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WorksheetsLlama - Alpaca Quiz Bowl - set 2
Total questions: 137
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
If intact males were fighting, where are the most wounds going to be located?
The ears, the neck, the legs, or the testicles
The belly and tail
The back and flanks
The hooves only
What should you check for with a puncture wound?
An object in the wound
Bruising around the eyes
Broken teeth
Wet hooves
What should you apply with abrasions?
Skin and Scab ointments
Warm compresses
Saltwater rinse only
Bandage wrap without ointment
What should you apply with bruises?
A cold pack to reduce swelling
A heat lamp
Strong disinfectant
Dry gauze only
What is a major problem with burns?
The lama could become dehydrated
The wool grows faster
The animal gains weight
The nails become soft
What is a pocket of pus?
An abscess
A blister
A bruise
A scab
What is alopecia?
Complete bald spots with no new hair growth
Thick wool growth over the back
A minor scratch
A swollen joint
What is the most common cause of lameness?
Problems with the pad of the foot
A scratched ear
Sunburn on the nose
Short tail hair
What is hyperthermia?
When the animal’s core body temperature rises above normal
A mild chill from cool weather
A condition of low heart rate
When the animal sleeps more than usual
Which animals have an increased likelihood of hyperthermia?
Fat llamas and newborn babies
Only adult alpacas
Only healthy adult llamas
Old goats
Which actions help prevent hyperthermia? Select all that apply.
Keep fresh clean water available at all times
Keep shade available
Set up sprinklers on hot days
Run a fan in the barn
Shear llamas and alpacas to the skin during heat
Why should llamas and alpacas not be sheared to the skin?
The skin can sunburn and body temperature will rise
It makes them too heavy
It causes the hooves to shrink
It stops them from eating
What may be a sign that your llama or alpaca may have a disease in their mouth or throat?
Excessive salivation, foaming, or drooling
Extra long tail hair
Sleeping in the shade
Standing quietly
How can you check for dehydration in your llama or alpaca?
Gently pinch the skin and see if it is slow to return to place
Count how many times it blinks
Watch for tail wagging
Look for spots on the wool
What is the condition in which the feces do not become compacted into pellets?
Diarrhea
Constipation
Impaction
Normal passing
Which practices help prevent Giardia or Cryptosporidium infections in your herd? Select all that apply.
Ensure fresh clean drinking water
Rotate pastures
Keep pens clean from manure
Give medications as indicated by your vet
Leave dirty water available
Which are examples of stressors for llamas and alpacas? Select all that apply.
Transport
Bad weather
Indiscriminate use of antibiotics
Sudden feed changes
Overcrowding
What are signs of colic in a llama or alpaca? Select all that apply.
Depression
No appetite
May be down or roll around in pain
Increased appetite
What is a way to keep your herd healthy and monitor for signs of illness?
Perform monthly herd health checks and administer vaccinations
Feed only treats
Avoid any handling
Keep them in the dark
What is an impaction?
A clogged intestine
A bruise on the leg
A broken tooth
A sunburn
What is linebreeding?
The mating of animals that are related to one common superior ancestor
Breeding only animals from different species
Feeding animals in lines
Walking animals in a row before breeding
What is hand breeding?
Haltering both the male and female and lending them to each other
Letting animals mate freely in a pasture
Using artificial insemination only
Feeding by hand before breeding
Why would the female not accept a male?
She has been previously bred
She is hungry
Her wool is too long
It is raining
What is Brucellosis (also called Bang’s)?
A bacterial infection
A type of feed
A hoof trimming method
A wool pattern
What is parturition?
The medical term used for birthing
The act of eating
A type of shelter
The name for hoof care
How long is a llama pregnant?
340–345 days
200–220 days
365–400 days
90–120 days
How long is an alpaca pregnant?
335–360 days
250–270 days
100–110 days
400–420 days
What will the teats look like before birth?
Very full teats
Very small and flat
Brightly colored
Covered in scales
What is the first to appear when a llama is giving birth?
Head and two front feet
Tail
One back foot
Rump
What should a prepared owner be ready for when a llama is pregnant?
