ANSC 1401 Lab Final

True or False: Optimum nutrition will allow cattle to outperform their genetic potential.

False

True or False: Cattle grazing actively growing green forage will likely need very little supplementation of protein and mineral.

True

True or False: Overgrazing decreases the graspable portion of land in successive years. (Beef Cattle)

True

Ideal body condition for cows year round is _____.

5

Which of the following is not a benefit of artificial insemination? (Beef Cattle)

Reduced labor

True or False: Sex sorted semen is stored in 0.5mL straws. (Beef Cattle)

False

What is the maximum number of straws of semen that should be stored in one metal cane? (Beef Cattle)

10

The temperature of liquid N is ______ degrees F. (Beef Cattle)

-320

Pre-breeding vaccinations should be given at least _____ days prior to the breeding season. (Beef Cattle)

60

True or False: Calf-hood vaccinations include reproductive diseases.

False

True or False: Annual boosters for cows include calf-hood vaccinations.

True

Why should injections be given in the triangle of the neck? (Beef Cattle)

Reduce injection site blemishes

Which calving ease score is most desirable?

1

True or False: Twinning is desirable in the cow herd.

False

Which maternal disposition score is most desirable? (Beef Cattle)

3

What is the adjusted 205 day weaning weight for the following calf? Birth weight: 75lbs, Weaning weight: 650lbs, Weaning age: 171 days

689lbs

True or False: All dogs are superior to other animals when it comes to detection of explosives.

False

Dogs have ______ different types of olfactory receptors.

1,000

True or False: SQ injections are typically used for administration of vaccines.

True

In dogs the DHPP vaccine is given in a _____ dose series.

4

FVRCHP vaccines are typically given to cats in a _____ dose series.

3

Which vaccine is only recommended for breeding dogs?

Leptospirosis

True or False: A sudden spike in basal temperature is an indicator of labor. (Companion Animals)

False

True or False: Cats are monoestrus.

False

True or False: Ovulation induction of a queen is in response to papillae which line the male gland penis of a tom.

True

In which phase of the Estrous cycle does pregnancy or false pregnancy occur? (Companion Animals)

Diestrus

True or False: Taurine is easily met by plant based proteins in the cat diet.

False

True or False: Lactating females should be on a puppy/kitten diet formulation ad libitum.

True

Which of the following would have the greatest protein and fat requirements? (Companion Animals)

High performance dog

True or False: Dogs and cats are obligate carnivores.

False

True or False: Dog and cat foods with greater animal sourced protein in the ingredient list will be more expensive than plant based diet formulas.

True

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Stunning & Shackling

1

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Exsanguination

2

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Dressing

3

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Evisceration

4

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Final Washing

5

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Final carcass trim

6

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Hot carcass weight

7

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Organic acid wash

8

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Final Inspection

9

Put the steps of lamb and goat harvest in the proper order: Carcass chilling

10

Which method of harvest requires that animals be rendered insensible to pain before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut?

Humane slaughter

To minimize the chances of cross contamination by bacteria in the gut what protocol is recommended prior to harvest?

Fasting

True or False: The heart is part of the viscera.

False

True or False: The lungs are part of the pluck.

True

Leaving which of the following on the lamb carcass reduces carcass shrink?

Fell membrane

Calculate a USDA Yield Grade for this pork carcass: FT=0.8in, Muscle Score=2.0

1.2

Calculate the Yield Grade of this beef carcass: HCW=725lbs, FT=0.5in, KPH=2.5%, REA=12.5

3

True or False: For all species, having the greatest marbling possible results in greater consumer appeal and eating satisfaction.

False

True or False: Greater subcutaneous fat is often correlated with intramuscular fat or marbling.

True

True or False: Ossification of the thoracic vertebra cartilage is indicative of beef carcass greater than 30 months of age.

True

Pork carcasses must have a belly with a minimum of _____ inches for bacon production.

0.6

Pork with unacceptable meat quality are graded as _____.

