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ANSC Final Review

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the single foodstuff consumed in the greatest amount by people around the world is:   a. beef b. chicken c. maize d. soybeans   show
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as presented in class "urban isolation" refers to:   a: lack of public "connector trails" for city people to enjoy b. a lack of transportation to move food from where it is plentiful to where it is needed c. city people not understanding or appreciating what it takes to produce their food   show
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about what percent of the US population is free to pursue other careers and personal interests because US farmers are producing enough food that they don't usually have to worry about where their next meal will come from?   show d. More than 95%  
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show True/False   False  
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Humans are so dominant on our planet that we no longer have reason to fear or worry about being harmed by any other animal   show False  
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show a. food b. shelter c. healthcare d. all of the above   d. all of the above  
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Throughout out known history, which of the following has mankind used animals for?   show d. all of the above  
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show True/False   True  
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What term was initially coined to describe the use of living organisms to produce or manufacture products for our use?     show
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What term describes out obligation to provide the basic needs for animals that we confine such that they can't provide for themselves?     show
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show   Domesticated  
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Define the word livestock:   show domesticated animals that humans raise and are used as a commodity to sell or trade  
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show   stomach growl  
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show   as urban areas grow they encroach on the habitat of wild animals  
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show a. control aggression in sows b. increase milk production in dairy cows c. improved growth weight of beef calves d. reduce abortion rates in mares   b. increase milk production in dairy cows  
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what percent of the US population produces all the fool for the rest of us?   a. 5% b. 10% c. 20% d.less than any of the above   show
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NAFTA is a legal agreement that affects:   show a. commerce with neighboring countries  
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show True/False   True  
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Ruminant animals can digest plant material that humans can't digest, but in doing so, they convert that plant material into something we humans can digest.   True/False   show
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What of the following is not contained in milk?   a. energy b minerals c. protein d. all of the above are contained in milk   show
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Animal "rights" and animal "welfare" mean essentially the same thing   show False  
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The world views US citizens as relativley major consumers in the world's vast natural resources.   True/False   show
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show a. 75% b. 50% c. 25% d. 10%   d. 10%  
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As presented in class, for which of the following does the US not rank in the top 3 or 4 in the world for their production?   a. swine b. sheep c. horses d. cattle   show
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what country leads the world in the production of most every common species of livestock (the only exception being cattle)?   a. india b. brazil c. china d. united states   show
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California ranks highest in the production of:   a. all agricultural products b. all livestock c. cattle and calves d. dairy e. sheep f. swine   show
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A stocker operator would be expected to purchase:   a. animals that have gained weight eating grass b. breeding animals c. finished animals d. recently weaned animals   show
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A cow-calf operator would be expected to purchase:   a. animals that have gained weight eating grass b. breeding animals c. finished animals d. recently weaned animals   show
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show a. animals that have gained weight eating grass b. breeding animals c. finished animals d. recently weaned animals   c. "finished" animals  
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show a. animals that have gained weight eating grass b. breeding animals c. finished animals d. recently weaned animals   a. Animals that have gained weight eating grass  
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show a. Feeder operation b. cow-calf operation c. stocker operation d. seed stock operation   d. seed stock operation  
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show a. Stocker state b. Packer state c. Feeder state D. cow-calf state   d. cow-calf state  
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As a general rule, heifers are normally:   show b. Bred at 15mo an calve at 24mo  
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the term dystocia refers to:   a. calving outside the normal season b. Preconditioning c. Improper vaccination technique d. difficulty giving birth   show
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Stocker operators primarily feed their animals:   a. corn and soybeans b. Milk c. Grass d. Nothing, they're just on growth promotants   show
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show True/False   False  
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show True/False   False  
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show a. 80-100lbs b. 55-75lbs c. 40-50lbs d. 20-25lbs   a. 80-100lbs  
