Animal Science Careers
An animal doctor.
Veterinarian
For product uniformity, saving endangered species, exact copy of DNA.
Animal Cloning
What are the four compartments in a ruminants stomach?
Rumen, Omasum, Abomasum, & Reticulum
Tool used for sterilizing small animals
Emasculator, scalpel, or Elastrator
This industry looks at underwater agriculture, commonly called fish farming.
Aquaculture
Assists the veterinarian in caring for animals
Veterinary Technician
A hormone produced in the pituitary gland of cattle.
BST (Bovine somatotropin)
A chicken that is used for meat production is known as?
Broilers
This is used to label individual animals for identification
Ear Tagger
This industry looks at any or all domesticated fowls that are raised primarily for their meat, eggs or feathers.
poultry industry
A trained individual employed by regulatory authorities to inspect all meats as they pass through a slaughter facility or packing plant.
Meat Inspector
Process involves the introduction of male sperm into the reproductive tract of a female.
Artificial Insemination (AI)
Monogastric
This is used in the poultry industry to examine eggs .
Candler
This breed of beef cattle is known for its excellent meat quality & black in color.
Angus
One who studies nutrient values of feeds, including how digestible they are.
Animal Nutritionist
Transferring embryos from one female to another.
Embryo Transfer
What were the top beef breeds we discussed in class?
Angus & Hereford
Used to remove horns from cattle.
Dehorner
This breed of dairy cattle is known for its milk production.
Holstein
A scientist concerned with the study of plant and animal microorganisms.
Microbiologist
Using genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
Biotechnology
This nutrient regulates body temperature and dissolves & transports nutrients.
Water
Used to examine sperm for artificial insemination
Microscope
The pH level in water is on a scale of what? What is the neutral number?
1-14 ; 7 is neutral