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1Identify this breed of sheep noted for their fine wool production?
1. ASouthdown
2. BTexel
3. CMerino
4. DFriesian
5. ESuffolk
2Icterus is a commonly observed clinical signs in cattle with:
1. APost-partum hemoglobinuria
2. BCassia toxicosis
3. CClostridium septicum
4. DClostridium chauvoei
5. EAnaplasma marginale
3Which type of fly is associated with the condition shown here in North America?
1. AHorn fly
2. BStable fly
3. CFace fly
4. DWarble fly
5. EDeer fly
4Identify the breed shown in the picture.
1. ABarbados black belly
2. BOberhasli
3. CDorper
4. DBoer
5. EToggenburg
5Which one of hte following is correct regarding vegetative valvular endocarditis in cattle?
1. AThe prognosis is usually good following appropriate therapy
2. Bthe tricuspid valve is usually affected
3. CAn irregular heart rhythm is usually present
4. DNeutropenia is a common finding in the blood count
5. EThe mitral valve is usually affected
6Which one of the following statements concerning caseous lymphadenitis is true?
1. ATreatment of caseous lymphadenitis with large doses of antibiotics usually results in resolution of disease within 2 months
2. BThere two forms of CLA internal and external.
3. CCulling of infected animals with Caseous Lymphadenitis is not necessary due to the fact that the disease is not communicable
4. DIt is possible to include both vaccinated and non-vaccinated animals in an ELISA screening program and get accurate results
5. EProper vaccination for CLA will usually eliminate the risk of most new infections and sometimes cures infected animals.
7This heifer was observed at a sale barn. You recognized her condition as being:
1. APapillomatosis
2. BZinc deficiency
3. CPhotosensitization
4. DRingworm
5. EDermatophilosis
8Concerning infectious pinkeye in goats, which one of the following statements is true?
1. ATreated animals recover more quickly than non-treated ones
2. BCarrier animals exist
3. CTherapy of choice is procaine penicillin G.
4. DThe disease is not zoonotic
5. EThe disease has little clinical significance
9Which of the following breeds is most susceptible to footrot?
1. AMerino
2. BHampshire
3. CSouthdown
4. DDorper
5. ESuffolk
10What is the age of the sheep that has the dentition pattern as shown in this picture?
1. AUnder one year
2. BOne to one and a half years
3. CTwo years
4. DTwo and a half years
5. EOver three years

11Identify the skin condition seen on this Jersey heifer.
1. APhotosensitization
2. BDermatophytosis
3. CMange
4. DLice infection
5. EDermatophilosis
12This cow recently calved and is now showing the clinical signs observed in this picture. What would be your most likely presumptive diagnosis?
1. AAtrial fibrillation
2. BValvular endocarditis
3. CLymphosarcoma
4. DCongestive heart failure
5. ESummer slump
13Which one of the following is the therapy of choice for polioencephalomalacia in sheep?
1. ACalcium versenate
2. BProcaine penicillin G
3. CThiamine hydrochloride
4. DMannitol
5. EVitamin E and Selenium
14Pericardiostomy was performed on this cow. Which one of the following is most likely a cause of pericardial effusion in a cow?
1. ATraumatic reticulo-pericarditis
2. BPleuritis
3. CIonophore toxicosis
4. DValvular endocarditis
5. EBovine lymphosarcoma
15This breed has been used as a genetic model for study of which one of the following human diseases?
1. AParkinson's disease
2. BFucosidosis
3. CCrohn's disease
4. DTay-sachs disease
5. EChondrodysplasia
16Which one of the following is used as a vaccine for parapox virus in sheep?
1. ABacterin
2. BModified live virus
3. CLive virus
4. DKilled virus
5. EToxoid
17A producer wants to minimize the occurrence of pregnancy toxemia in a flock of crossbred ewes. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendations?
1. AAdd chlortetracycline to the ration that is fed to the ewes in late gestation.
2. BReduce feeding concentrates and limit exercise during the last trimester.
3. CTarget genetic selection from the ewe flock and the breeding ram to produce single lambs rather than multiples
4. DTarget the plane of nutrition to avoid extremes in body condition in the pregnant ewe
5. EVaccinate the pregnant ewe with C. perfringens types C and D approximately 4 weeks before they are due to lamb
18What is the primary clinical sign in small ruminants with advanced paratuberculosis infections?
1. AAnemia
2. BChronic coughing and emaciation
3. CSwollen lymphnodes
4. DDiarrhea and emaciation
5. EChronic weight loss
19What are the most common early clinical manifestations of ovine progressive pneumonia virus infection in older ewes?
