat kids?
What is the primary purpose of aseptic preparation and procedure in dehorning?
What is the primary purpose of aseptic preparation and procedure in dehorning?