Normal or abnormal birth
Only twins
No changes at all
Immediate shearing
Which lamas are most prone to need a stomach tube?
Sick and newborn lamas
Adults
Healthy males
Old females
What is delivered through a stomach tube?
Medicine, food, milk, or other fluid
Air only
Sand and gravel
Wool clippings
When placing the stomach tube down the lama, how do you know you are not placing it down the windpipe?
You feel the tube move down the smooth esophagus and the lama is not coughing
The tube feels rough and the lama coughs
You hear loud wheezing
The tube bounces back out immediately
How do you know when the tube reaches the stomach of a lama?
You can smell the gas from the stomach; it smells like spit
The tube makes a whistling sound
The lama’s ears twitch
The tube becomes very cold
Why must you always hold on to the tube even when the lama is tied?
To prevent the animal from chewing, spitting, or swallowing the tube
To keep the tube warm
To make the tube shorter
To keep the knot tight
What is the typical adult height of a llama measured at the shoulder?
4–4.5 feet
2 feet
6 feet
3 feet
What is the typical adult height of an alpaca measured at the shoulder?
3 feet
1.5 feet
5 feet
4–4.5 feet
What is the typical adult weight of a llama?
120–225 pounds
250–500 pounds
600–800 pounds
50–100 pounds
What is the typical adult weight of an alpaca?
250–500 pounds
80–120 pounds
120–225 pounds
300–450 pounds
What is the average annual growth rate of alpaca fiber?
1–3 inches
5–10 inches
10–15 inches
15–20 inches
How much does a typical adult alpaca fleece weigh?
1–2 pounds
3–8 pounds
9–12 pounds
13–16 pounds
What is the fiber measurement of a llama in microns?
10–20 microns
20–40 microns
40–60 microns
60–80 microns
What is the fiber measurement of an alpaca in microns?
5–10 microns
15–28 microns
30–45 microns
50–65 microns
What is the life span of llamas and alpacas?
5–10 years
10–15 years
15–25 years
25–35 years
What is the length of a typical gestation in alpacas?
270 days
300 days
345 days
400 days
What is the weight of a llama at birth?
5–10 pounds
12–18 pounds
18–35 pounds
40–55 pounds
What is the weight of an alpaca at birth?
8–12 pounds
12–18 pounds
20–30 pounds
30–40 pounds
What is the rectal temperature of llamas and alpacas?
95–98 degrees Fahrenheit
99.5–102 degrees Fahrenheit
102–104 degrees Fahrenheit
104–106 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the heart rate of llamas and alpacas?
30–45 beats per minute
45–60 beats per minute
60–90 beats per minute
90–120 beats per minute
What is the respiration rate for llamas and alpacas?
5–10 breaths per minute
10–15 breaths per minute
15–30 breaths per minute
30–45 breaths per minute
What is the difference between short-acting stress factors and long-acting stress factors?
Short-acting cause physical injury; long-acting are only emotions
Short-acting lead to emotional stress; long-acting have physical effects and build up over a trip
Short-acting affect only males; long-acting affect only females
Short-acting happen during sleep; long-acting happen when awake
What are some short-acting travel related stress factors?
Unfamiliar surroundings, unfamiliar travel companions, and unstable footing
Lack of food for weeks and long-term dehydration
Extreme heat over several months
Chronic disease with no treatment
What are some long-acting travel related stress factors?
A quick greeting from a stranger
Noise, vibration, being thrown against the vehicle or other animals, insufficient food or water, and extremes of temperature and humidity
A brief stop for water
Seeing a familiar companion
Which of the following are llama vocalizations? Select all that apply.
Humming
Grumbling
Alarm calling
Screaming
Purring
What should you do if an llama/alpaca spits excessively?
Ignore it and walk away
Make them smell it
Give them a sugary treat
Spray water on their face
When should you call the vet? Select all that apply.
An injury bleeding profusely
An injury close to a tendon or joint
A wound contaminated by dirt or debris
A small superficial scratch with clean skin
You just discovered the wound and it is infected
Where are most vaccines given?