1. AChronic hyperplastic synovitis and lymph node hyperplasia
2. BLymph node hyperplasia and mononuclear infiltration of the mammary gland
3. CMononuclear infiltration of the mammary gland and weight loss
4. DLeukoencephalomyelitis and/or chronic interstitial pneumonia
5. EExercise intolerance and progressive weight loss despite normal appetite.
20What is the main route for transmission of bovine lymphosarcoma virus?
1. AFecal-oral
2. BInsect bites
3. CIntra-uterine
4. DIatrogenic with mechanical means
5. ESaliva and nasal secretions
21Which of the following statements would represent LEGAL usage of Naxcel (ceftiofur)?
1. AThe use of Nacel administered IV in a dairy cow that has just had a displaced abomasum surgery
2. BThe use of Naxcel administrated subcutaneously in a lactating dairy cow with a neck wound
3. CThe use of Naxcel at double the dose for a beef calf with pneumonia
4. DThe use of Naxcel twice a day for 3 days for a beef calf with septic arthritis
22Identify the primary cause of neonatal lamb mortality in most flocks
1. AWhite muscle disease
2. BEperythrozoonosis
3. CStarvation
4. DColibacillosis
5. EEnterotoxemia
23Which one of the following diseases would be considered most contagious in dairy goats?
1. APolioencephalomalacia
2. BCaseous lymphadenitis
3. CEnterotoxemia
4. DTetanus
5. EListeriosis
24A cow was presented for examination of a respiratory system problem. On examination you have found a purulent discharge from the ear canal. Which one of the following goes to the top of your differential diagnosis list?
1. AIBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis)
2. BHistophilus
3. CMycoplasma
4. DBRSV (bovine respiratory syncytial virus)
5. EMannheimia
25Which one of the following statements regarding skin disease of cattle is most correct?
1. ALice infestation is common in cooler weather
2. BPapillomatosis is contagious
3. CBovine ringworm is zoonotic
4. DWarbles are lesions found along the dorsum
5. EAll of the above are correct
26Which one of the following breeds is considered to be double-muscled?
1. APiedmontese
2. BHereford
3. CBeefmaster
4. DAngus
5. EWatusi
27A herd of goats with pruritic, crusty lesions on the pastern areas would most likely be affected with:
1. ADemodectic mange
2. BRingworm
3. CChorioptic manage
4. DLice infestion
5. ESheep ked infestation
28A useful and practical therapy for hypoglycemic lambs, kids, or piglets is:
1. A50% glucose intraperitoneally
2. B20% glucose intraperitoneally
3. C50% glucose orally
4. D20% glucose orally
5. E20% glucose intravenously
29A castrated male goat is called a:
1. AStag
2. BBuck
3. CBilly
4. DWether
5. EGelding
30Although there are many stressors that can predispose cattle to shipping fever, the highest stressor is which one of the following?
1. ANutritional change
2. BCold temperature
3. CIncreased humidity
4. DIncreased dust in environment
5. ECommingling of cattle
31Which one of the following is claimed to be a significant benefit of using either Draxxin or Excede for therapy of bovine respiratory disease despite the cost?
1. AFull course of therapy in a single dose
2. BNo withdrawal time for slaughter
3. CUse in dairy as well as beef animals
4. DEfficacy against Histophilus somni
5. EAvailability as an over-the-counter (OTC) remedy
32In the face of an outbreak of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus in a dairy herd, which one of the following vaccines would you select for vaccination of the herd, if any?
1. AIntranasal vaccine
2. BReplicating modified live virus vaccine
3. CNon-replicating modified live virus vaccine
4. DKilled vaccine
5. ENone. Vaccination should not be done in the face of an outbreak
33Which one of the following statements is true?
1. AYounger animals are more likely to show clinical signs of anaplasmosis than are older ones
2. BBiting flies are biological vectors of anaplasmosis
3. CEffectiveness of oxytetracycline therapy for anaplasmosis is reduced if more than 15% of the red blood cells are infected
4. DAnaplasmosis vaccine is marketed commercially in the United States
5. EIncubation period for anaplasmosis in cattle is short, usually 5-15days
34What would be the significance of a low neutrophil count with many non-segmented cells in a cow with a total white blood cell count within a normal range?
1. AProbably indicative of chronic infection
2. BProbably indicative of parasitism
3. CProbably indicative of bone marrow suppression
4. DProbably indicative of an acute overwhelming infection
5. EPossibly could be a normal hemogram
35Which of these microorganisms may be part of the normal microflora of the upper bovine respiratory tract?
