Animal science 2050 Quizzes

Exsanguination

The process of blood loss to the point where an individual's body can no longer function properly.

Which of the following is not an example of a ruminant animal?

horse

What is described as the animal's "comfortable distance" used to determine when to flee?

flight zone

What percent does agriculture contribute to greenhouse gases in the United States?

10%

What are the six nutrient classes?

Carbohydrates, Water, Vitamins, Fats, Proteins

First milk for livestock animals that is extremely important for passive immunity is called?

colostrum

An animal that eats a diet of both animal and vegetable matter is referred to as a/an

Omnivore

What is the name of a mature female sheep?

Eww

What is the name of a castrated male pig?

barrow

What accounts for over 50% of production costs for most livestock operations in today's market?

feed

Which of the following is most efficient at converting feed to product?

chickens

An animal's temperament is one determinant of how it will react during handling

true

what Is the study of the behavior of animals in their natural surroundings with its focus on instinctive behavior?

ethology

what is the strongest method of controlling the activity of an animal?

chemical restraint

Where is the point of balance located on an animal?

shoulders

What are the five freedoms of animal welfare?

Freedom from fear and distress, Freedom from pain, injury or disease, Freedom to express normal behavior

Which of the following is a common restraint device used on beef cattle operations when performing management practices such as artificial insemination and blood collection?

Squeeze chute

Which of the following is a restraint method used with horses?

twitch, shank, stock

What is referred to as the period of laying rest in hens?

Molt

Which industry is vertically integrated which means that all phases of production fall under the same ownership?

poultry

Brown shell eggs are more nutritious than white shell eggs?

false

Which of the following is not a biosecurity measure used on poultry farms?

Foot baths, Car washes, All in, all out system

What is the largest animal agriculture industry in the state of Louisiana?

Poultry

Growth hormones are used in poultry to increase growth and profits?

false

refers to the period immediately after hatch when special care and attention must be given to chicks to ensure their health and survival?

brooding

This breed of chicken is most commonly used for egg production in the US?

white leghorn

Broiler chickens are a terminal cross that produces eggs?

false

How many hours (on average) does it take a hen to lay an egg?

25 hours

What is the term used to describe the increase in energy intake in ewes prior to the breeding season?

flushing

The class of sheep that grows wool with smallest fiber diameter and has the most value?

fine

when is the primary breeding season for sheep?

fall

The system used to assess parasite loads in small ruminants is called the?

FAMACHA

Which breed of goat is referred to as the “fainting goat”?

mytonic

Sheep and goat producers do not have to worry about predator control?

false

Sheep are considered browsers and goats are considered grazers?

false

The average gestation length for small ruminants is ______ days?

150

The common name for the Haemonchus contortus parisite is the?

barber pole worm

Sheep and goats are what?

ruminants

horse markings are only in white?

true

What is the range for normal body temperature in horses?

99-101 F

The height of horses is measured in hands, so 1 (one) hand is equal to how many inches?

4

Horse leg markings include all the following:

stocking, coronet, pasture, sock

The body condition scoring system for horses ranges from?

1-9

Name a horse breed that is easily identified by its color pattern?

paint horse

Horses are non-ruminant hind gut fermenters?

true

In working with or training horses, you must understand that horses?

learn from the release of pressure

When approaching a horse to catch and halter, you should first?

enter flight zone left of shoulder

When aging a horse by teeth, you should evaluate which of the following?

weaning of cups, shape of incisors, Presence of Galvayne's groove

Name the distinguishing characteristic of swine breeds that end with the word "shire"?

erect ears

Growth hormones are used as feed additives in swine diets?

fasle

The average gestation length for swine is how many days?

114

What is the most common method of identifying piglets?

ear notching

Which two feedstuffs make up the majority of swine diets?

corn and soybean meal

The body condition scoring system for swine ranges from?

1-5

This type of swine operation only purpose is to produce market hogs?

finishing operations

Iron injection is one of the major task done when processing newborn pigs because?

Low iron reserve in newborn piglet, Low iron in sow's colostrum and milk, Lack of contact with iron in the soil, Rapid growth rate of piglets

Nutrition and feeding swine in most of the production stages revolve around optimizing growth.

true

Which breeds of swine are crossed to produce "blue butted hogs"?

Yorkshire and Hampshire

A breed of cattle that is made up of two or more component breeds and designed to benefit from hybrid vigor without crossing other breeds is known as a:

composite breed

Which of the following is a disadvantage for terminal (paternal) cattle breeds?

Late sexual maternity

The body condition scoring system used with beef cattle ranges from?

1-9

Which is each of the Bos taurus breed of cattle?

Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn

Beef cattle that are very thin or very fat may fail to conceive at breeding

true

The two main advantages of crossbreeding cattle are?

hybor vigor and breed complementary

In healthy beef cows body condition score is an indicator of?

nutrition intake

Which of the following is a disadvantage for maternal (English) cattle breeds?

light muscle

A 1,000 lb. mature beef cow would have a higher or lower dry matter intake per day compared to a 1,200 lb. mature beef cow.

lower

What is the term used to describe the preparation of beef calves for the feed yard, and usually lasts for 45 days after weaning?

preconditioning

Disease is any state other than a state of complete health.

true

A disease is not contagious if it is transmitted readily from animal to animal.

false

Which disease does not readily observable clinical signs

subclinical

the body’s first line of defense against infectious agents, but does not provide specific, long-lasting protection against pathogens.

innate immune response

The process of determining the nature and severity of a disease is called?

Diagnosis

Which of the following is a direct cause of infectious disease?

Viruses, Protozoa, Bacteria

During the stomach worm life cycle, adult worms lay eggs in which of the following body systems?

digestive

Nutrient deficiency diseases result directly from improperly balanced and/or improperly fed rations?

true

Which of the following is a stress factor that can contribute to the onset of a disease?

Genetic, Environmental, Nutrition

Active immunity is acquired by the animal on its own when antibodies are made by the animal’s own immune system.?

true

The body condition scoring system for dairy cattle ranges from?

1-5

the science and business that deals with the production, processing, and marketing of milk and milk products?

dairying

Which of the following dairy breed produces the most milk?

holestein

A colostrometer measures the quality of cheese that colostrum will yield?

false

from the onset of milk letdown, how long is dairy cow under influence of oxytocin?

5-6 mins

The average lactation for dairy cows is 305 days

true

Disbudding of dairy calves is recommended to be done prior to how many weeks of age

2 weeks

Which of the following are the 2 main causes of scours in dairy calves?

Infectious and nutritional

The Jersey breed produces milk higher in fat and protein than the Holstein breed.

true

Improved livestock handling techniques involves which of the following:

Move in small groups, Eliminate electric prods, Reduce noise

When preparing animals for slaughter, feed should be withheld for _____ hours prior to slaughter?

24 hours

is important in understanding handling and slaughter of animals to minimize effects on meat quality and safety?

Animal behavior

is required to produce immediate unconsciousness before animals are shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut?

effective stunning

To prevent stress and poor pork quality, pigs should have ___ to ___ hours rest prior to stunning

2-4 hours

Stress usually has a negative effect on meat quality.

true