Animal Nutrition, Reproduction, Genetics, and Aging
What’s the best choice of assisted feeding for this dog, and what factors would you consider when deciding the approach to feeding?
Identify the most common mechanical complications associated with the assisted feeding method chosen, and describe the measures taken to prevent and address these complications.
Discuss common metabolic complications of the assisted feeding method chosen and the factors that contribute to these complications.
What discharge instructions would you provide the client, including how to continue with the assisted feeding at home?
Now you’ll investigate the feeding requirements for a sheep wool production business.
What amino acid is essential for wool production, and what feed components/types are good sources of this amino acid?
Breeding of ewes will produce new stocks of sheep used for wool. What are important feeding measures to ensure healthy gestation? Indicate the special feeding needs during the last trimester.
What makes lambs susceptible to enterotoxemia, and how can this be prevented nutritionally and medically?
Part 2: Theriogenology
In this part of the research project, you’ll discuss camelid reproduction.
How does ovulation proceed in alpacas, and what’s the typical frequency of dominant follicle appearance?
What physiologic and anatomic qualities are examined during a breeding soundness exam for a male llama? What parameters are evaluated for semen quality?
A client has been with her pet cat since it was born 22 years ago. Being very attached to the cat, she wants to provide supportive care for as long as possible. What feeding and medical recommendations would you give the client to help her care for her cat, who in addition to being geriatric is diabetic?
The cat has limited mobility but doesn’t show signs of much pain. How would you instruct the client on how to prevent decubital sores in the cat?
Given its limited mobility, the cat spends a considerable amount of time in recumbency and often urinates in that position. What advice and instructions would you provide the caregiver regarding complications associated with the cat’s urination while in recumbency?
The cat’s caregiver asked when she should consider euthanasia. What criteria regarding quality of life would you evaluate to determine when euthanasia may be the best option for the cat?
