Animal Rights Welfare
What is animal rights?
Animal rights is the belief that no animal should be used for human benefit. Ex: Work, companionship, entertainment, etc.
This nutrient supports respiration, digestion, conversion of food to absorbable components. Transport of nutrients. Help maintain body temperature. Carries waste form the body.
Water
What is the net weight of a product?
How much product is in that package.
What is dry matter in pet food?
Dry matter = nutrient content of a food after all water has been removed.
What was one way in your polar bear habitat design that you provided enrichment for the bears?
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What is animal welfare?
Animal welfare is the belief that animals can be used for human benefit however they need to be properly cared for and treated humanely.
What is Absorption?
Absorption is where nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream through the intestinal villi.
How are ingredients listed on pet food labels?
Ingredients are listed in order by weight.
How can we tell if there is added salt in a pet food?
By reading the ingredients list and looking for salt or sodium.
How do we determine serving size for our pets?
By reading the pet food label on a specific food as each food requires different serving sizes.
What do state and local laws do for animals?
Varies by state and community with respect to: pound animal use, animal cruelty, regulation of research facilities, and animal use in education.
What is Mechanical Digestion?
Mechanical Digestion begins in the mouth where food is chewed and broken down into smaller pieces.
Why is the manufacturer and distributer information required to be on the bag?
In case there is a problem with the food that a recall would need to be issued they can track that food.
How do we tell if there are added colors in the pet food?
By reading the ingredients list and looking for the added colors. Ex: Red 40, Yellow 10, etc.
What does MER stand for?
Maintenance Energy Requirements
Why is it important for zoos to maintain a natural environment for their animals?
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This nutrient supports bodily functions such as breathing, digestion, and exercise. Help maintain body temperature. Store fat.
Carbohydrates
How are feeding instructions listed on a bag?
1. Stage of life.
2. How much food is needed per day.
How do we calculate the price per pound of a pet food?
Cost of the bag/pounds in the bag = cost per pound
What is peristalsis?
A muscular contraction that causes food to move through the digestive tract.
What does the Federal Animal Welfare Act do for animals?
Regulates research facilities, animal dealers, exhibitors (including zoos, aquariums, circuses, etc.) and intermediate handlers of animals, including air and truck lines. Concerned primarily with basic animal husbandry and veterinary care.
What do lipids do for pets through their food?
Lipids- Enhance palatability and caloric value of feed. Provide energy. Provide fatty acids for healthy skin and coat. Aid in absorption of fat soluble vitamins.
What is a guarantied analysis?
The listing of what the nutritional value of the food is. Including protein, carbs, etc.
Why do we calculate cost per day on pet foods?
To determine which one is the more economical food. The most economical food pet food may be the most expensive one.
What is metabolism?
Where nutrients are removed from the bloodstream and used by the body organs for things like bone and hair growth, maintaining body temperature, etc.