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What country leads the world in pounds of meat produced from sheep?   show c. China  
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show True/False   False  
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Recent removal of a government subsidy for wool, that used to set a minimum market price, has reduced sheep producer profits.   show True  
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What is the traditional target weight for market lambs?   show c. 120lbs  
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As presented in class, which of the following sheep breeds would be used in a crossbreeding program to enhance milk production in the mother ewes of subsequent generations?   a. Suffolk b. Hampshire c. Dorset d. Columbia   show
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show a. cheaper labor b. closer to veterinarian c. less travel back and forth d. electricity   d. Electricity  
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As presented in class, a "club lamb" refers to a lamb that:   a. has stiff club-like legs b. is cared for by a 4-H club member c. has very fine wool d. stays close to its friends   show
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On a sheep operation, the term "jug" refers to:   show d. small pen for lambing  
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The word "gregarious" means:   a. digestive disorder from switching feeds b. hybrid vigor c. tendency for animals to stay close together d. likely to be eaten by a predator if not protected   show
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In range flocks, which ewes are usually moved to the new grassy areas first?   a. lame ones b. ones nursing twin lambs c. the older ones with bad teeth d. younger ones still trying to grow and nurse   show
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show   calving  
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What does "BLM" stand for   show Bureau of Land Management  
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What general term describes all the stuff lost in transport as "shrink" that reduces an animal's weight during shipping?     show
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what term describes animals that were once domesticated but have returned to a wild state?     show
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show   breeding soundness evaluation  
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what non-food animal product was important for lubrication prior to the development of petroleum-based lubricants     show
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what is the proper names for a large group of sheep?     show
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what is the Genus name for cattle?   show Bos  
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If you select a breeding bull that is known to sire small-sized calves, in order to minimize the chance of difficult births in heifers, what other genetic trait of the bull would then also be important to consider?   show how quickly the bull can put on weight. so once the calf is born it can quickly gain weight to grow to a more normal size  
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Name one of the three factors that affect cow-calf profitability, and briefly explain how it figures into the profit loss calculation.     show
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Why are farmers often forced to sell their products even when the market is low and they lose money?     show
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show a. safety b. healthcare c. quality of life d. where their next meal will come from   d. where their next meal will come from  
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the primary objective of most of today's mass print media seems to be to:   a. report the whole truth b. sell more magazines and papers   show
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show True/False   False  
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Agricultural products are often marketed under special government laws because they are perishable and cannot be stockpiled or stored for long periods of time hoping for better markets   True/False   show
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G.A.T.T stands for   a. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade b. Government Agricultural Trade Taxes c. Group Agricultural Trade Talks   show
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The founders of PETA believe it is okay to exhibit animals in zoos and wildlife parks as long as it is for educational purposes   True/False   show
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Omnivores consume food of:   show b. Animal and Plant origin  
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show A. High-density lipoproteins b. Potassium c. Vitamins in the B series d. Vitamin C   c. Vitamins in the B series  
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What country leads the world in the production of swine?   show b. China  
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Which of the following intentionally retains some of the natural surface fibers of the animal from which it came?   show b. Pelt  
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show a. Animal Fat b. Animals forbidden to be eaten by religion c. animals too old to keep in production d. Inherited digestive diseases   a. Animal Fat  
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what proportion of all US farm cash receipts comes from the sale of livestock?   a. 10% livestock b. 25% livestock c. 50% livestock d. 75% livestock   show
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show a. 25% b. 50% c. 75% d. 100%   b. 50%  
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As explained in class, a livestock "production cycle" refers to:   a. cost of starting an operation b. operating loans between payments c. supply/demand of economics d. yearly calving interval   show
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Why does the small state of Iowa rank 3rd in the nation for total farm cash receipts?:   show d. its swine industry  
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What state ranks first in the US in annual cash receipts for all livestock and for cattle and calves?   show d. Texas  
