Animal Management Year 1 Past Paper

State three ways, according to the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006, that an animal’s welfare should be maintained during transportation.

State two appropriate first aid actions to take if an animal is suffering from a fractured limb. (2 marks).

• Assess the area, encourage the animal to stay calm, limit movement of the animal, support the fractured limb before moving the animal

• Assess the area, encourage movement of the animal and feel the limb that you suspect to be broken.

• Assess the limb, shout for help and encourage the animal to panic so it has an increased adrenaline level to act as a natural painkiller.

Describe the appropriate treatment for Sarcoptic mange. (Select 2) 3 marks.

• Topical veterinary treatment with antibiotics. Ivermectin.

• Shampoo and topical treatment.

• Medicated shampoo and medicated cream.

• Scrub the skin in a bath.

Explain the factors a handler must consider when treating a dog with Sarcoptic mange. (Select 2). 4 marks.

• Zoonotic disease that is passed from animal to human. The handler would need to wear PPE such as gloves/plastic apron.

• PPE, work quickly with the animal and restrain them.

• Only competent people to share the care of the animal while it is being cared for.

• The animal should be barrier nursed/strict biosecurity measures should be in place during treatment. The dog could be aggressive because of pain, use caution when handling.

Describe the control measures in place in the UK to prevent the spread of Rabies. Select 2 (3 marks).

• Strict laws and regulations have been implemented to control the movement of (dogs, cats and ferrets) between (specific) countries using passports. Specialised quarantine facilities.

• Border control do not allow any animals to travel in order to stop the spread of rabies. Any animals that foam at the mouth are immediately euthanised without inspection.

• Rabies tag can be scanned at border points. Regular antibiotics must be given in order to stop rabies from taking hold of an infected animal.

• Border controls to check documentation. Vaccination programme carried out by the Vet (for dogs, cats and ferrets. Euthanasia.

Provide three reasons why grass would be selected over hay as a food source. Select 2. (3 marks).

• Natural food source. Richer nutrients. Higher water content.

• Grass can be more easily stored than hay. Grass can be compacted down and packaged more easily. Grass has a more effective smell.

• Helps elderly animals as it is softer to eat. Hay is more flammable especially during summer months so less of a fire hazard.

• Higher palatability/animal’s preferred choice. Less dusty than hay. Easier to digest. Cost.

State one function for each of the following parts of the digestive system of a cow. a) Tongue. (1 mark).

• Allows food to travel from the mouth to the rumen (reticulum) and regurgitation for further chewing (chewing the cud) via peristalsis.

• Provides an environment for the digestion of fibre/cellulose/plant material for bacterial fermentation.

• Used to grip and direct grass into the mouth during grazing and to manipulate food in the mouth/ forming a bolus of food.

State one function for each of the following parts of the digestive system of a cow b) Oesophagus. (1 mark).

• Provides an environment for the digestion of fibre/cellulose/plant material for bacterial fermentation.

• Allows food to travel from the mouth to the rumen (reticulum) and regurgitation for further chewing (chewing the cud) via peristalsis.

• Removes excess water from the food and reduces the size of the food particles for further digestion.

State one function for each of the following parts of the digestive system of a cow c) Rumen. (1 mark)

• Allows food to travel from the mouth to the rumen (reticulum) and regurgitation for further chewing (chewing the cud) via peristalsis.

• Used to grip and direct grass into the mouth during grazing manipulate food in the mouth/ forming a bolus of food.

• Provides an environment for the digestion of fibre/cellulose/plant material for bacterial fermentation.

State one function for each of the following parts of the digestive system of a cow d) Omasum. (1 mark).

• Removes excess water from the food and reduces the size of the food particles for further digestion.

• Provides an environment for the digestion of fibre/cellulose/plant material for bacterial fermentation

• Produces acids and enzymes for digestion and bacteria are digested here and used as a source of protein. Final breakdown.