Cattle

Question 1

What are the 2 casting methods and which cannot be used on bulls or lactating cows?

Answer 1

Reuff’s (cannot be used on bulls or lactating cows) and Criss Cross

Question 2

Milk teeth

Answer 2

Birth-18 months

Question 3

2 permanent incisors

Answer 3

1.5-2 years

Question 4

4 incisors

Answer 4

2-3 years

Question 5

6 incisors

Answer 5

3-3.5 years

Question 6

Full mouth

Answer 6

3.5-4 years

Question 7

Loose teeth

Answer 7

7-8 years

Question 8

What to look out for when assessing BCS?

Answer 8

1. Back
2. Tail head
3. Pin bones
4. Ribs
5. Hip