How to Raise Goats - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary reason to raise goats?
A) To win a petting zoo competition
B) Meat, milk, and fiber production
C) To annoy the neighbors
D) As inexpensive lawnmowers
  • 2. Which breed is primarily known for dairy production?
A) Saanen
B) Pygmy
C) Angora
D) Boer
  • 3. What is a castrated male goat called?
A) Wether
B) Buck
C) Doe
D) Kid
  • 4. What is the term for a female goat?
A) Kid
B) Doe
C) Wether
D) Buck
  • 5. How often should you deworm goats?
A) As needed based on fecal egg counts
B) Every day
C) Every month
D) Never
  • 6. What is a common sign of parasites in goats?
A) Thick, shiny coat
B) Anemia
C) Excessive energy
D) Increased milk production
  • 7. What type of fencing is most effective for goats?
A) Single strand wire
B) Woven wire or electric fencing
C) Barbed wire
D) Chain link (unless properly reinforced)
  • 8. What mineral is essential for goat health and often deficient in their diet?
A) Calcium
B) Copper
C) Iron
D) Sodium
  • 9. What is the average gestation period for goats?
A) 90 days
B) 21 days
C) 150 days
D) 365 days
  • 10. What is a baby goat called?
A) Foal
B) Calf
C) Lamb
D) Kid
  • 11. What kind of hay is best for goats?
A) Pine shavings
B) Moldy hay
C) Straight alfalfa hay in large quantities
D) Grass hay or mixed grass/legume hay
  • 12. Which of these plants is toxic to goats?
A) Azalea
B) Clover
C) Orchard Grass
D) Timothy Hay
  • 13. What is CAE in goats?
A) Chicken Acquired Epilepsy
B) Cattle Abdominal Embolism
C) Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis
D) Canine Arthritis Examination
  • 14. How much space per goat is recommended in a shelter?
A) 2 square feet
B) 10-15 square feet
C) 50 square feet
D) 100 square feet
  • 15. What is the best way to prevent coccidiosis in kids?
A) Ignoring hygiene
B) Overcrowding
C) Good sanitation and coccidiostats
D) Feeding kids on the ground
  • 16. What is the term for a goat that has its horns removed?
A) Tusked
B) Horned
C) Disbudded
D) Polled
  • 17. What is the primary cause of urinary calculi (water belly) in male goats?
A) Too much exercise
B) Lack of access to water
C) Improper calcium to phosphorus ratio in the diet
D) Overfeeding of protein
  • 18. What type of bedding is best for goats?
A) Mud
B) Wet hay
C) Concrete
D) Dry straw or wood shavings
  • 19. What is the proper way to administer an oral medication to a goat?
A) Sprinkle on food
B) Mix in water trough
C) Drench gun
D) Rub on their nose
  • 20. How often should goat hooves be trimmed?
A) Never
B) Once a year
C) Every 6-8 weeks
D) Every day
  • 21. Which of these is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from goats to humans?
A) Ringworm
B) Enterotoxemia
C) Coccidiosis
D) White Muscle Disease
  • 22. What is the purpose of giving goats a mineral supplement?
A) To keep their coat shiny
B) To ensure they receive essential nutrients lacking in forage
C) To make them gain weight rapidly
D) To prevent them from eating weeds
  • 23. What is the common name for orf?
A) Soremouth
B) Pinkeye
C) Foot Rot
D) Ringworm
  • 24. What is the most common sign of bloat in goats?
A) Weight Loss
B) Coughing
C) Watery eyes
D) Distended abdomen
  • 25. What is the primary cause of foot rot in goats?
A) Improper hoof trimming
B) Wet and muddy conditions
C) Lack of exercise
D) Dry and rocky terrain
  • 26. What is Enterotoxemia?
A) A parasitic infection
B) A respiratory illness
C) Overeating disease
D) A skin condition
  • 27. What is the best way to introduce new goats to an existing herd?
A) Isolate them permanently
B) Quarantine them first and then introduce them slowly
C) Introduce them at night
D) Immediately put them in with the herd
  • 28. Which vitamin is most important for newborn kid health?
A) Selenium
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B
  • 29. What is the typical weaning age for goat kids?
A) 24 weeks
B) Immediately after birth
C) 2 weeks
D) 8-12 weeks
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