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This is the main energy remains in feed after losses from digestion and metabolism- it supports maintenance and production
What is net energy
The Humane Slaughter Act of 1958 excludes what species?
Poultry
Vibrissae is the scientific term for which of the following?
Skin
Tail
Hooves
Whiskers
Whiskers
This deadly virus affects the nervous system and can be transmitted through bites
Rabies
This U.S. law sets minimum standards for care and treatment of animals used in research
What is the Animal Welfare Act
Which of these is NOT a typical identification method for livestock animals?
Freeze Branding
GPS Tracking
Tattooing
Ear Notching
GPS Tracking
What should newborn mammals consume immediately after birth?
Colostrum
These nutrients are inorganic elements like calcium and phosphorus that supports bone development
What are minerals
This term describes diseases that can spread from animals to humans
What is Zoonotic Diseases
This body system controls hormones and regulates growth reproduction and metabolism
What is the endocrine system
Which of the following is a side effect of docking a lambs tail too short?
Lameness
Ricketts
Rectal Prolapse
Diarrhea
Rectal Prolapse
What is the primary determination of beef quality grades?
Marbling
The organ responsible for pumping blood through the animals body
What is the heart
Animals that live and move in groups for protection
What is a herd or flocking
These measures help prevent the introduction and spread of disease on a farm
What is biosecurity
Toe punching is an identification method used for which of the following species?
Horse
Chicken
Cattle
Swine
Chicken
Depredation is the death of livestock due to what?
Predators
This breed of swine is recognized for its white color and erect ears?
What is Yorkshire
The Physical traits an animal shows such as coat color or horn shape
What is Phenotype
What is an inactivated injection?
What is it contains bacteria and viruses inactivated by heat or chemicals
What procedure uses a burdizzo?
Castration
What does EPD stand for?
Expected Progeny Difference
This term describes raising animals primarily for meat, milk, wool or eggs
What is livestock production
This genetic makeup of DNA code an animal carries
What is genotype
What is the temperature storage requirement?