1. AIBR virus
2. BBRSV virus
3. CPI3 virus
4. DMannheimia hemolytica
5. EMycobacterium tuberculosis
36"Summer slump" in cattle is related to ingestion of:
1. APithomyces
2. BErgot
3. CMucor
4. DAspergillus
5. EAcremonium
37The antibiotic that has no milk withdrawal time is:
1. AExcenel
2. BOxytetracycline
3. CProcaine penicillin G
4. DSulfadimethoxine
38Which one of the following statements is most correct?
1. AHemoglobinuria is a commonly observed clinical sign with babesiosis
2. BCopper deficiency is the most commonly diagnosed mineral deficiency worldwide in cattle
3. CThe AGID test is the most sensitive test for detection of bovine lymphosarcoma
4. DPersistent right aortic arch is the most common congenital cardiovascular anomaly observed in cattle
5. EPost-partum hemoglobinuria is associated with magnesium deficiency
39According to label, flunixin meglumine (Banamine) must be administered to cattle by what route?
1. AIntramuscular
2. BIntravenous
3. COral
4. DSubcutaneous
40Which one of the following statements is true concerning tuberculosis in cattle?
1. AThe primary route of infection is transplacental
2. BThe test used in the eradication program is an intradermal skin test
3. CThe disease has been eradicated in the continental United States
4. DCoughing and chronic nasal discharge are the most obvious clinical signs in early cases
5. EInfection usually occurs after two years of age
41Why would a red coated cattle breed be better adapted to the tropics than a black one?
1. AMore resistant to intestinal parasitism
2. BMore tolerant of heat
3. CMore able to utilize native roughage
4. DMore efficient in water metabolism
5. EMore efficient in reproduction
42Which one of the following plants is associated with primary photosensitization in cattle?
1. AMilkweed
2. BPanicum
3. CPigweed
4. DCoffeeweed
5. EBuckwheat
43What unique method of vaccination of cattle against Mannheimia haemolytica is being investigated?
1. AOral vaccination using transgenic clover
2. BTopical vaccination using
3. CIntramuscular vaccination
4. DSubcutaneous vaccination
5. EIntranasal vaccination
44If one were to mate a homozygous polled bull with a horned cow, what percentage of the offspring would be polled?
1. A0%
2. B25%
3. C50%
4. D75%
5. E100%
45Which of the following cattle antibiotics is illegal to use in an extralabel manner?
1. ABaytril
2. BDraxxin
3. CMicotil
4. DNuflor
46the age of the female bovine when several food animal antibiotics become extralabel (possibly illegal) is:
1. ADay 1 (at birth)
2. B12 months of age
3. C18 months of age
4. D20 months of age
47Which one of the following statements is true concerning interstitial pneumonia in cattle?
1. AInterstitial pneumonia is characterized by inspiratory dyspnea
2. BThe principal clinical signs are expiratory dyspnea and high fever
3. CExpiratory dyspnea and subcutaneous emphysema are commonly seen
4. DPreferred therapy is oxytetracycline
5. EPrognosis for recovery is poor
48Which one of the following breeds of cattle is affected with "fawn calf syndrome"?
1. AJersey
2. BGalloway
3. CShorthorn
4. DAngus
5. EHereford
49Which of the following antibiotics, when administered by label, has the longest period of therapeutic levels?
1. AMicotil
2. BNaxcel
3. CNuflor
4. DZuprevo
50Why are Mannheimia induced pneumonias only observed in goats, sheep and cattle?
1. ARuminant specific leukotoxin
2. BStress
3. CAssociated parasitic migration through lungs
4. DLack of protective mucin in the airway of these species
5. ETracheal antimicrobial peptide deficiency
51Sudden death with high morbidity in a group of vaccinated beef calves on pasture after a new dirt pond was dug would be suggestive of:
1. APolioencephalomalacia
2. BClostridial disease
3. CAnthrax
4. DSelenium toxicosis
5. EDermatophilosis
52Milk protein allergy in cattle is manifested as:
1. AUrticaria (hives)
2. BPruritus
3. CDiarrhea
4. DPolyuria
5. EPulmonary edema
53A thin ewe in advanced stages of pregnancy toxemia. The ewe could not get up and was alert and not anemic. What therapy would you recommended to the owner?
1. AEuthanasia
2. BInduced parturition
3. CGlucose therapy and restoration of acid-base balace
4. DFluids and electrolytes and restoration of acid base balance
5. ECaesarian section
54Which one of the following breed is most resistant to tick borne disease?
