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[Show more]Primary use of domestic animals - draft animals (nonhuman power source) 
Biomedical research 
Entertainment industries (horse races) 
 
What is agriculture - the combination of science and art used to cultivate and grow crops and livestock and process the products 
 
Hunter-gathers to modern day a...
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Add to cartPrimary use of domestic animals - draft animals (nonhuman power source) 
Biomedical research 
Entertainment industries (horse races) 
 
What is agriculture - the combination of science and art used to cultivate and grow crops and livestock and process the products 
 
Hunter-gathers to modern day a...
Rank the following from first to last in the order of domestication - Dog → Sheep → Goats, Pigs, & Cattle → Chickens → Horses 
 
Which of the following has the highest annual growth rate when considering world distribution of animals? - Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Pigs 
 
The International A...
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Add to cartRank the following from first to last in the order of domestication - Dog → Sheep → Goats, Pigs, & Cattle → Chickens → Horses 
 
Which of the following has the highest annual growth rate when considering world distribution of animals? - Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Pigs 
 
The International A...
Which part of the chicken's GI tract functions as the true stomach and produces HCL - Proventriculus 
 
Which of the following is not considered to be a macromineral? 
 
A. Iodine 
B. Potassium 
C. Calcium 
D. Phosphorus - a. Iodine 
 
T/F Energy is one of the classes of nutrients - False 
 
Wha...
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Add to cartWhich part of the chicken's GI tract functions as the true stomach and produces HCL - Proventriculus 
 
Which of the following is not considered to be a macromineral? 
 
A. Iodine 
B. Potassium 
C. Calcium 
D. Phosphorus - a. Iodine 
 
T/F Energy is one of the classes of nutrients - False 
 
Wha...
A roughage is a feed that is high in structural fiber. Which type of carbohydrate is a structural fiber? - cellulose is a structural fiber 
 
Why are legumes usually higher in crude protein than grasses? - Legumes have bacteria in root nodules that "fix" atmospheric N, so leaves higher in CP 
 
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Add to cartA roughage is a feed that is high in structural fiber. Which type of carbohydrate is a structural fiber? - cellulose is a structural fiber 
 
Why are legumes usually higher in crude protein than grasses? - Legumes have bacteria in root nodules that "fix" atmospheric N, so leaves higher in CP 
 
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Mastication - process of chewing 
 
Deglutition - the act of swallowing 
 
Eructation - Belching 
Removal of gas from the stomach via the esophagus 
 
Gestation - The period when a female is pregnant 
 
Parturition - the process of giving birth 
 
Coprophagy - Eating feces 
 
Dystocia - Diffi...
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Add to cartMastication - process of chewing 
 
Deglutition - the act of swallowing 
 
Eructation - Belching 
Removal of gas from the stomach via the esophagus 
 
Gestation - The period when a female is pregnant 
 
Parturition - the process of giving birth 
 
Coprophagy - Eating feces 
 
Dystocia - Diffi...
Digestion - -the breaking down process of food to allow absorption 
-Combination of actions: 
-Mechanical (ex: chewing) 
-Chemical (ex: acid) 
-Microbial (ex: microbial enzymatic breakdown) 
- (Enzymatic: (ex: amylase)) 
-Continuous process along alimentary canal (mouth to anus) 
 
Classification ...
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Add to cartDigestion - -the breaking down process of food to allow absorption 
-Combination of actions: 
-Mechanical (ex: chewing) 
-Chemical (ex: acid) 
-Microbial (ex: microbial enzymatic breakdown) 
- (Enzymatic: (ex: amylase)) 
-Continuous process along alimentary canal (mouth to anus) 
 
Classification ...
Which nutrient produces the most energy per gram when digested? - Lipids 
 
Which nutrient is comprised of chains of sugars? - Carbohydrates 
 
Which carbohydrate is the most difficult for animals to digest? - Lignin 
 
Which food stuff is an example of nitrogenous? - Roughage Hay/Legume Hay 
 
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Add to cartWhich nutrient produces the most energy per gram when digested? - Lipids 
 
Which nutrient is comprised of chains of sugars? - Carbohydrates 
 
Which carbohydrate is the most difficult for animals to digest? - Lignin 
 
Which food stuff is an example of nitrogenous? - Roughage Hay/Legume Hay 
 
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Approximately ___ of the labor force in the U.S. works in agriculturally related 
occupations - 2 to 3 % 
 
Feed costs represent from ___ to ___ of the total cost of raising livestock - 50 to 85% 
 
• Swine 60-85% 
• Poultry 55-70% 
• Dairy 65-75% 
• Beef feedlot 70% 
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Add to cartApproximately ___ of the labor force in the U.S. works in agriculturally related 
occupations - 2 to 3 % 
 
Feed costs represent from ___ to ___ of the total cost of raising livestock - 50 to 85% 
 
• Swine 60-85% 
• Poultry 55-70% 
• Dairy 65-75% 
• Beef feedlot 70% 
• Feeder lambs 50% ...
What is the most common breed of dairy cow in the US? Why? - Holsteins, because they make a ton of milk, are very big, and have adapted to living in a barn much better than other breeds. 
 