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Which of the following terms describes a bovine male castrated before maturity but then allowed to grow to full mature body size to be used for draft purposes?   show b.Ox  
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What is the primary contribution of beef-type cattle in developed countries?   a. draft power b. meat c. milk d. rough stock for riding in rodeos   show
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show   commercial producer --> stocker -->feeder --> packer  
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show a. feeder operation b. packer operation c. seed stock producer d. stocker operation   c. seed stock producer  
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show a. crossbred industry b. purebred industry   a. crossbred industry  
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as presented in class, one average how much do beef calves weigh when weaned?   show c. 300-700lb  
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show a. cross breed Brahman bulls b. cull non-pregnant cows c. multi-task hired labor d. purchase only hay for feed   b. cull non-pregnant cows  
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show a. 100 cows, 90% calf crop, 400lb average weaning weight b. 100 cows, 80% calf crop, 500lb weaning weight   B. 100 cows, 80% calf crop, 500lb weaning weight  
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"Stockering" is very popular because during stockering cattle gain weight faster than they would in the feedlot   True/False   show
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In which of the following are you most likely to find a large commercial cattle feeder operation?   a. Florida b. Montana c. Nebraska d. Vermont   show
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In a feedlot, steers generally have a higher "ADG" than heifers   show True  
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In a feedlot, each pen of cattle contains a mixture of breed types, frame sizes, gender etc. in an effort to balance all of the pens out the be "average" across every pen in the feedlot.   True/False   show
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In livestock terminology, which of the following does not generally contribute to "shrink"   a. feces b. hair c. urine d. water vapor   show
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Based on the expected "dressing percentage" of beef cattle, how much would you expect the resulting carcass to weigh from the harvesting of a steer that weighed 1,000 pounds live weight?   show b. 600lb carcass  
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Why is Alabama such a good cow-calf and stockering state?   show d. year-round grazing  
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In sheep, which of the following is the proper spelling for a castrated male?   a, weather b. wether c. wheather d. whether   show
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show a. wool competition with synthetic fibers b. grazing competition with cattle c. high cost of intense seasonal labor d. loss of grazing privileges on public lands   b. grazing competition with cattle  
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show a. meat for human consumption b. specialty pet foods c. wool d. youth livestock programs   a. meat for human consumption  
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which of the following is most likely to be considered a "range flock" state for sheep?   show d. Wyoming  
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over the past 20 years the weight of market lambs at the time of slaughter has:   a. gotten lighter b. gotten heavier due to genetics of leaner growth to heavier weights   show
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show   heifer  
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name the genus and species of beef cattle selected for production in hot tropical climates   show bos indicus  
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name one of the things you would expect to have in a pre-conditioned calf     show
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what term describes the desired amount of fat added to an animal in a feedlot for palatibility and flavor     show
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What is the latin adjective for sheep?     show
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what is the proper term for a female sheep?     show
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What does the phrase "non-fed cattle" refer to?     show
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show a. fall range b. spring range c. summer range d. winter headquarters   d. winter headquarters  
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show a. farm flock b. range flock   b. range flock  
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the traditional weight for finished market lambs is:   a. 80-100lbs b. 120-140lbs c. 160-180lbs d. 200-220lbs   show
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show a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80%   a. 50%  
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Which of the following is not a name for the meat harvested from goats?   show d. all of the above  
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China ranks first in the world for both the number of swine and production of pork.   show True  
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show a. California b. Iowa c. North Carolina d. Texas   b. Iowa  
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show True/False   False  
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Traditional weight for feeder pigs is:   show a. 40lb  
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show a. energy for growth b. lysine, a specific amino acid c. selenium a specific mineral d. vitamin d   b. lysine, a specific amino acid  
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What is the common name for enterotoxemia?   show over eating disease  
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What is the Latin adjective for goats?     show
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What is the term for parturition in swine?     show
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What is the term for a young female swine?     show
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show a. Range flocks b. Farm flocks   a. Range Flocks  