US Utility

Rank the following Quality grades in order from greatest to least in terms of marbling score: Prime

1

Rank the following Quality grades in order from greatest to least in terms of marbling score: Choice

2

Rank the following Quality grades in order from greatest to least in terms of marbling score: Select

3

Rank the following Quality grades in order from greatest to least in terms of marbling score: Standard

4

True or False: Subcutaneous fat measurements are taken opposite the Longissmus dorsi muscle.

True

Which USDA Yield grade, regardless of species, would result in the greatest % of closely trimmed boneless/semi-boneless retail cuts?

US No. 1 or Yield Grade 1

Which of the following pork quality acronyms are most desirable?

RFN

______% of lamb carcasses grade Choice or better in the US.

98

Which part of the horse's digestive system is responsible for fermentative digestion?

Caecum/Colon

True or False: Enzymatic digestion occurs in the foregut.

True

True or False: Grain should be the primary component of a horse's diet.

False

What is the minimum forage intake recommendation for most mature horses?

1.0% of BW

Which class of horse will require the least crude protein in the diet?

Mature idle horse

True or False: Horses are typically able to reach their mature body weight by the time they are 3 years old even on moderate nutrition and growth plane.

True

If a horse measures 70.4 inches around it's heart girth & 67 inches from point of shoulder to point of hip, what would his estimated weight be?

1006

How many hands tall is a horse who is 65 inches tall?

16

True or False: Mares are seasonally monoestrous.

False

True or False: Frozen semen must be diluted.

False

Which AV is the lightest weight?

Missouri

True or False: A snaffle bit is best for a young horse to begin training.

True

What is the strap called that goes around the girth of the chest?

Cinch

What should be beneath the saddle?

Saddle pad

True or False: Pigs have a monogastric digestive system.

True

True or False: The price of soybean meal is the biggest determining factor in the profitability of a pig feeder.

False

Which phase of pig production has the greatest protein requirement?

Phase 1

Which phase of pig feeding would have the greatest energy to protein ratio?

Finisher 2

Gilts should be fed separately from barrows when the reach ______lbs.

110

Which procedure is to counteract anemia in pigs?

Iron injection

Which procedure is done to reduce boar taint in pork?

Castration

Which procedure is done to reduce the incidence of umbilical hernia?

Navel cord trimming

Which of the following can be prevented by a vaccine? (Swine Production)

Erysipelas, Atrophic Rhinitis, Haemophilus Pneumonia, Mycoplasma Pneumonia, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Pseudorabies, Swine Influenza (H1N1, H2N3)

Infection with which diseases result in stillbirths?

Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Pseudorabies, Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome, Swine Influenza

Which disease has essentially 100% mortality in pigs in less than 4 weeks?

Transmissible Gastroenteritis

True or False: A pig with a temperature of 100 degrees F has a fever.

False

Which of the following are the most common reasons for dystocia in sows?

Oversized piglet, Upside down presentation, and Backward presentation butt first

Newborn piglet comfort is optimized at _____ degrees F.

85-90

After the onset of farrowing, a sow who strains and does not produce a piglet within _______ minutes may have dystocia and require assistance.

20

What 2 breeds commonly make up the "blue-butt" cross?

Hampshire and Yorkshire

What would the KPH % estimate be for this Market Steer? FT=0.8, LW=1400

4.0

What size REA should this Market Steer have? LW=1400

15.4

Estimate a Yield grade for this Market Steer using the adjustment factors for live cattle. Assume a 62% dressing. FT=0.8, LW=1400

3.54

A market lamb weighs 110 lbs. Estimate his loin-eye in sq. inches.

2.2

A market hog weighs 265 lbs. Estimate the size of his loin-eye in sq. inches.

5.8

In the sheep & goat digestive system, which organ is the largest and houses the microbial population responsible for fermentation?

Rumen

When might sheep and goats need to be supplemented energy and protein?

Gestation, lactation, and rapid growth

True or False: Poor nutrition may affect wool quality and reproductive performance.

True

What are the 3 primary VFA?

Acetate, Butyrate, and Propionate