Why would a farmer want to have other breeds of dairy cow to milk? - Their milk has less protein and fat tha...
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Add to cartWhat is the most common breed of dairy cow in the US? Why? - Holsteins, because they make a ton of milk, are very big, and have adapted to living in a barn much better than other breeds. 
 
Why would a farmer want to have other breeds of dairy cow to milk? - Their milk has less protein and fat tha...
What animal species was domesticated first? - the dog (14,000 BC) 
 
What livestock species was domesticated first? - the sheep (8,000 BC) 
 
What were characteristics that were common among the animals that were domesticated? - -generally lived in comfortable in groups 
-Had some dominance hier...
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Add to cartWhat animal species was domesticated first? - the dog (14,000 BC) 
 
What livestock species was domesticated first? - the sheep (8,000 BC) 
 
What were characteristics that were common among the animals that were domesticated? - -generally lived in comfortable in groups 
-Had some dominance hier...
Beef Housing: Types (3) - Cow/Calf; intensive, range, combo 
Backgrounding; intensive, range, lot 
Feedlots 
 
Beef Housing: Things to consider (11) - Retro-fitting existing facilities 
Constructing new facilities 
Manure management 
Feed and water 
Cover / shade / exposure 
Freedom of movement 
L...
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Add to cartBeef Housing: Types (3) - Cow/Calf; intensive, range, combo 
Backgrounding; intensive, range, lot 
Feedlots 
 
Beef Housing: Things to consider (11) - Retro-fitting existing facilities 
Constructing new facilities 
Manure management 
Feed and water 
Cover / shade / exposure 
Freedom of movement 
L...
Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program - Dr. Hayes, who gave the biosecurity lecture, is part of the group AACUP, which stands for? 
 
The DAR (Division of Animal Resources) is responsible for oversight of ANSC farms - Which of the following statements regarding organizations involved in animal ...
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Add to cartAgricultural Animal Care and Use Program - Dr. Hayes, who gave the biosecurity lecture, is part of the group AACUP, which stands for? 
 
The DAR (Division of Animal Resources) is responsible for oversight of ANSC farms - Which of the following statements regarding organizations involved in animal ...
US people involved in Agriculture - less than 2% 
 
World people involved in Agriculture - 43% 
 
US calorie consumption from animals - 27% 
 
US protein consumption from animals - 64% 
 
World calorie consumption from animals - 16% 
 
World protein consumption from animals - 37% 
 
Percent in...
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Add to cartUS people involved in Agriculture - less than 2% 
 
World people involved in Agriculture - 43% 
 
US calorie consumption from animals - 27% 
 
US protein consumption from animals - 64% 
 
World calorie consumption from animals - 16% 
 
World protein consumption from animals - 37% 
 
Percent in...
Welfare is defined as - The state an animal has and it's health 
 
T/F Health can affect welfare and vice versa. - True 
 
1) Freedom from hunger/thirst 2) Freedom from discomfort 3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease 4) Freedom to express normal behavior 5) Freedom from fear and distress - The Fi...
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Add to cartWelfare is defined as - The state an animal has and it's health 
 
T/F Health can affect welfare and vice versa. - True 
 
1) Freedom from hunger/thirst 2) Freedom from discomfort 3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease 4) Freedom to express normal behavior 5) Freedom from fear and distress - The Fi...
Which of the following is TRUE? 
A. The number of animals used in research is increasing 
B. Animal research benefits both humans and animals 
C. In recent years, the life expectancy of people in the U.S. is increasing 
 - Animal research benefits both humans and animals 
 
The process of developin...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is TRUE? 
A. The number of animals used in research is increasing 
B. Animal research benefits both humans and animals 
C. In recent years, the life expectancy of people in the U.S. is increasing 
 - Animal research benefits both humans and animals 
 
The process of developin...
Breed - Animals of common origin having characteristics that distinguish them other groups within the same species 
 
Sire Breed - Fast growing, muscular, late maturing, low milking 
 
Maternal Breed - Heavy milking, early maturing sexually, inherently fertile, small to moderate size 
 
Dual Purp...
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Add to cartBreed - Animals of common origin having characteristics that distinguish them other groups within the same species 
 
Sire Breed - Fast growing, muscular, late maturing, low milking 
 
Maternal Breed - Heavy milking, early maturing sexually, inherently fertile, small to moderate size 
 
Dual Purp...
True or False: Domestic animals serve us in many ways but they are raised primarily for companionship to man. - False 
 
True or False: The primary reason for farming (crops and livestock) is to have a profitable operation. - True 
 
True or False: At the present time, feed grain prices are very l...
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Add to cartTrue or False: Domestic animals serve us in many ways but they are raised primarily for companionship to man. - False 
 
