Animal Science Study Guide

What percentage US habits are influencing demand for livestock production

More food consumption

What is true of the dairy industry

Dairying had always been a specialized industry

Which is true concerning the sheep industry

Sheep were one of the first animals to be domesticated

Almost 75% of the food intake of beef and dairy animals in the comes from what food source

Large amounts of cereal grains

The largest use of livestock today is for the production of what output

Food

What medicine is produced by animal by products

Insulin

Where were cattle first domesticated

Europe and Asia

What is the term used to identify a group of animals with common traits that can mate and produce young that is also capable of reproducing

Species

What is the scientific name for most of the domestic breeds of cattle

Bos Taurus

What is a typical occupation related to animals science that falls under the career category marketing merchandising and sale representatives

Livestock buyer

The types of employment that a person has had in the past are referred to as that persons what

Previous experience

What is a typical occupation related to animal science that falls under the career category agricultural production specialists

Farm manager

What is one of the first key steps that a student should take in choosing a career

Completing a self-analysis to determine what a type of work best fits your goal in life

What is the term that identifies the 5-20 feet area around cattle that allows the animal to remain calm

Flight zone

Avoiding hazards in handling livestock involves what

Designing facilities where workers are not small areas with animals

What is normal behavior for Cattle

Cattle hesitate to enter what appears to them to be a dead end

What animal species does not show any visible signs of estrus

Sheep

What is normal behavior for hogs

They want to stay in or return to an area with which they are familiar

In what organelle are the chromosomes of an animal cell located

Nucleus

Roughly what percentage of all college graduates in food and agriculture careers are in the area of marketing merchandising and sales

33%

Most fatal accidents on farms are caused by what

Machinery

Class A fire extinguishers must extinguish fire that involves what type of fuel

Paper and textiles

What should be present and easily located for safety of all workers

First aid kits

What should be the first action taken when a chemical has been swallowed or come into contact with the skin

Check the chemical container label

Where should first aid kits containing all proper medical supplies be kept on the farm

In the home livestock building and on all major pieces of equipment and vehicles

what muscle system is involved in digestion and other activities of the internal organs of an animal

smooth muscle system

what is the only part of the stomach that functions in newborns ruminant animals

abomasum

the skull vertebral column and rib cage are the main parts of what component of the skeletal system

Axial

the limbs (arms and legs) on the body are the mains parts of what component of the skeletal system

appendicular

what is the major difference between avian and mammalian systems

bones of avian skeletons contain more air spaces than bones of mammalians

what body system provide a method for cells to transmit signals from one part of the body to another

nervous system

what helps ruminant animals to digest large amounts of roughage

bacteria within the rumen

what animal species can digest the least percentage of roughage in the food they eat

swine

what female productive organ produces the ova and female sex hormones in mammals

ovaries

in male chickens what is the function of the papilla

places the sperm cells into the hens reproductive tract

in what reproductive organ in cattle does fertilization typically occur

fallopian tube

what is the name of the external opening of the reproductive and urinary system in females mammals

vulva

what organ in a female chicken produces the yolk that is found in an egg

ovary

what precaution should be followed when leading a horse into a trailer

only lead a horse into a trailer if there is a front exit from the trailer

what should sounds and noises be used to help in moving cattle

cattle should be handled calmly and quietly at all times

where should sow be located when the producer is working with her small pigs

in different location than the small pigs

what width of loading chute reduces the possibility of hogs trying to turn around in the chute

18 to 24 inches

When saddling a horse, where should a person stand

at the horses left shoulder and reach backwards

what practice was prohibited by the Horse Protection Act of 1970

soring

what should poultry rations be almost entirely composed of

grain and protein supplement

what is an example of a high fiber source in livestock feeds

alfalfa hay

how are feeds additives and hormones implants regulated in the united states

by the food and drug administration

Why are broad-spectrum antibiotics sometimes used as feed additives for beef cattle

to improve rate of gain and feed efficiency

what does maintenance ration for beef cattle consist of

Roughages

how does a commercial feed tag show the amount of protein contained in that feed

as a percentage of the weight of the feed in the bag

for the purpose are feed additives generally used for horse

to encourage weight gain and muscle development

what federal agency has the responsibility of enforcing federal legislation regarding the humane treatment and care of animals