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show a. 50% b. 75% c. 125% d. 175%   c. 125%  
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show a. bears b. coyotes c. dogs d. mountain lions   c. dogs  
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I range flocks, where are the ewes most likely to be located during the shearing season?   a. fall range b. spring range c. summer range d. winter headquarters   show
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show a. sheep are more efficient b. sheep are less efficient c. sheep and cattle are nearly equal in efficiency   c. sheep and beef cattle are nearly equal in efficiency  
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In the goat industry, what does the term "chevon" refer to?   a. breeding males b. hides c. goat meat d. goat milk   show
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show a. hot brand b. freeze brand c. tatoos d. tissue notches   d. tissue notches  
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In the swine industry, "underline" refers to:   show c. number of teats on belly  
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Which of the following is most likely to be the parents of a modern market hog in the US?   show c. Yorkshire dam x Duroc sire  
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"Shoat" is an older term for a:   show a. feeder pig  
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What does the word "flushing" mean?     show
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show   colt  
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show a. farm flock b. range flock   a. farm flock  
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suppose you have a lamb on pasture, but you slip it a little grain each day to help it grow a little faster. How much weight might you expect it to gain each day (ADG)?   show b. 1/2 lb per day  
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Approximatley how old are lambs when they normally reach market weight?   a. 1-2months b. 3-4 months c. 6-8months d. 10-12 months   show
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Which of the following is not ranked in the top 3 countries in the world for goat production   show d. spain  
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show a. companionship b. meat c. milk d. mohair   d. mohair  
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show True/False   False  
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What is the biggest factor holding back improvement and growth of the Alabama goat industry?   a. poor climate b. poor grazing c. poor health program d. poor marketing system for goats   show
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By definition, about how much should a "shoat" weigh?   a. 5-7lb b. 40lb c. 90lb d. 240lb   show
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show a. estrus at puberty is a "false heat" b. gilts are still to young and small c. managers usually don't detect first estrus d. will result in a small litter   d. will result in a small litter  
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"transportation stress" is a common management tool in swine because it:   a. builds up the immune system b. hastens puberty c. increase milk production d. induces parturition   show
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show a. antibiotic pills b. iron shots c. topical iodine d. vitamin E injections   c. topical iodine  
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show a. feed is cheaper, so they feed more b. genetically stay lean to heavier weights c. more demand for pork products d. processing equipment is bigger and better   b. genetically stay lean to heavier weights  
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As presented in class, approximately how many pounds of feed does it take for a growing pig to gain one pound of body weight?:   a. 1.0 -1.5lb b. 2.0-2.5lb c. 3.0-3.5lb d. 4.0-4.5lb   show
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show a. 40-42.% b. 50-52% c. 60-62% d. 70-72%   d.70-72%  
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show True/False   False  
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Which of the following gaits is classified as "4 beat fast"   show b. gallop  
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Horses had never been on the North American continent until Spanish explorers brought them here   True/False   show
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Define "Cutting"   show horse working cattle  
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Define "Driving"     show
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show   horse and rider stamina over two or three days  
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Dedine "Halter"     show
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Set to the leg   a. Is a bad thing because it refers to stiffness of the legs and a rough ride b. is a good thing because it refers to angles of the leg that flex and cushion the ride   show
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As described in class, which of the following is the most likely to cause injury to the horse?   a. "winging in" b. "winging out"   show
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Even though horses are monogastric (like humans), they can digest grass and hay because they have digestive organisms in their:   a. cecum b. large intestine c. small intestine d. true stomach   show
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Twins are desirable in horses but double ovulations rarely happen   True/False   show
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Pregnancy in the mare lasts approximatley:   a. 9 months b. 10 months c. 11 months d. 12 months   show
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Though it can gave various causes, once it occurs, "founder" is primarily considered a:   show c. lameness problem  
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show a. 2 years old b. 4 years old c. 6 years old d. 8 years old   c. 6 years old  
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show a. fat b. minerals c. protein d. water   d. water  
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As described in class, when "grouping" cows, cows are grouped according to their:   a. age b. body weight c. nutritional needs d. pedigree   show