True or False: The primary reason for farming (crops and livestock) is to have a profitable operation. - True 
 
True or False: At the present time, feed grain prices are very l...
True or false? The field of science that includes the study of all aspects of domesticated animals is called animal science. - true 
 
True or false? The volatile fatty acids produced in the rumen in ruminants and in the large intestine of the horse are acetic, lactic, and propionic acids. - false...
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Add to cartTrue or false? The field of science that includes the study of all aspects of domesticated animals is called animal science. - true 
 
True or false? The volatile fatty acids produced in the rumen in ruminants and in the large intestine of the horse are acetic, lactic, and propionic acids. - false...
True - Agriculture, the combination of science and art used to cultivate and grow crops and livestock, is the backbone of modern society. 
 
True - The field of scientific study of domesticated animals is called animal science. 
 
True - Consumers in the United States have not eaten beef from gen...
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Add to cartTrue - Agriculture, the combination of science and art used to cultivate and grow crops and livestock, is the backbone of modern society. 
 
True - The field of scientific study of domesticated animals is called animal science. 
 
True - Consumers in the United States have not eaten beef from gen...
In the US today animal product production for human food represents only a small part of the total economy - True 
 
Which of the following is true concerning lipid oxidation in animal products? - Lipid oxidation often leads to protein oxidation 
 
Which of the following best explains the nature o...
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Add to cartIn the US today animal product production for human food represents only a small part of the total economy - True 
 
Which of the following is true concerning lipid oxidation in animal products? - Lipid oxidation often leads to protein oxidation 
 
Which of the following best explains the nature o...
Ethology - study of animal behavior 
 
Temperament - an animal's __________________ is one determinant of who it will react during handling 
 
Dominance - handlers can control animals more efficiently if they exert ___________________ onto the animal 
 
Social ranking - animals within a herd ha...
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Add to cartEthology - study of animal behavior 
 
Temperament - an animal's __________________ is one determinant of who it will react during handling 
 
Dominance - handlers can control animals more efficiently if they exert ___________________ onto the animal 
 
Social ranking - animals within a herd ha...
Concentrates - high in energy, low in fiber, highly digestible (grains: corn, wheat) 
 
Carbonaceous - concentrates: 
Low in protein, cereal grains, molasses, corn, wheat, oats 
 
Nitrogenous - concentrates: 
High in protein; such as tankage, dairy products (soybean meal, cottonseed meal) 
 
Roug...
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Add to cartConcentrates - high in energy, low in fiber, highly digestible (grains: corn, wheat) 
 
Carbonaceous - concentrates: 
Low in protein, cereal grains, molasses, corn, wheat, oats 
 
Nitrogenous - concentrates: 
High in protein; such as tankage, dairy products (soybean meal, cottonseed meal) 
 
Roug...
How would you define a companion animal? - Companion animals should be domesticated or domestic-bred animals whose physical, emotional, behavioral and social needs can be readily met as companions in the home or in close daily relationship with humans 
 
During domestication, which trait was primar...
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Add to cartHow would you define a companion animal? - Companion animals should be domesticated or domestic-bred animals whose physical, emotional, behavioral and social needs can be readily met as companions in the home or in close daily relationship with humans 
 
During domestication, which trait was primar...
What is Health? What is Disease? - adjectives that describe the state of an animal on a continuum between health & death 
 
Intrinsic Value - less spending on inputs & more product & better market access 
 
Health - state of homeostasis 
 
Exposure - physical contact between animal (host) & dise...
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Add to cartWhat is Health? What is Disease? - adjectives that describe the state of an animal on a continuum between health & death 
 
Intrinsic Value - less spending on inputs & more product & better market access 
 
Health - state of homeostasis 
 
Exposure - physical contact between animal (host) & dise...
Animals used in biomedical research help us better understand ________ physiology. 
 
A. Neither answer is correct 
B. Animal 
C. Both answers are correct 
D. Human - C. Both answers are correct 
 
Most legislation aimed at protecting animals until the 1950s consisted of? 
 
A. Protecting the anima...
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Add to cartAnimals used in biomedical research help us better understand ________ physiology. 
 
A. Neither answer is correct 
B. Animal 
C. Both answers are correct 
D. Human - C. Both answers are correct 
 
Most legislation aimed at protecting animals until the 1950s consisted of? 
 
A. Protecting the anima...
Manure - It is true that as much as 50% of the world's agriculture uses manure as the main fertilizer source 
 
Geographic - Stress associated with a location including altitude and terrain 
 
Which of the following is not a trait needed for domestication - A) carcass quality B) diet C) Temp D) ...
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Add to cartManure - It is true that as much as 50% of the world's agriculture uses manure as the main fertilizer source 
 
Geographic - Stress associated with a location including altitude and terrain 
 
Which of the following is not a trait needed for domestication - A) carcass quality B) diet C) Temp D) ...
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