Intravenously in the tail
Subcutaneously in the loose skin of the armpit or where the neck ends and the shoulder begins
Intramuscularly in the thigh
Orally mixed with feed
What does 1 teaspoon equal?
1 gram and 5 cubic centimeters
10 grams and 10 cubic centimeters
0.1 gram and 1 cubic centimeter
2 grams and 2 cubic centimeters
Which of the following are gastrointestinal nematodes found in llamas/alpacas? Select all that apply.
Barber pole worm
Brown stomach worm
Tapeworm
Liver fluke
Coccidia
What are the external creepy crawlies that commonly affect llamas/alpacas?
Mosquitoes, fleas, and mites
Flies, ticks, and lice
Ants, beetles, and spiders
Worms, leeches, and slugs
What is the first step to do with a female before breeding?
Trim her fleece
Make sure she is old enough
Move her to a new pen
Give her a treat
Why should pregnant alpacas be vaccinated 4–6 weeks prior to estimated delivery date?
To increase her appetite
So she can pass antibodies to her cria via her colostrum (first milk)
To change the cria’s color
So she will give birth earlier
What is meconium?
A type of grass
The first manure a cria passes, a black, tarry substance
A breathing sound
A wool-cleaning tool
Why shouldn’t you make eye contact with a female with a newborn cria?
She may fall asleep
Eye contact is a sign of aggression to llamas, and a mother may take offense
It makes the cria run away
It hurts her eyes
How many alpacas are in Peru?
300,000
1 million
3 million
10 million
What percent nitrogen do llamas/alpacas need?
0.5% nitrogen
1.7% nitrogen
3.0% nitrogen
5.0% nitrogen
What is a Huarizo?
A llama breed with extra-long fleece
An alpaca–llama hybrid, with a male alpaca bred to a female llama
A special feed mix for crias
A type of halter
What is IgG (Immunoglobulin G)?
A vitamin only in grass
Antibodies in the colostrum of near-term female llamas and those that have just given birth
A type of grooming brush
A respiration test
What are coarse medullated hair fibers scattered throughout fleece called?
Guard hair
Kemp
Lanolin
Crimp
What is the term for the hollow core inside of guard hair?
Cortex
Cuticle
Medulla
Follicle
What is the AMLA?
American Miniature Llama Association
Alpaca Medical Licensing Agency
Association of Mountain Livestock Animals
American Mammal Llama Alliance
What is the purpose of Showmanship?
To judge the handler’s ability to properly present and control the animal
To measure the animal’s fiber microns only
To test how fast the animal can run
To decide the farm’s feeding schedule
What is being judged in a showmanship class?
Only how beautiful the animal looks
Your skill in fitting, grooming, following directions, and your style of presenting and handling your animal
Only how fast the animal can walk around the ring
The loudness of the crowd during your turn
What should you wear for a showmanship class?
Bright patterned shirt, jeans, and sandals
Conservative attire such as black slacks, a white shirt or blouse, and black completely enclosed footwear
A T‑shirt, shorts, and athletic slides
A colorful jacket, blue jeans, and open‑toed shoes
Which set of words best describes a showmanship exhibitor?
Distracted, messy, impatient
Alert, courteous, confident
Silent, hidden, shy
Silly, playful, noisy
What is the role of the Ring Steward?
To judge every animal
To assist the judge in the show ring
To sell tickets to spectators
To clean the arena after each class
How should you be dressed in a showmanship class?
White shirt or blouse with dark dress pants and dark completely enclosed footwear
Any colorful outfit with flip‑flops
Bright shirt with shorts and sneakers
Overalls with open‑toed boots
What type of halter should you select at the very basic level?
A chain halter with a metal lead
A plain black nylon halter with a comfortable black lead; the halter and lead may be plain leather or leather with decorations
A rope around the neck with no halter
A decorative headband without a lead
What is the piece of equipment called that is used for walking with your llama–alpaca?
Harness
Lead
Bridle
Leash
What have you established when a llama–alpaca feels comfortable around you and allows you to touch it?
