Animal Classification
What kingdom do all animals belong to?
Animalia
What is the largest organ in an animal's body?
The skin
What breed of cattle is known for its black hide and beef quality?
Angus
What are the six essential nutrients required by animals?
Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats (lipids), vitamins, and minerals
What is the term for a disease that can be spread from animals to humans?
Zoonotic disease
What are the two main classifications of animals based on stomach structure?
What system is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body?
The circulatory system
What breed of swine is known for its white color and maternal abilities?
Yorkshire
Water
What is vaccination used for in animal health?
To prevent disease by building immunity
How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have, and what are they?
Four; rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum
What is the function of the respiratory system?
To take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
What horse breed is known for its endurance as a long distance runner?
Thoroughbred
Ration
What is the term for the practice of protecting animals from disease by maintaining clean facilities and limiting exposure?
Biosecurity
What is the difference between a bull and a steer?
A bull is an intact male; a steer is a castrated male
What organ filters waste from the blood and produces urine?
The kidneys
What breed of chicken is most commonly used for commercial egg production?
Leghorn
What is crude protein, and why is it important in animal diets?
A measure of protein content in feed; important for growth, muscle development, and reproduction
What are internal parasites commonly called in livestock?
Worms
What term describes an animal that has a four-chambered stomach and regurgitates and re-chews its food?
Ruminant
In ruminants, which stomach compartment is considered the "true stomach" and functions most like a monogastric stomach?
The abomasum
What breed of cattle is known for its heat tolerance, insect resistance, and white coat?
Brahman
What is the difference between roughages and concentrates in animal feed?
What is the difference between an infectious disease and a non-infectious disease?
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens and can spread; non-infectious diseases are caused by nutrition, genetics, or environment and cannot spread