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Approximately what percent of the total cost of producing milk can be attributed to feed cost?   a. 25% b. 50% c. 75% d. the two are unrelated   show
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what is the expected lambing rate for ewes maintained under a farm flock management system?   show 8 months, 3 lambings every 2 years  
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show   Buck  
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What is the proper term for a group of swine?   show Herd  
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show   Sow  
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What term or phrase describes a livestock industry in which one company owns every aspect from the live animals through processing and to the consumer     show
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show   21 days  
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show   Equine  
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show   filly  
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What term is used in the dairy industry to describe that gradual reduction in milk production over time as reflected in the lactation curve?   show persistency  
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show a. Asia b. British Isles c. Europe d. South America   a. Asia  
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show a. harness racing b. flat racing c. driving d. barrel racing   d. Barrel racing  
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show a. Texas b. Kentucky c. Florida d. California   b. Kentucky  
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Which of the following focuses on the horse's conformation and breed characteristics?   show c. halter  
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Based on registration numbers, which is the most popular breed of horse in the US?   a. American Quarter Horse b. Appaloosa c. Paint d. Thoroughbred   show
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show a. cross-firing b. forging c. winging in d. winging out   d. winging out  
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The horse gait, "canter" would be classified as a:   show c. 3-beat gait  
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Horse producers are more like sheep producers than cattle producers in that they hope to have a foal crop higher than 100%   True/False   show
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"Teasing" is a term associated with:   show d. both a and b are correct  
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if a hors was advertised as "smooth mouthed" what's the youngest you would expect it to be?   show d. 10 years  
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show a. 1-2mo b. 4-6mo c. 8-10mo d. 1 year   b. 4-6 months  
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Approximately 75% of all the horses in the world are in China   show False  
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As explained in class, a "downer" animal is most likely suffering from:   a. low blood sugar b. low blood salt c. low blood protein d. low blood calcium   show
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What is the expected ADG for lambs fed only on concentrated feeds (like grain pellets).   a. 2.2 -2.3 lb/d b. 1.6-1.7 lb/d 1.2-1.3 lb/d d. 0.6-0.7 lb/d   show
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If you processed a large 160 lb lamb, what would you expect the resulting carcass to weigh   a. 60 lb b. 80 lb c. 100 lb d. 120 lb   show
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as used in class the word "rut" is associated with:   a. breeding male b. pen for giving birth c. type of feed bunk d. waster water from livestock operations   show
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What country leads the world in swine production?   show c. China  
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since male pigs don't lactate, the number of teats on a male pig is totally irrelevant   show False  
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Swine producers monitor gilts closely to determine the onset of puberty so they can breed them at first estrus to get them pregnant early to start making baby pigs soon   True/False   show
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Which of the following is done about two weeks before a female pig is due to give birth and be moved into the farrowing barn?   a. de-worm pregnant females b. disinfect farrowing barn c. treat pregnant females for external parasites d. wash underline of pregnant females   show
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show a. baby pigs are hyperactive and need an area away from their mothers body heat to cool off b. baby pigs have little body fat and need a heat source warmer than the sow to be comfortable   b. baby pigs have little body fat and need a heat source warmer than the sow to be comfortable  
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Why is the tail docked on most baby pigs?   show a. reduce likelihood of infection  
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What body system is primarily affected by "shipping fever"   show d. respiratory  
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show a. vitamins b. protein c. fiber d. energy   b. protein  
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the "traditional" market hog was finished at 220lbs. As presented in class, which of the following is within the range of the current trend for average weight of finished market hogs?   a. 180 pounds b. 220p pounds c. 260 pounds d. 300 pounds   show
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What type of swine operation is most prevalent in Alabama?   a. farrow-to-finish b. feeder pig finisher c. feeder pig producer d. seek stock producer   show
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show a. 5+ b. 9+ c. 13+ d. none of the above   b. 9+  
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fluid milk is not usually marketed internationally because:   a. it churns into butter during shipping b. it's expensive to ship mostly water c. it's political and farmers get upset d. milk and milk products will spoil over time   show
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About when did the invention of the milking machine and rural electrification really boost the dairy industry in the US?   a. 1870's b. 1890's c. 1910's d. 1930's   show
