Exam 1 review

Question 1

Which is the US leading state in Pig production?

Answer 1

Iowa

Question 2

Over the last 35 years, milk production in the US has:

Answer 2

Increased but the number of dairy cows has decreased

Question 3

Three levels of the poultry industry in US (Top to bottom)

Answer 3

Genetics/selection farms- Reproduction farms- Production farms

Question 4

In present day commercial broiler production how long does it take for an animal to
reach market weight?

Answer 4

6 weeks

Question 5

Broiler production houses are

Answer 5

Cleaned and disinfected between flocks

Question 6

A layer hen is expected to lay on average, approximately:

Answer 6

One egg every 24 hours

Question 7

The majority (85%) of the eggs produced in the US come from:

Answer 7

In-line egg farms

Question 8

Egg candling is not used for:

Answer 8

The elimination of brown eggs

Question 9

Which is the most frequent system of egg production in the US:

Answer 9

Battery cages

Question 10

The gestation of a Goat or Sheep is

Answer 10

5 months

Question 11

A commercial laying hen usually has a productive lifespan of:

Answer 11

Just under 2 years

Question 12

The farrowing crate/pen is crucial:

Answer 12

To avoid sows crushing piglets

Question 13

A chicken chic will hatch out of its egg in:

Answer 13

21 days

Question 14

The Dairy cattle production cycle aims to have:

Answer 14

One calf per year and a 305 days lactation

Question 15

What is the dairy breed with the highest fat content (4.9%) on average?

Answer 15

Jersey

Question 16

The gestation of a camel is

Answer 16

13-14 months

Question 17

Conformation of Beef cattle

Answer 17

Rectangular shape conformation

Question 18

The main objective of a cow-calf beef cattle production operation is:

Answer 18

To produce calves to sell to feedlot operations

Question 19

Which of the following is not conducted in male calf management:

Answer 19

Iron injection

Question 20

Which of the following finishing systems is characterized by more roughages and less
grain?

Answer 20

Deferred finishing system

Question 21

In the last 50 years the average turkey slaughtered in the USA has:

Answer 21

Increased live weight and increased breast proportion

Question 22

What types/breeds of turkey can be selected for range production?

Answer 22

Broad breasted bronze and Beltsville small white

Question 23

Artificial Insemination is the most common breeding method the commercial
production of:

Answer 23

Turkeys and Dairy cattle

Question 24

What is the gestation of a yak

Answer 24

Similar to a cow-260-270 days

Question 25

Which species has the meat with the lowest cholesterol content?

Answer 25

Turkey

Question 26

The majority of Turkeys produced in the USA are raised

Answer 26

In confinement

Question 27

Which of the following best describes an anadromous fish:

Answer 27

Fish that migrate up fresh water rivers from oceans to spawn

Question 28

Farms on the Pacific coast of Chile are one of the largest global producers of Atlantic salmon (T/F)

Answer 28

True

Question 29

two species used in cold northern climates for draught and milk purposes:

Answer 29

Bos grunniens, camelus bactrianus

Question 30

Sanga cattle have huge horns to:

Answer 30

Keep cool

Question 31

Which color in cattle is most associated with heat tolerance?

Answer 31

Red

Question 32

What is the difference between an oxen and a steer?

Answer 32

Castration and age (Oxen are neutered males between 3-5years old)

Question 33

What does polled mean?

Answer 33

Genetically bred to not have horns

Question 34

breed of the ‘largest cow’ in the world?

Answer 34

Chianina

Question 35

West Highland cattle are famously wild and difficult to work with and Jersey bulls are famously dangerous to work with (T/F)

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What is the gestation of Bos Taurus?

Answer 36

280 days

Question 37

The average dairy cow in the US produces around 20,000# of milk a year, but the best producing cow produced 90,000# in a year!! (T/F)

Answer 37

True

Question 38

The Breed famous for producing the greatest quantity of milk is:

Answer 38

Holstein Friesland

Question 39

Dairy cows are first bred at ______ of age and beef cows are first bred at _____

Answer 39

14 months and 2 years

Question 40

When a dairy cow starts producing less than 50# of milk a day, it is no longer profitable to keep feeding her the expensive milking ration and therefore she will probably be:

Answer 40

Dried off

Question 41

In orders for cows to keep producing milk they must:

Answer 41

Be bred every year

Question 42

TMR in cattle production stands for:

Answer 42

Total mixed ration

Question 43

The ideal lactation in a dairy cow lasts:

Answer 43

305 days

Question 44

Why is artificial insemination used in the dairy industry?

