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Animal Science
Animal Science 5th set
Question | Answer |
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What body systems 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 |
In male chickens, what is the function of the papilla | Places the sperm cells into the hens reproductive tract |
What female productive organ in cattle does fertilization typically occur | Fallopian tubes or Oviducts |
What female productive organ produces the ova (Egg) and female sex hormones in mammals | Ovaries |
What is the name of the external opening of the reproductive and urinary system in female 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 front exit from the trailer |
What sounds and noises should 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 feed 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 improves 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 percent of the weight of the feed in the bag |
For the purpose are feed additives generally used for horses | 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 and stolen pets in research | Makes it illegal to use dogs and cats for anu animal research |
What is the main purpose of 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 agriculture | 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 the long 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 |