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in the dairy industry, the term persistency refers to:     show
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show a. being bred for her next pregnancy b. dry c. experiencing postpartum anestrus d. pregnant   a. being bred for her next pregnancy  
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as shown in class, a typical diet for a lactating dairy cow is composed mostly of:   a. soybean meal b. ground corn c. grass hay d. corn silage   show
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what is the proper terms for a mature, intact male swine?   show boar  
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what is the proper term for a young female goat?   show Doe  
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What do we call the type of swine breeding where and individual male is bred to one specific female?   show Hand breeding  
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what term describes the highest per day volume of milk produced from a dairy cow during lactation   show peak  
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what is common, general term for a "tummy ache" in horses   show colic  
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show   Pasteurized Milk Ordinance  
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What is the standardized weaning age for lambs?     show
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Cows on a dairy farm that are between calvings and NOT lactating are commonly referred to as:   show b. dry  
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An extremely fat dairy cow would be given a body condition score of:   a. 1 b. 5 c. 10 d. 100   show
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show a. sows b. mares c. ewes d. cows   b. mares  
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which of the following is most likely to affect milk synthesis   a. placental lactogen b. oxytocin   show
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excluding poultry, which meat is consumed in the greatest quantity world wide   show a. pork  
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what two states lead the US in number of market hogs harvested?   a. california and texas b. kansas and nebraska c. north carolina and iowa d. texas and colorado   show
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which of the following would be considered a high dollar value cut of a hog carcass?   a. flank b. loin c. side d. shoulder   show
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show a. carbohydrates b. fats c. protein d. water   d. water  
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allowing a carcass to hand in a chilled cooler for 2 weeks will make it:   a. more colorful b. more flavorful c. more tender d. more safe to eatt   show
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for cattle slaughtered according to Jewish law to produce Kosher meat, the:   show a. head is removed quickly by decapitation to remove all the blood  
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"Offal" is considered and "edible" by product for humans   True/False   show
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what is the name for a spherical-shaped cluster of milk producing cells inside a mammary gland?     show
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show   Veal  
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Phenotype=Environment + ___________   show Genotype  
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Which of the following the least important nutrient derived from including meat in the diet?   show a. Calcium  
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show a. muscle bundle b. muscle fiber c. myofibril d. sarcomere   d. sarcomere  
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Which of the following is a high dollar value cut of a beef carcass?   show c. loin  
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Heart and tongue are considered inedible by-products for human consumption   show False  
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What is the term for meat harvested from old, mature sheep?     show
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What common term is used by cattle farmers to describe an animal that's udder is filling with milk and enlarging just prior to giving birth.   show "springing"  
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show   an infection of the mammary gland and milk producing cells, not visible from the outside. it greatly affects the quality and quantity of milk produced and greatly reduces its shelf life  
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show a. adrenal corticoids b. growth hormone c. oxytocin d. prolactin   c. oxytocin  
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show a. destruction of milk producing cells b. milk production declines c. shelf life is decreased d. all of the above   d. all of the above  
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show a. bull calves b. heifer calves   b. heifer calves  
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show a. brown swiss b. Guernsey c. holstein d. jersey   d. jersey  
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What trait distinguishes a young lamb carcass from an older mutton carcass?   show d. skeletal integrity  
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what South American country ranks high in the world production of beef cattle and hides?   show b. brazil  
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show a. 46% b 57% c. 68% d. 79%   a. 46%  
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A "kosher" meat might come from:   a. the front half of a cow b. the front half of a pig c. back half of a cow d. back half of a pig   show
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Define co-dominance   show offspring express phenotypes of both parents  
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define complete dominance   show offspring will be mist like one parent  
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Define lack of dominance     show
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Define over dominance     show
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as explained in class, when trying to select for genetic improvement, variation is a good thing.   True/False   show
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Which of the following is most likely to hasten genetic improvement in a phenotypic trait?   show a. lower generation interval  
