Chemical Used for Chemical Shearing
Chemical shearing is done with:
- Cyclophosphamide — Correct Answer
- Phenol
- Ethanol
- Chloroquine
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide is used for chemical shearing in sheep. It is an alkylating agent (anticancer drug) that causes temporary cessation of wool growth, leading the wool to break off at the skin surface — effectively "shearing" without mechanical tools.
Shearing Methods
- Mechanical shearing: Using blade shears or machine shears
- Chemical shearing: Using Cyclophosphamide
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Phenol: A disinfectant, not used for shearing.
- Ethanol: An alcohol/disinfectant, not related to shearing.
- Chloroquine: An antimalarial drug, not used in sheep management.
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