CDE Basics
What does CDE stand for in FFA?
Career Development Event?
This process is used to extend the shelf life of milk by heating it to a specific temperature.
pasteurization
This federal agency is responsible for managing national wildlife refuges and protecting endangered species.
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
This professional title is given to someone who has earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
a veterinarian
This term refers to chickens raised specifically for meat production.
What are broilers
This organization oversees and organizes FFA CDEs at the national level.
the National FFA Organization?
The Food Science CDE tests students on the identification of these substances that enhance the flavor, texture, or shelf life of food.
food additives
The practice of managing wildlife populations by controlling hunting seasons and bag limits is called this.
wildlife management
The normal body temperature range for a healthy dog or cat falls between this and this degrees Fahrenheit.
100°F and 102.5°F
This poultry breed is one of the most common for commercial egg production.
a White Leghorn
CDEs help students develop skills for this type of future career field.
Agriculture
HACCP is a food safety system designed to prevent hazards in food production. What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
This type of wetland ecosystem provides a habitat for ducks, frogs, and other aquatic species.
a marsh
This term describes an animal that has been surgically sterilized to prevent reproduction.
spayed (female) or neutered (male)
In poultry nutrition, this mineral is essential for strong eggshell formation.
calcium
Name one type of CDE that involves working with animals.
Livestock Evaluation, Poultry Evaluation, or Veterinary Science?
In food sensory evaluation, the five basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and this fifth taste.
umami
The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is based on two key principles: that wildlife belongs to the public and is managed by this group.
the government
In veterinary medicine, this term refers to the process of listening to internal body sounds using a stethoscope.
What is auscultation
The process of this removes heat and moisture from eggs to extend their shelf life.
refrigeration
Some CDEs are individual events, while others are designed for this type of competition format.
team competition?
This federal agency is responsible for inspecting meat, poultry, and eggs in the United States.
the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
This law, passed in 1973, protects species that are at risk of extinction.
the Endangered Species Act
The study of animal diseases is known by this scientific term
pathology
The ideal incubation temperature for hatching chicken eggs is approximately this degrees Fahrenheit.
99.5°F