AVS 1112 Food Animal Production Exam II Study Guide

These flashcards cover key definitions, concepts, and facts necessary for the AVS 1112 Food Animal Production exam.

What is the scientific name for cattle?

Bos taurus

What is the scientific name for poultry?

Gallus gallus domesticus

What is the scientific name for swine?

Sus scrofa domesticus

Name five leading states in beef cattle production.

Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, Oklahoma

What is Expected Progeny Difference (EPD)?

A prediction of the genetic potential of an animal's offspring for a specific trait.

Which sire would you choose for calving ease if Sire A has a birth weight EPD of +4 and Sire B has -2?

Sire B, because it has a lower birth weight EPD.

Name at least five breeds of beef cattle commonly found in the U.S.

Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Simmental, Limousin

Name at least five breeds of chickens.

Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock, Cornish, Silkie

What are the three top swine breeds found in the U.S.?

Yorkshire, Duroc, Landrace

What are the major segments of the U.S. poultry industry?

Broilers, layers, turkeys, and game birds.

What is a zoonotic disease?

A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

What does 'estrus' refer to?

The period of sexual receptivity in female mammals.

Define 'boar'.

An intact male swine.

What is a gilt?

A young female swine that has not yet given birth.

Name two common diseases of cattle.

Bovine Respiratory Disease, Mastitis

What is the pregnancy period in cattle?

Approximately 9 months.

How many days is the pregnancy period in sows?

Approximately 114 days.

What is the incubation period for a chicken egg?

Approximately 21 days.

How long does a laying hen take to lay an egg?

Approximately 24-26 hours.

True or False: Feed for cow-calves contains mainly roughages with minimum concentrates.

True.

True or False: Feed for feedlot cattle contains mainly concentrates with minimum roughage.

True.

Name three common energy feedstuffs for poultry/swine in the U.S.

Corn, wheat, barley.

Name three protein feedstuffs for poultry/swine in the U.S.

Soybean meal, canola meal, fish meal.

What are three mineral/vitamin feedstuffs for poultry/swine in the U.S.?

Salt, calcium carbonate, vitamin premix.