1. ASanta Gertrudis
2. BAngus
3. CHereford
4. DShorthorn
5. ELimousine
55Which breed of dairy cattle is noted for having a hard, darkly colored foot and fewer lameness problems?
1. ABlack and White Holstein
2. BAyrshire
3. CRed and White Holstein
4. DJersey
5. EGuernsey
56Identify this breed of sheep noted for their fine wool production
1. AHampshire
2. BCharolais
3. CMerino
4. DFriesian
5. ESuffolk
57Icterus is a commonly observed clinical sign in cattle with:
1. ABabesiosis
2. BFescue toxicosis
3. CAnthrax
4. DBrisket disease
5. EAnaplasmosis
58ID the breed
1. AAlpine
2. BFinn
3. COberhasli
4. DJacob
5. EBarbados Black belly
59What is the age of the sheep that has the dentition pattern as shown in this picture?
1. AUnder one year
2. BOne to one and a half years
3. CTwo years
4. DTwo and a half years
5. EOver three years
60Identify the breed
1. ACharolais
2. BShorthorn
3. CHereford
4. DAngus
5. ESanta Gertrudis
61Several goats in a flock were affected with severe panophthalmitis and conjunctivitis. What would be your recommendation for this flock?
1. ASend all to slaughter immediately
2. BQuarantine and treat with procaine penicillin G
3. CQuarantine and refer to the state veterinary officer
4. DQuarantine and vaccinated the herd
5. EQuarantine and treat with tetracycline
62Identify the breed
1. AAyrshire
2. BGuernsey
3. CJersey
4. DHolstein
5. EBrown swiss
63The front end and the back end of this goat kid are visible in the pictures. What gene is involved with the condition observed in this kid? answer hornless
1. AChondrodysplasia
2. BHornless
3. CDouble muscling
4. DGlycogen storage
5. ERat tail
64This is a picture of the lungs of a calf at necropsy. You can recognize this as being which one of the following problems?
1. AIBR
2. BMannheimia pneumonia
3. CTuberculosis
4. DEmphysema
5. EAtypical interstitial pneumonia
65The classification for both frostbite and thermal burns is based upon degree. Which degree is show in these two pictures?
2nd
1. A1st
2. B2nd
3. C3rd
4. D4th
5. E5th
66Post-calving this cow was affected with submandibular, ventral and brisket edema. At necropsy the heart had lesions as shown here. What is your Dx?
1. AAmyloidosis
2. BValvular endocarditis
3. CPericarditis
4. DCardiomyopathy
5. ELymphosarcoma
67This heifer was seen at a sale barn You recognized her condition as being:
1. APapillomatosis
2. BZinc deficiency
3. CPhotosensitization
4. DRingworm
5. EDermatophilosis
68What is your presumptive diagnosis for the condition observed on this goat?
1. ASalivary cyst
2. BNeoplasia
3. CCaseous lymphadenitis
4. DEdema
5. EHematoma
69Which one of the following statements about the parasite of deer and cattle shown in this picture is true?
1. AParesis and/or paralysis in camelids is associated with this parasite
2. BCoughing and poor body condition are often prominent clinical signs
3. CThe parasite is resistant to most commonly used dewormers
4. DClinical cases are most often seen in late spring
5. EVaccination against this parasite is available in the United States.
70A 4-H member handled some lambs about a week ago at the county fair. Now he has developed lesions. What is the most likely diagnosis?
1. ADermatophilosis
2. BWarts
3. CEcthyma
4. DFungal infection
5. EPustular dermatitis
71Why are Mannheimia induced pneumonias only observed in goats, sheep and cattle?
1. ARuminant specific leukotoxin
2. BStress
3. CAssociated parasitic migration through the lungs
4. DLack of protective mucin in the airway of these species
5. ETracheal antimicrobial peptide deficiency
72Which one of the following statements is true concerning interstitial pneumonia in cattle?
1. AInterstitial pneumonia is accompanied by high fever
2. BThe principal clinical signs are expiratory dyspnea and mild fever
3. CInspiratory dyspnea and subcutaneous emphysema are commonly seen
4. DPreferred therapy is oxytetracycline
5. EPrognosis for recovery is poor
73If one were to mate a homozygous polled bull with a homozygous horned cow, what percentage of the offspring would be polled?
1. A0%
2. B25%
3. C50%
4. D75%
5. E100%
74Which one of the following is used as a vaccine for parapox virus in sheep?
1. ABacterin
2. BModified live virus
3. Clive virus
4. DKilled virus
5. EToxoid
75Which one of the following diseases would be considered most contagious in dairy goats?