Answer 44

``` A. Predictable good milk production B. Good conformation C. Good udder attachment D. Increased rate of conception E. Less expensive than keeping bulls ```

Question 45

How is milk production measured?

Answer 45

Pounds

Question 46

What is an advantage of poultry production vs production of other species?

Answer 46

A) High Feed Efficiency B) Fast return of Investment C)Income Spread throughout the year D) High return compared to feed and energy costs E) Low land requirements F) Adaptability: small to very large operations G) Integration with feed producing and processing plants: know-how access H) High levels of mechanization – low labour costs

Question 47

Why are almost all Broiler Strains of chickens white feathered?

Answer 47

They have fewer unsightly dark marks in the skin

Question 48

Ventilation is critical in poultry production for animal and human health as well as for maximizing animal production by decreasing animal stress and health problems. (T/F)

Answer 48

True

Question 49

The most expensive part of a broiler or egg laying poultry production farm is:

Answer 49

Feeding

Question 50

In egg production the designation of Jumbo vs Large is decided by

Answer 50

Weight

Question 51

Tails of Goat/Sheep

Answer 51

Tail up/Tail down

Question 52

What species of bovine is most heat resistant?

Answer 52

Bos Indicus

Question 53

Which ovary does a hen use?

Answer 53

Left

Question 54

What does a big air space in an egg indicate?

Answer 54

Age of the egg

Question 55

What is the MOST important factor manipulated to get a chicken to start laying and keep laying??

Answer 55

Light (Increased light)

Question 56

In turkey production what is the most important factor to keep turkeys from laying too early?

Answer 56

Light (limiting it)

Question 57

Which color egg is the most nutritious?

Answer 57

It dosent matter. They all have the same nutritional value.

Question 58

Candling is used to:

Answer 58

a) Look for defects in the egg b) Separate out improperly cleaned eggs c) Check for fertility

Question 59

What is the difference between Free Range and Cage Free eggs?

Answer 59

Free Range eggs are from chickens that have access to outside, Cage Free eggs are from uncaged chickens kept in large indoor runs

Question 60

What is the name of the highly prized fermented beverage Mongolians make out of mare’s milk?

Answer 60

Airag

Question 61

The average American production table egg is NOT fertilized (T/F)

Answer 61

True

Question 62

In the layer industry only hens are used, this is insured by what methods?

Answer 62

Sorting of the day old chicks by cloacal and feather differences

Question 63

What is the gestation of a bison?

Answer 63

Similar to cow- 283 days

Question 64

What is the gestation of an ostrich chic?

Answer 64

About 6 weeks or 42 days

Question 65

The main difference between INTENSIVE pig production and EXTENSIVE pig production programs

Answer 65

Sows and piglets have access to outdoor paddocks or pasture in Extensive Program

Question 66

If sows can SEE the boars they come into heat more quickly (T/F)

Answer 66

True

Question 67

Meleagris gallopavo is native to

Answer 67

North America

Question 68

What makes a ratite a ratite?

Answer 68

They have a keel- LESS breastbone

Question 69

polygamous south American ratite

Answer 69

Rhea

Question 70

One aid often used in moving large ratites such as ostrich is to

Answer 70

Use a hood to cover their eyes and calm them

Question 71

Name a common medical problem in ratites bred for production

Answer 71

Angular limb deformities

Question 72

What products are sold from Ostrich production?

Answer 72

a) eggs b) leather c) feathers d) eggs e) chicks f) meat

Question 73

The gestation of a pig is:

Answer 73

115 days

Question 74

The gestation of most south American camelids ( alpacas. Vicunas, llamas..) is about:

Answer 74

11 months

Question 75

What is the number 2 species in milk production world wide?

Answer 75

Water buffalo

Question 76

What does Dr Weronko own in Mongolia?

Answer 76

a Bos Grunniens

Question 77

American Bison/buffalo

Answer 77

Bison bonasus

Question 78

Water Buffalo

Answer 78

Bubalus bubalis

Question 79

Sheep

Answer 79

Ovis aries

Question 80

Goats

Answer 80

Capra hircus

Question 81

Pig

Answer 81

Sus scrofa

Question 82

Horse

Answer 82

Equus caballus

Question 83

Donkey

Answer 83

Equus asinus

Question 84

Alpaca

Answer 84

Llama pacos

Question 85

Llama

Answer 85

Llama glama

Question 86

Bactrian camel (IMP!!!)

Answer 86

Camelus bactrianus

Question 87

Dromedary

Answer 87

Camelus dromedarius

Question 88

Chicken

Answer 88

Gallus domesticus

Question 89

Turkey

Answer 89

Meleagris gallopavo

Question 90

Ostrich

Answer 90

Struthio camelus

Question 91

Rabbit

Answer 91

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Question 92

Guinea pig

Answer 92

Cavia porcellus