Animal Science
What is the normal body temperature range of a healthy adult cow?
Approximately 101–102.5°F
What nutrient is primarily responsible for muscle development and tissue repair?
Protein
What does EPD stand for in livestock breeding?
Expected Progeny Difference.
What piece of welding equipment protects your eyes and face from sparks and bright light?
Welding helmet/hood
What is the term for the process of a cow chewing its cud?
Rumination
What nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the term for an animal's genetic makeup?
Genotype
What type of welding uses a coated electrode?
Stick welding (SMAW)
What is the name of the four compartments of a ruminant's stomach?
Rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum
What mineral is especially important for strong bones and teeth in livestock?
Calcium
What is the term for an animal that has two different alleles for a trait?
Heterozygous
What type of welding uses a continuously fed wire electrode and shielding gas?
MIG welding