1. APolioencephalomalacia
2. BCaseous lymphadenitis
3. CEnterotoxemia
4. DTetanus
5. EListeriosis
76Which one of the following breeds is considered to be double-muscled?
1. ACharolais
2. BHereford
3. CBeefmaster
4. DAngus
5. EWatusi
77A useful and practical therapy for hypoglycemic lambs, kids or piglets is:
1. A50% glucose intraperitoneally
2. B20% glucose intraperitoneally
3. C50% glucose orally
4. D20% glucose orally
5. E20% glucose intravenously
78Which one of the following plants is associated with primary photosensitization in cattle?
1. AMilkweed
2. BPanicum
3. CPigweed
4. DCoffeeweed
5. EBuckwheat
79A flock of sheep was showing clinical signs of lethargy and anemia. A couple of lambs had died. Other sheep were grinding their teeth and showing extreme thirst. Which one of these elements would be at the top of your differential diagnosis of toxicity?
1. AIodine
2. BSelenium
3. CCopper
4. DFluorine
5. ESodium
80Fly predators are:
1. Aeffective only against face flies
2. BNot affected by chemicals sprayed on flies
3. CHarmful to humans as well as animals
4. DAre active only in daylight hours
5. ETiny wasps that prey on fly larvae and pupae
81If not properly prepared before marketing, commingled feeder calves have the potential of "wreaking out" when they arrive at a feedlot. What is responsible for this wreck?
1. AA fall in resistance due to weather changes
2. BA simultaneous fall in resistance and a rise in disease challenge
3. CA rise in disease challenge from commingling
4. DVaccination more than thirty days before marketing
5. EA fall in resistance due to stresses of weaning, shipping and diet change
82Which type of sound is consistent with atrial fibrillation on thoracic auscultation of a cow with dyspnea, distended jugular veins, and brisket edema?
1. ASplashing sounds
2. BNormal heart sounds of high amplitude projected over the entire thorax
3. CSystolic murmur of high intensity
4. DDiastolic murmur radiating from the base of the heart
5. EIrregular heart sounds with tachycardia
83If a lamb was found down this morning unable to move or rise with a history of tail docking and castration two weeks ago with rubber bands what is your primary tentative diagnosis?
1. ABlunt trauma
2. BClostridial disease
3. CAnthrax
4. DBrisket edema
5. EAcute parasitic disease
84What is the main route of transmission of bovine lymphosarcoma virus?
1. AFecal-oral
2. BInsect bites
3. CIntra-uterine
4. DIatrogenic with mechanical means (blood/needle/palpation)
5. ESaliva and nasal secretions
85Primarily, which of the following breeds is affected by bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency? (BLAD)
1. AJersey
2. BHolstein
3. CShorthorn
4. DDutch belted
5. EBrown swiss
86Three very common sites of lymphosarcoma lesions in cattle, other than lymph nodes, are:
1. ASpleen, liver, heart
2. BMammary gland, uterus, kidney
3. CUterus, abomasum, heart
4. DSkin, kidneys, liver
5. ESkin, abomasum, lung
87Milk protein allergy in cattle is manifested as:
1. AUrticaria
2. BPruritus
3. CDiarrhea
4. DPolyuria
5. EPulmonary edema
88Pleuritis in cattle manifested by pain. The clinical expression of this is:
1. AAggression and dysuria
2. BInspiratory dyspnea and coughing
3. CStiffness, reluctance to move and abduction of the elbows
4. DDrooling of saliva and inappetance
5. EAdduction of the elbows along with inspiratory grunt
89Which one of these breeds of dairy cattle is noted for having a hard, darkly colored foot and fewer lameness problems?
1. ABlack and white holstein
2. BAyrshire
3. CRed and white holstein
4. DJersey
5. EGuernsey
90What would be the significance of a high neutrophil count with many non-segmented cells in a cow with a total white blood cell count within a normal range
1. AProbably indicative of chronic infection
2. BProbably indicative of parasitism
3. CProbably indicative of bone marrow suppression
4. DProbably indicative of an acute infection
5. EPossibly could be a normal hemogram
91Pulmonary arterial pressure is a used as a screening test for which one of the following cattle diseases?
1. AAtypical interstitial pneumonia
2. BBrisket disease
3. CPulmonary thromboembolism
4. DPericarditis
5. ETuberculosis
92Why would the red angus be better adapted to the tropics than the black angus?