Dominance
Trust
Fear
Curiosity
Which knot is recommended for tying your llama–alpaca to a fence?
Square knot
Bowline
Quick release knot
Clove hitch
Why is a quick release knot recommended when tying a llama–alpaca?
It looks fancy for the judge
It will hold if the animal pulls but can be undone quickly in an emergency
It keeps the rope permanently tight so it cannot be removed
It makes the rope longer for leading
What color shirt should you wear in a showmanship class?
Blue
Black
White
Green
What color pants and shoes should you wear in a showmanship class?
Light‑colored pants and white sneakers
Dark pants and dark shoes
Any color pants and sandals
Blue jeans and flip‑flops
Why are open‑toed shoes not allowed in the show ring?
They break arena rules about color
They might cause you to slip on sand
They may result in a broken toe or bruise if the llama–alpaca steps on your foot
They scare the animals with bright colors
Which group lists three parts of a llama–alpaca’s halter?
Cheek piece, chinstrap, crownpiece
Buckle, bell, braid
Reins, bit, stirrups
Headband, tassel, clip
Why should you never wrap the lead rope around your hand, arm, or waist?
It makes the rope dirty
You could severely injure yourself if the llama–alpaca begins to run or buck
The rope might tangle the animal’s feet
It makes your hand look busy to the judge
When sizing a halter, how many fingers should fit between the crownpiece and the neck of the llama–alpaca?
One finger
Two or three fingers
Four fingers
A whole hand
What does it mean to groom a llama–alpaca?
Add glitter and ribbons
Make sure it is clean and free of debris, usually by brushing and/or blowing
Only trim its toenails
Spray it with water to darken the fiber
Which body parts of a llama–alpaca especially need to be clean when showing?
Back, knees, and tail only
Toes, ears, eyes, nostrils, anal area of all animals and the genital area of females
Neck and belly only
Only the fiber on the sides
What does it mean to say that a llama–alpaca is halter‑trained?
It knows how to jump obstacles
It has been trained to wear a halter and follow on the lead
It stays in a pen without a rope
It can run fast while wearing a saddle
When training your llama–alpaca to lead, how can you get it to step forward when it braces itself?
Pull hard straight back on the lead
Tap its legs with a stick
Wiggle its head back and forth to throw it off balance so it takes a step forward
Shout loudly to surprise it
What is a haunch turn or pivot turn?
A jump over a small fence
The turn made when turning a llama–alpaca to the right into the animal
A circle around the arena
A step backward while pulling the lead
When someone in the bleachers is watching you show, what should they see on your face?
A frown
A serious glare
A smile
No expression
Where should you be looking while showing your llama–alpaca?
Only at the animal’s feet
One eye on the judge and the other on your animal the entire time, while staying aware of your position relative to other exhibitors
Only at the audience
Down at the lead rope
What does the term quadrant mean in llama–alpaca showmanship?
A way to count how many laps you walk
One of four positions the judge occupies in relation to the animal’s body when viewing it
The corner where animals wait
The section of seating for spectators
Which set lists the four judge positions (quadrants) relative to a llama–alpaca’s body?
Front, back, left, right
Right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), left rear (LR)
Near, far, high, low
Inside, outside, middle, edge
Which llama–alpaca body parts define changes in quadrants when the judge moves around the animal?
Hooves and knees
Nose or head, tail, and half the length of the barrel or top‑line on either side
Only the ears
The fiber on the back
If the judge stands on the left front of the llama–alpaca, where and how should the handler stand?
Left rear, facing away from the judge
Right front, toes pointed toward the animal’s eyes, facing the llama–alpaca diagonally at a 45‑degree angle off the shoulder with the lead in the right hand
Directly behind the animal holding the lead high
Next to the judge with arms crossed
If the judge is at the right rear of the llama–alpaca, in which quadrant should the showman be?
Left front
Right rear
Right front
Left rear
What does it mean to be over showing?
Doing nothing while in the ring
Any action by the showman that puts too much attention on himself, such as excess fussing and maneuvering
Running quickly to finish early
Talking loudly to the judge
Which set shows three examples of over showing?
