Animal science 2050 Quizzes
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? ewe
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
the poultry industry is ______________, which means that all phases of production fall under the same ownership? vertically intergraded
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 days
The common name for the Haemonchus contortus parisite is the _____________? Barber pole worm
Which of the following is correct: sheep and goats are _____________? 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 _____ inches? 4 inches
Horse leg markings include all the following: Stocking, Coronet, Pastern, Sock
The body condition scoring system for horses ranges from ____ to ____? 1 to 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 at left shoulder
When aging a horse by teeth, you should evaluate which of the following? Wearing 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? false
The average gestation length for swine is _______ 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 mill
The body condition scoring system for swine ranges from _____ to ____? 1-5
This type of swine operation only purpose is to produce market hogs? finishing operation
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 ____ to _____? 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 hybrid 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 lower dry matter intake per day compared to a 1,200 lb. mature beef cow.
What is the term used to describe the preparation of beef calves for the feedyard, and usually lasts for 45 days after weaning? Pre-conditioning
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
Subclinical diseases don’t have readily observable clinical signs
The innate immune response is the body’s first line of defense against infectious agents, but does not provide specific, long-lasting protection against pathogens.
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 ___ to ___? 1-5
__________ is 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? holstein
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 ____ 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 negative effect on meat quality. true
Exsanguination is the term that refers to removing the blood from the animal during slaughter.