1. AMore resistant to intestinal parasitism
2. BMore tolerant of heat
3. CMore able to utilize native roughage
4. DMore efficient in water metabolism
5. EMore efficient in reproduction
93The owner of a black angus calf was accustomed to horses, but not angus, and thought the calf was changing colors and turning grey-like a black foal turning grey. The calf is now black again after treatment. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
1. AZinc deficiency
2. BCopper deficiency
3. CCobalt deficiency
4. DAnaplasmosis
5. EPorphyria
94Which one of the following breeds is more resistant to tick borne disease?
1. ABrahma
2. Bangus
3. CHereford
4. DShorthorn
5. ELimousine
95A thin ewe was in advanced stages of pregnancy toxemia. The ewe could not get up and was alert and not anemic. What therapy would you recommend to the owner?
1. AEuthanasia
2. BInduced parturition
3. CGlucose therapy and restoration of acid base balance
4. DFluids and electrolytes and restoration of acid base balance
5. ECaesarian section
96Chronic weight loss in goats:
1. AIs usually an individual animal problem
2. BIs best evaluated within the context of the animal's environment and herdmates
3. CIs a rare herd problem
4. DOften carries a good prognosis
5. ERarely involves management factors
97If a cow began showing symptoms of hives immediately after being treated with procaine penicillin, what would be the drug of choice for treating this cow?
1. AAntihistamine
2. BCorticosteroid
3. CEpinephrine
4. DEphedrine
5. EFlunixin meglumine
98Entropion in neonatal lambs is often related to:
1. ADehydration
2. BHypothermia
3. COcular infection
4. DBirth trauma
5. ESelenium deficiency
99Which of the following diseases of sheep is important because of the zoonotic implications?
1. AOvine progressive pneumonia
2. BCoccidiosis
3. CCryptosporidiosis
4. DMeningeal worm
5. ESheep ked
100Identify this sheep breed known for the fine quality of its fleece.
1. AAwassi
2. BMerino
3. CKatahdin
4. DSouthdown
5. EFriesian
101This is a blood smear from an anemic beef cow. What is your presumptive diagnosis?
1. AAnaplasmosis
2. BIron deficiency
3. CAnthrax
4. DBracken fern toxicosis
5. EBabesiosis
102Identify this breed of sheep
1. ASouthdown
2. BSuffolk
3. CDorper
4. DMerino
5. ERambouillet
103This cow was presented with submandibular and brisket edema as well as jugular vein distention. Upon auscultation of the heart you hear splashing sounds. What is your presumptive diagnosis?
1. AValvular vegetative endocarditis
2. BPericarditis
3. CBovine lymphosarcoma
4. DHeartwater disease
5. ERenal amyloidosis
104Identify this breed of dairy goat:
1. ANubian
2. BAlpine
3. CLa Mancha
4. DSaanen
5. EToggenburg
105What is the most commonly identified cause of bacterial pneumonia in cattle?
1. AMannheimia spp.
2. BBordetella spp.
3. CHistophilus somnus
4. DStreptococcus spp.
5. EMycoplasma spp.
106Identify this breed of goat:
1. ACashmere
2. BFainting
3. CPygmy
4. DOberhasli
5. EBoer
107Identify this breed of goat
1. ACashmere
2. BFainting
3. CPygmy
4. DOberhasli
5. EBoer
108ID goat breed:
1. ACashmere
2. BFainting
3. CPygmy
4. DOberhasli
5. EBoer
109ID the goat breed:
1. ACashmere
2. BFainting
3. CPygmy
4. DOberhasli
5. EBoer
110ID the goat breed:
1. ACashmere
2. BFainting
3. CPygmy
4. DOberhasli
5. EBoer
111Several bulls being performanced test at a Nebraska feedlot 3500 feet above sea level developed edema of the head and brisket and a few died. What is your tentative diagnosis?
1. APericarditis
2. BLymphosarcoma
3. CPulmonary hypertension
4. DChronic enteritis
5. EParasitism
112ID the cattle breed:
1. AChianina
2. BCharolais
3. CShorthorn
4. DAngus
5. EHereford
113ID cattle breed:
1. AChianina
2. BCharolais
3. CShorthorn
4. DAngus
5. EHereford
114ID cattle breed:
1. AChianina
2. BCharolais
3. CShorthorn
4. DAngus
5. EHereford
115ID cattle breed
1. AChianina
2. BCharolais
3. CShorthorn
4. DAngus
5. EHereford
116ID cattle breed:
1. AChianina
2. BCharolais
3. CShorthorn
4. DAngus
5. EHereford
117ID the breed of dairy cattle that originated in Scotland.
