Animal Health and Disease Prevention Quiz

Why is it cheaper to maintain a healthy environment than to treat sick animals?

• Medicine is free

• Preventing illness costs less than curing it

• Animals heal on their own

• Farmers get paid for sick animals

What should be kept clean to keep animals healthy?

• Windows

• Feed containers and equipment

• Tractor tires

• Fence posts

Which of these must be clean before use to treat an animal?

• Wheelbarrows

• Syringes and needles

• Hay bales

• Barn floors

Dirty milking equipment can cause:

• Disease in animals and bad milk

• Faster milking times

• Better milk flavor

• Cleaner udders

Why is sanitation important?

• It helps animals sleep better

• It prevents disease and infection

• It makes pens smell good

• It helps feed grow faster

Which of the following should NOT be reused without cleaning?

• Halters

• Blankets

• Surgical tools

• Brushes

What happens when equipment isn’t cleaned properly?

• Germs spread between animals

• Animals eat more

• Pens stay cooler

• Feed lasts longer

What does a “healthy environment” mean?

• Clean, safe, and comfortable for animals

• Dark and quiet

• Cold and damp

• Big and crowded

What can piles of manure cause?

• Disease and parasites

• Clean air

• Fewer flies

• Healthy animals

Which pest is attracted to manure?

• Flies

• Cows

• Horses

• Sheep