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T/F: an animals temperament is one determinant of how it will react during handling

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true

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T/F: animal welfare means that animals, like humans, have interests that cannot be sacrificed or traded away just because it might benefit others

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false

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T/F: brown shell eggs are more nutritious than white shell

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false

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T/F: growth hormones are used in poultry to increase growth and profits

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false

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T/F: broiler chickens are a terminal cross that produces eggs

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false

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T/F: horse markings are only white in color

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true

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T/F: horses are non-ruminant hind gut fermenters

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true

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T/F: growth hormones are used as feed additives in swine diets

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false

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T/F: nutrition and feeding swine in most of the production stages revolve around optimizing growth

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true

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T/F: sheep and goat producers do not have to worry about predator control

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false

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T/F: sheep are considered browsers and goats are considered grazers

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false

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T/F: beef cattle that are very thin or very fat may fail to conceive at breeding

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true

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T/F: disease is any state other than a state of complete health

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true

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T/F: a disease is not contagious if it is transmitted readily from animal to animal

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false

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T/F: nutrient deficiency diseases result directly from improperly balanced and/or improperly fed rations

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true

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T/F: active immunity is acquired by the animal on its own when antibodies are made by the animal’s own immune system

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true

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T/F: an intravenous drip of Ca is an appropriate treatment for milk fever

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true

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T/F: horses are commonly treated more for displaced abomasums than laminitis

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false

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T/F: diet refers to the amount of feed fed to an animal, while a ration refers to the mix of feed ingredients fed to an animal

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false

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T/F: a colostrometer measures the quality of cheese that colostrum will yield

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false

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T/F: the average lactation for dairy cows is 305 days

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true

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T/F: the Jersey breed produces milk higher in fat and protein than the Holstein breed

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true

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T/F: nutrition and feeding swine in most of the production stages revolve around optimizing growth

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true

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Which of the following is not an example of a ruminant animal

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horse

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An animal that eats a diet of both animal and vegetable matter is referred to as an
omnivore
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What is the name of a mature female sheep
ewe
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Which of the following is not considered to be one of the six nutrient classes
energy
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First milk for mammals that is extremely important for passive immunity is called
colostrum
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What percent does agriculture contribute to greenhouse gases in the United States
10%
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What is described as an animals "comfortable distance"
flight zone
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What accounts for over 50% of production costs for most livestock operations in todays market
feed
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Which of the following is the most efficient at converting feed to product
chickens
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What is the name of a castrated male pig
barrow
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________ is the study of the behavior of animals in their natural surroundings, with its focus on instinctive or innate behavior
ethology
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Which of the following is not one of the nine identified systems of animal behavior
sensory diminishment
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________ is the strongest method of controlling the activity of an animal
chemical restraint
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Where is the point of balance located on an animal
shoulder
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Which of the following is not one of the five freedoms of animal welfare
freedom from restraint
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What is a common restraint device used on beef cattle operations when performing management practices such as artificial insemination and blood collection
squeeze chute
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Which of the following is not a restraint method used with horses
squeeze chute
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What is referred to as the period of laying rest in hens
molt
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The poultry industry is ____________, which means that all phases of production fall under the same ownership
vertically integrated
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Which of the following is not a biosecurity measure used on poultry farms
all of these practices are used: foot baths, car washes, all in all out system
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what is the largest animal agriculture industry in the state of Louisiana
poultry
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_________ refers to the period immediately after hatch when special care an attention must be given to chicks to ensure their health and survival
brooding
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The breed of chicken most commonly used for egg production in the US
white leghorn
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How many hours (on average) does it take a hen to lay an egg
25 hours
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What is the range for normal body temperature in horses
99-101 degrees
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The height of a horse is measured in hands, and one hand is equal to ___ inches
4 inches
50
Horse leg markings include all of the following, expect
fetlock
51
Body condition scoring for horses ranges from
1 to 9
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A horse breed that is easily identified by its color pattern
paint horse
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In working with or training horses, you must understand that horses _____
learn from the release of pressure
54
When approaching a horse to catch and halter, you should first
enter flight zone at left shoulder
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When aging a horse by its teeth, you should evaluate which of the following?
all of the above: wearing of cups, shape of incisors, presence of Galvayne's groove
56
The distinguishing characteristic of swine breeds that end in the word "shire" is
erect ears
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The average gestation length for swine is ____ days
114 days
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What is the most common method of identifying piglets
ear notching
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Which two feedstuffs make up the majority of swine diets
corn and soybean meal
60
The body condition scoring for swine ranges from
1 to 5
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This type of swine operations only purpose is to produce market hogs
finishing operations
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Iron injection is one of the major tasks done when processing pigs because _______
all of the above: low iron reserve, low iron in sow's colostrum and milk, lack of contact with iron in soil, rapid growth rate of piglets
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Which breeds of swine are crossed to produce "blue butted hogs"
yorkshire and hampshire
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What is the term used to describe the increase in energy intake in ewes prior to the breeding season
flushing
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The class of sheep that grows wool with the smallest fiber diameter and has the most value
fine wool
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What is the primary breeding season for sheep
fall
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The system used to assess parasite loads in small ruminants is called the _______
FAMACHA
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Which breed of goat is referred to as the "fainting goat"
myotonic
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The average gestation length for small ruminants is _____ days
150 days
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The common name for the Haemonchus contortus parasite is the
barber worm
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Which of the following is correct: sheep and goats are
ruminants
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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
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What is a disadvantage for terminal (paternal) cattle breeds
late sexual maturity
74
The body condition scoring for beef cattle ranges from
1 to 9
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Which of the following is not considered a Bos Indicus breed of cattle
brahman
76
Two main advantages of crossbreeding cattle are
hybrid vigor and breed complementarity
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In healthy beed cows, body condition score is an indicator of
nutrient intake
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of maternal (English) breeds
light muscled
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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
80
Diseases that do not have readily observable clinical signs
subclinical
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The _____ immune response is the body's first line of defense against infectious agents, but does not provide specific, long-lasting protection against pathogens
innate
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The process of determining the nature and severity of a disease is called
diagnosis
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Which of the following is not a direct cause of an infectious disease
stress
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During the stomach worm life-cycle, adult worms lay eggs in which body system
digestive
85
Which of the following is not a stress factor that can contribute to the onset of a disease
vaccination
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Which of the following is not a sign of ketosis
low urine ketones
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In ruminant animals, ____ is characterized as gas in the rumen and the left side of the abdomen becomes enlarged
bloat
88
Nutrient requirements depend on which of the following
all of the above: species, age, productive function
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_______ is caused by increased demands for Ca to support milk production and decreased dry matter intake after calving
milk fever
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Utilizing body fat for energy in the absence of ____ leads to ketosis
glucose
91
Acidosis is characterized by rumen pH falling below
5.5
92
Grass tetany can be prevented by providing a mineral supplement high in available
magnesium
93
Which of the following is NOT one of the major breeds of dairy cows discussed in class
South Devon
94
Body condition scoring system for dairy cattle ranges from
1 to 5
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_______ is the science and business that deals with the production, processing, and marketing of milk and milk products
dairying
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Which dairy breed produces the most milk
Holstein
97
From the onset of milk letdown, how long is dairy cow under the influence of oxytocin
5-6 minutes
98
Disbudding of dairy calves is recommended to be done prior to ____ weeks of age
2 weeks
99
Which of the following are the two main causes of scours in dairy calves
infectious and nutritional

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