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What are the 2 main categories of horse breeds, and which is heavier?
How is rabies transmitted?
wild animal bites
What is the purpose of induced molting?
to extend the duration of egg production in a hen (to 110wk)
What organ in horses accounts for the largest percentage of digestion?
large intestine
Where is one location that milk from Mapleline ends up?
UMass Dining or distributors in Boston
What are the 5 classifications that chicken meat can receive in a grocery store?
How is avian flu transmitted?
aerosols, fomites, or contaminated food / water / fecal matter
What is the purpose of slotted flooring in swine enclosures?
to minimize manure handling
What is the unit of measurement for height in horses, and how big is that unit in inches?
hands; 4in
Demonstrate the use of a pig board on Axl.
I'm sad I don't get to do this one
What is the term for an adult male chicken, goose, turkey, and duck?
Rooster, gander, tom, drake
DAILY DOUBLE
equine infectious anemia (EIA) or swamp fever
Where should the missing wall of a 3-sided shed face?
away from wind or south
How much does a horse's hoof grow per month?
1/4-1/2in
What does per os mean?
by mouth or oral
How tall, in hands, are ponies and miniatures, respectively?
<14 and <9
What disease is characterized by joint lameness, diamond skin disease, and possible abortion?
erysipelas
How many hours of light per day should layers and broilers each be exposed to?
14hr and 24hr
What the 3 main of the chicken GI tract come between the esophagus and the intestines?
crop, proventriculus, gizzard
What is a primary research article?
an article that presents the results of 1 study that contributes new information on a topic
What percentage of a swine's weight does it lose from live to carcass, and from carcass to store?
25% and 20%
What does SMEDI stand for?
stillbirth, mummification, embryonic death, infertility
In optimal temperatures, when should feathering occur in chickens?
4-8wk
What are the 3 parts of the chicken oviduct, and how long is each?
infundibulum (3-4in), magnum (15in), isthmus (4in)
DAILY DOUBLE
born in 2015 or 2025, male, 7th in birth order