Animal Science Test (Facility)

Question 1

5 Different Types of Animal Behaviors

Answer 1

1.Social
2.Reproductive
3.Ingestive
4.Maternal
5.Combative

Question 2

What is the difference between a learned behavior and an instinctual

Answer 2

Instinct - Behavior that occurs automatically to a stimulus (Eating, Drinking, and breeding.) (Genetic)
Learned - Behaviors that are taught (Imprinting, conditioning, Habitation.)

Question 3

What are blind spots and how do we utilize them

Answer 3

Blind spot is directly behind them. We utilize blind spots to keep animals calm, apply medicine, slaughter animals, make animals move, etc

Question 4

What are the different types of learned behaviors

Answer 4

• Imprinting
– Animals attaching themselves (socializing) to an individual early on
• Conditioning
– Training an animal to respond to a stimulus
• Habituation
– Getting used to or ignoring a stimulus

Question 5

What 3 ways do animals communicate with each other

Answer 5

1.Visual
2.Auditory
3.Touch

Question 6

What is Biosecurity

Answer 6

The practices that protect herd health by preventing the spread of pathogens. (Disease)
– Reducing the potential for diseases to reach the farm
– Controlling the spread of diseases on the farm

Question 7

What are the risk factors of a farm in terms of biosecurity

Answer 7

• New Animals on the farm
• Returning animals from fairs
• Visitors to the Farm
• Equipment and Trucks
• Wildlife

Question 8

How can you limit exposure of livestock

Answer 8

• Isolation
– Keep new and returning animals separate – Limit contact with outside people
• Resistance
– Vaccination and parasite control programs
• Sanitation
– Clean and disinfect facilities regularly – Provide clean clothing and boots

Question 9

What things does shelter provide

Answer 9

• Provides protection from environmental extremes.
– Sun
– Wind
– Rain
– Snow

Question 10

What are the 6 different considerations when building a facility

Answer 10

– Basic animal needs
– Space requirements
– Life stages
– Handling
– Providing health care
– Transporting

Question 11

What is a thermal neutral zone

Answer 11

the range of ambient temperatures where the body can maintain its core temperature solely through regulating dry heat loss. (A range of temperatures in which an animal is the most comfortable.)

Question 12

Identify 3 impacts of heat stress

Answer 12

– Reduced feed intake ~ decreases heat from digestion
– Panting
– Sweating
– Blood vessels dilate
– Decreased growth rate

Question 13

Identify 3 impacts of cold stress

Answer 13

– Higher energy requirement to maintain body temp
– Bunching
– Hair provides air insulation
– Blood vessels constrict
– Reduces feed efficiency

Question 14

Why is ventilation important and what does it provide

Answer 14

Without ventilation, facilities wouldn’t be able to provide a comfortable and controlled environment for an animal
• Provides:
– Temperature control
– Fresh air
– Odor removal

Question 15

3 step process to calculate scales

Answer 15

1. Measure and make it an improper fraction
2. Divide by 16
3. Multiply by scale