Chapter 23: Goat Breed Identification and Production Management
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
herd
k.
browse
b.
nanny
l.
caprine
c.
dairy goat
m.
joint ill
d.
globules
n.
mohair
e.
scent glands
o.
goat
f.
angora goats
p.
meat goats
g.
buck
q.
pygmy goats
h.
cashmere
r.
hypocalcemia
i.
kid
s.
goat pox
j.
kidding
t.
ringworm
1. type of goats that produce milk
2. particles in milk that produce less fat
3. type of goats raised for meat sources
4. fine valuable down undercoat of hair that is warm
5. type of goats raised for hair products
6. type of goats that are small or miniature in size
7. long locks of white hair used to make fiber clothing or bedding products
8. woody type of plant that is eaten by goats
9. term for adult male goat
10. labor process of goats
11. young or newborn goat
12. veterinary term for goats
13. term for adult female goat
14. a group of goats
15. bacterial condition where umbilical cord becomes contaminated and causes bacteria to enter
the blood stream
16. common fungus of goats
17. milk fever in goats
18. sacs behind the horn area that produce an odor on billy goats
19. highly contagious viral disease of goats similar to the flu
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
bacterial condition where umbilical cord becomes contaminated
b.
woody type of plant
c.
long locks of Angora hair used for fiber
d.
labor process of goats
e.
low blood calcium
f.
contagious fungus on external hair coat
g.
grass type of plant
h.
adult male goat
i.
particles in goat milk that produce less fat
j.
area behind horns that produce hormone odor
k.
veterinary term for goat
l.
high blood calcium
m.
adult female goat
20. caprine
21. doe
22. browse
23. joint ill
24. ringworm
25. globules
26. scent glands
27. kidding
28. mohair
29. hypocalcemia
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which type of digestive system do goats have?
a.
monogastric
c.
nonruminant
b.
ruminant
d.
avian
2. What is the gestation length of goats?
a.
100-135 days
c.
148-151 days
b.
168-171 days
d.
90-100 days
3. How long does a goat’s estrus cycle occur?
a.
16 – 17 days
c.
24 – 48 hours
b.
16 – 17 hours
d.
10 – 15 hours
4. Which if the following is NOT TRUE about goat nutrition?
a.
Goats chew cud.
c.
Goats require copper in their diet.
b.
Goats are very selective eaters.
d.
Goats can not eat cherry tree leaves.
5. What age should kids be weaned?
a.
1 month of age
c.
2 weeks of age
b.
2 months of age
d.
4 weeks of age
TRUE/FALSE
1. Bloat is common in goats.
2. Goat can have 3 kids.
3. Goats should be vaccinated around a year of age.
4. Goats normal body temperature is between 101-102 degrees.
5. Goats should not be sheared.
COMPLETION
1. Goat milk has more ________________ than any other dairy animal.
2. Goats have a ________________ digestive system.
3. A female goat is called a ______________ or __________________.
4. The gestation length of goats is an average of _____ to _____ days.
5. Estrus in goats occurs every _______ to _______ days.
6. When kids are born they usually weigh _____ pounds.
7. Grains are fed at ___ to ____ pounds per day in adult goats.
8. Vaccines in young goats should begin between ____ and ___ weeks of age.
9. Banding young kids is typically done within ___ to ___ days.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List 4 examples of how goats are used.
2. List 4 plants that are toxic to goats.
3. List 4 signs of milk fever in goats.
4. Scent glands can be removed with a ___________________ or
_____________________________.