Arms too high, exaggerated movements, constantly moving feet
Calm leading, steady posture, quiet hands
Smiling, standing still, watching the judge
Brushing the fiber, cleaning the toes, trimming nails
Which set best shows three examples of good showmanship in the show ring?
Looking down, moving constantly, talking to friends
Keeping one eye on the judge, standing in the correct quadrant for the judge’s position, and showing a calm, confident smile
Pulling hard on the lead, wrapping the rope around your hand, and running with the animal
Wearing bright sandals, waving to the crowd, and ignoring the judge
What are three actions that are considered misbehaviors in the show ring? Select all that apply.
Conversing with other exhibitors or audience members while showing
Crowding or bumping other exhibitors or their animals
Allowing your llama–alpaca to sniff another llama–alpaca
Keeping a calm distance from other exhibitors
Getting too close to the llama–alpaca ahead of you
As you circle the ring with your llama–alpaca, if a llama–alpaca ahead of you stops for a bathroom break, what should you do?
Stay directly behind and wait silently
Receive permission from the ring steward and pass on the inside of the ring
Pass on the outside of the ring without asking
Exit the ring until the animal finishes
What should you do if your llama–alpaca suddenly stops for a bathroom break as you are leading it around the ring?
Pull firmly to keep it moving and continue walking
Demonstrate poise, settle into the correct quadrant, then walk forward briskly when it finishes and respond to the ring steward
Run ahead to avoid delaying the class
Stand still and wait for the judge to approach
When the judge is touching your llama–alpaca (performing a "hands on"), what does it mean to "make a wall"?
Back away and drop the lead rope
Step to the side opposite the judge and raise your right arm to make a barrier while steadying your llama–alpaca
Stand directly between the judge and your llama–alpaca
Move to the front and hold the halter with both hands
After the judge does a "hands on" to check your llama–alpaca's reaction and grooming cleanliness, what should you do?
Brush the entire animal again
Quickly smooth the touched wool back into place with your hand
Spray the fiber with water
Do nothing until dismissed
When presenting your llama–alpaca to the judge for hands-on inspection, how do you know you are too close to the judge?
If you can reach out and touch the judge
If you can hear the judge speaking
If you are one animal length away
If you are across the ring
In a side-by-side line-up, your llama–alpaca's nose should be even with what llama–alpaca's nose in the line?
The last llama–alpaca's nose
The first llama–alpaca's nose
Your own animal's shoulder
The judge's position
How much space should you allow between your animal and the one next to you in a side-by-side line-up?
2 to 3 feet
4 to 5 feet
6 to 8 feet
10 to 12 feet
After you have presented your llama–alpaca to the judge, what procedure should you follow when you return to the line?
Walk straight back and stop anywhere
Signal a right turn, perform a haunch turn away from the judge, jog or walk through the line, then pivot to turn completely behind the line
Circle the entire ring before rejoining the line
Back your animal to the line and stop
When returning to the line after having presented to the judge, why should you avoid turning your llama–alpaca in the line-up?
It wastes time
It may bump another llama–alpaca and disrupt someone else's set-up
It confuses the judge
It is against the rules in every show
When you are walking away from the judge, how do you make sure you are looking at the judge?
Face forward and never look back
Glance over your shoulder to check you are moving in a straight line away from the judge
Stop and turn around fully
Keep your eyes on the ground
Where do most of the questions come from that the showmanship judge might ask you?
Random trivia books
The 4‑H llama–alpaca project guides and additional showmanship materials
Your personal training log
The announcer's notes
How important is the animal's conformation in a showmanship class?
It is the most important factor
It is somewhat important
Conformation is not considered
Only fiber color matters
What side should you normally lead a llama–alpaca?
The right side
The left side
Directly in front
From behind
What hand should hold the lead when leading a llama–alpaca in the show ring?
Left hand
Right hand
Both hands together
Any hand is fine
How many inches from the halter should the lead be held?
At least 4 inches
At least 6 inches
At least 8 inches
At least 12 inches
What should you do with the extra lead when leading a llama–alpaca?