ASPCA

how does the Animal Welfare Act of 1993 help to prevent the use of lost or stolen pets in research

makes it illegal to use dogs and cats for any animal research

what is the main purpose to a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan for a slaughter plant

to prevent physical injuries to workers at the slaughter house

how is a per person consumption of poultry expected to change in the future

per person consumption of poultry is expected to increase

if a farmer is deciding whether to rent additional land, this would fall under what decision making category

capital outlay

career opportunities such as financial planning, marketing, and market analysis fall into what sector of agricultural

agribusiness

where are growth hormones pellets commonly implanted on market beef cattle

in the ear

when evaluating and selecting dairy goats, what is indicated by a capacious, strongly attached, well-carried udder of good quality

heavy milk production and a ling period of usefulness

if a dairy cow has not been bred 150 days after calving, what should the herd manager do with her

cull her from the herd

when selecting sheep for breeding, what is indicated by planes in the lining of the nose and eyelids

poor health

what is the minimum breeding the for boars

7 1/2 months

what is the minimum breeding age for sow

5-6 months of age

what uterine problem leads to loss of appetite, fever, abnormal discharge from the vulva, a drop-in milk production, or even raid death and can affect dairy cows within 1 to 10 days after calving

milk fever

what method of breeding occurs when a breeder uses an inseminating tube to deposit sperm into the cervix and uterus of a cow

artificial insemination

what is the purpose of synchronization of estrus within a cow-calf herd

to have all the cows in the herd claves within a short period of time

what is outcrossing

the mating of two animals from the different breeds

what should a dairy calf be checked for as soon as its born

be sure it can breathe adequately

what species does not show visible signs of estrus

sheep

how can brucellosis be prevented in beef cattle in an area where it is known to be a problem

female calves should be vaccinated at an early age

how are snuffels in rabbits treated

antibiotics

when administering an injection to livestocks, why is it recommended that the area around the injection site be clipped or shaved

to prevent the introduction of germs into the body

how should containers of biomedical waste be labeled

with a international biological hazard symbol

what tool can be used to administer de-warmer or minerals to livestock by squirting the liquid between the cheek and teeth so that the animals swallow. it without the risk of liquid entering the lungs

drench gun

where should subcutaneous injections be given

under the skin

after filling a syringe for administering an injectable medication, why is it necessary to point the syringe upward and tap the barrel of the syringe

to remove air from the syringe

what is the valuable method for deterring a bulls fitness for breeding

measuring the circumference of scrotum

what condition might be affecting a foal with the following symptoms: poor appetite, periodic lameness, not growing well, and developing a pot belly

internal parasites

when a veterinarian is working with a group of rabbits, why should treatment and caring for sick animals only be done after completing work with the healthy animals

to prevent spreading disease or infection from sick to healthy rabbit

what bacterial disease in swine causes abortion early in the gestation period, and is spread mainly from infected boards or fetuses

brucellosis

what is the type of vaccine that uses dead bacteria or viruses and administered to generate an immune response

killed vaccines

how are most anesthetic drugs administered in order to allow a quick response to the medication

intravenous injection

when giving an intramuscular injection, why is it necessary to pull back on the syringe plunger before injecting the drug into the muscle tissue

to be sure the syringe is in the muscle instead of the vein

what is the use of a frame score in the selection of beef animals

to estimate the degree of conformation of animal

why is underline important to evaluate in boars marketed for breeding

good underline indicated that his progeny will have good muscling

when selecting breeding sheep, what teeth characteristics would indicate that an ewe is approximately one year old

two center incisor have been replaced by two broad large permanent teeth

why is it necessary to handle sheep to determine conformation and muscling that is present

the wool hides some of these traits from visual inspection

grades os slaughter barrows and gilts are based on carcass quality and yield of what four lean cuts

ham, loin picnic, shoulder, and boston butt

what is the result of vertical integration within the poultry industry

large are efficient operation in poultry industry

when exhibiting goats in a livestock show, what lead equipment should be used

collar or small link chain

to prevent a problem with drug residues in livestock products, producers should keep records of what

used of medicated feeds

in a typical dairy budget what type of expenses would property taxes and insurance be examples of

cash fixed expenses

what must be done in order to compare production records of dairy cows

standardize records of the same basis

what types of record should be kept for both registered and non-registered horses in case the horses are ever stolen or lost

identification records

to whom should livestock producers first report incidences of sick animals within their herds or flocks

local vet

what is the term used to describe methods taken to prevent biological harm to living things from disease, pests, and bioterrorism

biosecurity

when purchasing a new animal for your herd, what is the minimum amount of time that the purchased animal should be kept away from other animals in order to prevent disease from entering the herd

10-30 days

in terms of business which term. means simply putting a plan into action

actuating

which business function includes studying the product or service to determine the reasons that customers will want and need the production or service

buying function

which is a major advantage of selling products such as citrus though a cooperative

there are more options for marketing when done in bulk