1. AMontbeliarde
2. BGuernsey
3. CAyrshire
4. DFriesian
5. EDairy shorthorn
118ID this cattle breed that produces alpha 2 casein milk from France
1. AGuernsey
2. BMontbeliarde
3. CAyrshire
4. DFriesian
5. EDairy shorthorn
119Identify this double muscled Italian breed of cattle selected for the myostatin gene
1. ABelgian Blue
2. BCharolais
3. CPiedmontese
4. DRomagnola
5. EChianina
120The clinical signs shown by the animal in this picture is most often seen with which one of the following diseases?
1. AOvine progressive pneumonia
2. BPolioencephalomalacia
3. CEnterotoxemia
4. DLead toxicosis
5. EListeriosis
121A calculus is lodged in the vermiform appendage of this animal. Which of the following is more likely to be involved in the pathogenesis of this condition?
1. AImbalanced calcium:phosphorus ratio of the ration
2. BHigh levels of magnesium in the ration
3. CInadequate water intake
4. DOnly A and C are correct
5. EAll other answers are correct
122Shown is the eye of a lamb presented for examination. What is your preliminary diagnosis?
1. AEntropion
2. BCataract
3. CCorneal ulceration
4. DPink eye
5. EPhotosensitivity
123Shown here is the fatty liver of a ewe that died and was presented for necropsy. She was pregnant with triplets at the time. What is your preliminary diagnosis?
1. AListeriosis
2. BPolioencephalomalacia
3. CAnaplasmosis
4. DCopper toxicosis
5. EPregnancy toxemia
124Some rodeo bulls were penned next to a well-landscaped coliseum for their show. The next morning two of the seven bulls were found dead. What is the name of the plant which is cardio-toxic to ruminants, often killing them so suddenly that the plant may be found in the oral cavity?
1. ARhododendron
2. BOleander
3. CPoinsettia
4. DCroton
5. EJapanese Yew
125Entropion in neonatal lambs is often related to:
1. ADehydration
2. BHypothermia
3. COcular infection
4. DBirth trauma
5. ESelenium deficiency
126"Steely wool" is a clinical sign associated with:
1. AIron deficiency
2. BCopper deficiency
3. CCobalt deficiency
4. DIodine deficiency
5. EMagnesium deficiency
127The normal white blood count of cattle usually ranges between:
1. A10000 and 20000 cells/cmm
2. B15000 and 30000 cells/cmm
3. C4000 and 12000 cells/cmm
4. D2000 and 20000 cells/cmm
5. E8000 and 16000 cells/cmm
128Calf diphtheria is characterized clinically by:
1. AExpiratory dyspnea
2. BFever, depression, coughing, mucopurulent nasal exudatin
3. CInspiratory dyspnea
4. DLacrimation, photophobia, coughing, reddened nose
5. ESwelling under the jaw and in the neck area
129Which one of the following ewes would be most at risk for getting pregnancy toxemia in your flock, everything being equal except as given?
1. ASuffolk ewe, 3.5 BCS, late gestation, twins
2. BTexel ewe, 4.0 BCS, non-pregnant
3. CHampshire ewe, 3.0 BCS, late gestation, single fetus
4. DShropshire ewe, 5.0 BCS, late gestation, twins
5. ERomney ewe, 3.5 BCS, early gestation, triplets
130Which one of the following small ruminant disease is a zoonotic disease?
1. ARed gut
2. BBlue tongue
3. CBlack disease
4. DSore mouth
5. ECAE virus
131Eosinophilia in the peripheral blood may be important in the diagnosis of which one of the following diseases of sheep?
1. AParalaphestrongylosis
2. BParatuberculosis
3. CPolioencephalomalacia
4. DTuberculosis
5. EAflatoxicosis
132Rumen acidosis occurs as a result of:
1. AToo much rapidly digestible grain in the diet
2. BSlug feeding of grain (e.g. feeding grain in the milking parlor
3. CInadequate effective fiber
4. DHeat stress (panting cows have less bicarb available for buffering the rumen)
133A defining characteristic of production medicine as applied to food animal practice is its focus on:
1. AIndividual animal curative medicine
2. BVaccination programs
3. CReproduction
4. DHealth programs for the control of specific diseases
5. EThe herd management system
134Which one of the following statements concerning camelid restraint and handling is most correct?
1. AThe rule of restraint with llamas is "the more, the better"
2. BRestraint for collection of blood sample from a llama requires two people
3. CLlamas are not group animals. You must handle them by themselves
4. DMinimal restraint is preferred for all llama-handling procedures
5. EDiversionary restraint is preferred for all injections
135What vaccine has been developed by the University of Alaska for use in the reindeer population?
1. AParatuberculosis
2. BScrapie
3. CWestern encephalitis
4. DTuberculosis
5. EBrucellosis
136What is the estimated cost of a case of milk fever?