Let it drag on the ground
Wrap it tightly around your wrist
Coil the lead in a figure eight and hold it in your left hand
Tie it to the halter
When turning your llama–alpaca in the show ring, what direction should you always turn except when turning one-quarter turn or less?
Left
Right
Backward
Toward the judge
What should you do when asked to change places in line?
Back straight into the new place
Walk forward clear of the line, turn right, go back through your space until clear, turn toward the new space, and enter from the rear
Run to the front and cut in
Wait for others to move and stay still
When backing your llama–alpaca, where is your body positioned in relation to the llama–alpaca?
Directly in front
To the llama–alpaca's right
To the llama–alpaca's left
Behind the animal
When you are backing your llama–alpaca, which hand is on the lead rope?
Right hand
Left hand
Both hands
Neither hand
When asked to back your llama–alpaca three steps, what do you do to make this happen?
Pull hard on the halter and push on the neck
Turn to face the llama–alpaca at its left shoulder, switch the lead to your left hand, back smoothly three steps, then reset and walk forward
Stand still and wait for the judge
Back as many steps as possible without turning
When first starting, what is one way of training your llama–alpaca to move backward?
Push on the neck or legs
Use pressure with the lead and a quiet voice to back one step, then pull forward one step; avoid touching the neck or legs
Wave your arms and shout loudly
Tie the lead to a post
When showing, what is a big "no-no" regarding your hands and feet?
Touching your llama–alpaca with your hands or using a foot to move the hoof into a square-up position
Holding the lead with your right hand
Glancing at the judge
Standing calmly
Which of the following are steps you perform when presenting your llama–alpaca to the judge? Select all that apply.
Stop 4–6 feet from the judge
Step to the side opposite the judge and make a wall with your right arm
Smooth the fiber after the judge touches it
Haunch turn your llama–alpaca away from the judge when dismissed
Walk directly between the judge and your llama–alpaca
When the judge moves from the left rear to the left front of the llama–alpaca, which body part does the judge pass by?
Left shoulder
Left mid‑barrel
Hip
Head
When the judge moves from the right front to the left front of your llama–alpaca, which body part does the judge pass by?
Back
Tail
Head
Right mid‑barrel
What does it mean to "set‑up" or "square" your llama–alpaca when showing?
Standing with front feet together and back feet wide apart
Moving so it stands collected on all four feet with feet neither too close nor too far apart
Standing with legs stretched far forward
Letting the animal rest
What is one procedure you can use to square or set‑up your llama–alpaca's rear legs?
Pull the rear legs into place by hand
Turn the llama–alpaca's head so it becomes temporarily off balance and moves the hind leg opposite the way the head turns to regain balance
Tap the rear legs with your foot
Have another exhibitor push the animal
When setting the front legs of your llama–alpaca to square, why should you pull up and back on the lead rather than forward and down?
Pulling forward and down keeps the neck high
Pulling up and back helps shift weight to the back legs and straighten the top line; pulling forward and down causes uneven weight and rounds the top line
Pulling forward and down is faster
Pulling up and back makes the animal step backward only
How do you execute a change of pace with your llama–alpaca?
Walk to the starting point, then jog your llama–alpaca to the stopping point and resume walking.
Immediately turn 180 degrees and re-enter the line.
Back your llama–alpaca several steps and reset to square.
Pass through the line and stop beside another exhibitor.
What are necessary skills when showing a llama–alpaca? Select all skills listed.
Following directions.
Changing pace.
Leading.
Turning.
Backing.
Each time you pause or stop while showing, what should be the first thing you do?
Set your llama–alpaca to square.
Face the rear with a 180 degree turn.
Walk behind the line to the correct space.
Pass through the line.
When exchanging positions in line with another exhibitor, why is it important to pass handler to handler and not llama–alpaca to llama–alpaca?
Passing handler to handler prevents the llama–alpacas from having an opportunity to sniff each other.
It makes the turn faster so the class ends sooner.
It allows the animals to walk farther for better exercise.
It helps the animals face the rear more quickly.
