Question 1
Define the following terms:
Ketones
Ataxia
Metabolism
Water retention
Edema
Oxidation
Question 2
2.1 What are the parts of the ruminant digestive system?
2.2 What is the function of the rumen and reticulorumen?
Question 3
Explain the following terms of dairy management system.
Steaming up period
Inter-calving period
Lactation period
Service period
Question 4
Explain the following testicle consistency scores 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Question 5
What is the Bos-taurus cattle breed and give 2 examples?
Question 6
What will the technician be careful of when inseminating the cow?
Question 7
What are the following terms?
Cytokines
Lymphokines
Interleukins
Interferon
Question 8
Explain the functions of Natural killer cells (NK).
Question 9
Which area of the ear should the tattoo be applied and why?
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