1. A$50
2. B$100
3. C$200
4. D$350
5. E$500
137You open the abdomen of a sheep for an exploratory laparotomy and find small white lesions on the cecum and large intestine. What is your diagnosis?
1. AFat necrosis
2. BTapeworm cyst
3. CEdema
4. DOesophagostomum lesion
5. EAbscess
138Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
1. AAntibiotics may be added to the cattle feed if prescribed by a veterinarian under his extra label privilege
2. BSubclinical mastitis is equal to clinical mastitis in its effect on reproductive performance in the lactating dairy cow
3. CWinter dysentery in cattle is associated with brachyspira infections
4. DTail docking of cattle is associated with a positive impact on milk quality
5. EPupillary constriction is a clinical sign consistent with hypocalcemia in recumbent dairy cows
139The most common consequence of sows having MMA syndrome is? (Mastitis, Metritis, Agalactia)
1. AIron deficiency anemia in piglets
2. BPorcine stress syndrome in piglets
3. CHypoglycemia in piglets
4. DCannibalism of the piglets
5. EHypothermia of the piglets
140What is the ideal calving interval for a beef-cow operation in the Midwest of the USA?
1. A200 days
2. B290 days
3. C365 days
4. D400 days
5. ENot an important consideration for a cow-calf herd
141What disease symptom is associated with Mycoplasma haemolamae in alpacas
1. ABlindness
2. BDiarrhea
3. CDeafness
4. DPacreatic stones
5. EAnemia
142Several piglets in a group weaned 10 days ago in the nursery facility of a large commercial swine operation were found dead. On evaluation, some weaners have swelling around the eyes and forehead. Some are in lateral recumbency and dyspneic. Necropsy of the dead piglets reveals subcutaneous and submucosal edema. The most likely causative organism is?
1. AStreptococcus suis
2. BBrachyspira hyodysenteriae
3. CClostridium speticum
4. DEscherichia coli
5. ELawsonia intracellulari
143Air quality is often an issue in livestock confinement operations. Which one of the following gases is most likely involved with animal or human deaths in a confinement operation?
1. AMercaptans
2. BMethane
3. CHydrogen sulfide
4. DCarbon dioxide
5. EAmmonia
144Excessive use of water to clean the udder is a risk factor for which type of mastitis?
1. AStreptococcus agalactiae
2. BColiform
3. CMycoplasma
4. DStaphylococcus aureus
5. EYeast
145Preconditioning is...?
1. AIncreasing grain ration in close-up dairy cows before calving
2. BDipping teats before milking
3. CMowing pastures that have gone to seed to reduce eye irritation in pastured cattle
4. DFeeding anionic salts, such as ammonium chloride, to reduce the incidence of hypocalcemia in dairy cows.
5. EProcessing beef calves in such a way as to reduce stress before moving them to a feedlot
146Shown here is a sample of corn silage.

Which type of corn silage is most likely be associated with chronic rumen acidosis in a dairy herd?
1. ALong cut/large particle
2. BSmaller particle
147ID the breed
1. AYorkshire
2. BLandrace
3. CDuroc
4. DKune Kune
5. EHampshire
148You are presented a Holstein dairy cow with chronic watery diarrhea. No other cows in the herd are affected. What would be the most likely diagnosis?
1. ATuberculosis
2. BRumen acidosis
3. CParatuberculosis
4. DOstertagiasis
5. EParamphistomiasis
149Which European beef breed is shown in this picture?
1. ACharolais
2. BLimousine
3. CHereford
4. DShorthorn
5. EBelgian Blue
150What condition would you suspect if you palpate a cow rectally and found the rumen enlarged as shown in this picture?
1. ALeft abomasal displacement
2. BVagal indigestion
3. CAbomasal volvulus
4. DLymphosarcoma
5. ETraumatic reticuloperitonitis
151ID breed
1. AYorkshire
2. BHampshire
3. CDuroc
4. DLandrace
5. EPietrain
152This cow is being treated for hypocalcemia. What is wrong with this picture?
1. AImproper head restraint
2. BImproper placement of intravenous administration
3. CInadequate cardiac monitoring
4. DImproper drug administration (calcium borogluconate)
5. EImproper biosecurity measures
153ID this English breed of dairy cattle
1. AShorthorn
2. BAyrshire
3. CGuernsey
4. DGloucester
5. EDevon
154The most common infectious cause of neonatal calf diarrhea is?
1. ACryptosporidium
2. BEscherichia
3. CPseudomonas
4. DStaphylococcus
5. EStreptococcus