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once an animal inherits the genes for a phenotypic trait, it will always pass that phenotypic trait on to its offspring   show False  
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show a. epistasis b. in-crossing c. linebreeding d. outcrossing   c. linebreeding  
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what breeding system is most likely to be utilized by a swine producer operating a farrow-to-finish operation?   a. 3 breed rotation b. 3 breed terminal cross c. 2 breed rotation d. all of the above   show
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When chromosomes occur in pairs within a cell, the condition is referred to as?   show a. diploid  
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Define allele   show common area on homologues  
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define anti-codon   show triplet coding on tRNA  
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Define codon     show
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Define gene     show
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show a. epistatic b. heterozygous c. homozygous dominant d. homozygous recessive   d. homozygous recessive  
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show a. all will be black b. ratio of 3 black to 1 red c. ratio of 2 black to 2 red d. ratio of 1 black to 3 red   b. ratio of 3 black to 1 red  
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What is the primary mechanism of growth for a baby in the first and second trimester of pregnancy?   a. cell hyperplasia b. cell hypertrophy   show
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show True/False   True  
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what cell type is responsible for mobilization fo calcium from stored reserved in bone?   a. chondroblasts b. fibroblasts c. osteoblasts d. osteoclasts   show
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during which of the following stages of development would you expect to see considerable growth, but the rate of growth would be decreasing?   a. early gestation b. late gestation c. birth to puberty d. puberty to fill maturity   show
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beef animals raised for meat production are most desireable:   show d. maturity type  
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among market bee animals, which will usually be ready to harvest at the youngest age?   show a. females  
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among market swine, which will usually be ready to harvest at the youngest age?   show b. castrated males  
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so-called double muscling is an naturally occuring example of:   show b. cell hypertrophy  
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as presented in class, which of the following is not classified as roughage?   a. cottonseed b. grass c. hay d. silage   show
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what percent of roughage is actually digested by an animal?   a. 25-35% b. 50-65% c. 75-85% d. 100% digestible   show
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show a. carbohydrates b. lipids c. protein d. vitamins   b. lipids  
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what percent of a steer is actually "edible"   a. 25% b. 45% c. 65% d. 85%   show
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what component of meat is generally credited with adding the most aroma and flavor to meat?   show b. fat  
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The animal by-product "ponch" is:   show d. stomach contents  
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Dry cows usually come through the milking parlor along with the lactating cows, but the farmer just doesn't try to milk them while they are in the parlor   show False  
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Body condition scoring is used primarily to monitor and manage:   a. energy balance b. milking procedures c. overall health d. reproductive efficiency   show
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show a. estrogen b. oxytocin c. placental lactogen d. prolactin   b. oxytocin  
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What general term describes feed components that are consumed to support life?   show essential nutrients  
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what do we call it when we select for increased frequency of expression for one phenotypic trait, and we subsequently discover that the frequency of expression of another phenotypic trait decreases   show negative correlation  
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show   oogenesis  
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what term describes the infection and inflammation of the mammary gland?   show mastitis  
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show   calf-hutch  
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what term describes the removal of an animal's internal organs during its harvest?     show
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which body tissue serves as a natural storage depot for amino acids?     show
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show   leptin  
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what is the name for the naturally-occurring gene for double muscling in sheep?   show callipyge  
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name one of the commercial ear implants shown in lecture for enhancing lean growth in market animals   show synovex  
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which of the following is considered a concentrate?   show a. corn  
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show a. carbohydrate b. lipid c. protein d. vitamin   c. protein  
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What does CMT stand for   a. calf manure treatment b. California mastitis test c. cow milk treatment d. creative management test   show
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what is the length of a lactation curve in the dairy industry?   show c. 305 days  
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herbivores meet their dietary needs by consuming   a. animals b. plants c. both animals and plants   show
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