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