Unit 4 Review

Match the animal science career to its description. animal nutritionist one who studies nutrient values of feeds, including how digestible they are farrier a person who shoes horses veterinary technician assists the veterinarian in caring for animals meat inspector inspect all meats as they pass through a slaughter facility or packing plant poultry hatchery manager a person who manages the daily operation of a hatchery facility The hormone Bovine Somatotropin (BST) is known for: increased milk production in dairy cows increased meat production in cows increased meat production in swine Genetic engineering in animals is a newer process that: is creating new clones daily. has no hope for the future. is not as well developed yet as it is in plants. A potential benefit of cloning animals for production purposes could be to produce identical genotypes. True False Hope must monitor her aquaculture production system very carefully since the system confines fish in floating pens because fish: Are subject to electrocution during storms. Can not escape stressful water conditions by moving to other parts of the pond. Must be encouraged to get enough exercise to stir up the oxygen levels in the pens. Lorie monitors the water quality very closely as she processes waste water through a biological filter before returning it to the growing area. Which system is she MOST likely using? Cage culture Open ponds Recirculating tanks Jimmy decides to use cage culture in his new aquaculture system. Which factor probably MOST influenced his decision? Did not have to worry about aeration when using cage culture Fish are easily monitored for growth rates and feeding purposes Water quality does not have to be monitored Match the breeds to their description or use. Angus black color; meat quality; bovine Hereford Red with white face; meat quality; bovine Holstein black and white markings; produces most milk; bovine Jersey High butterfat content; bovine White leghorn layer; produces large number of eggs Broad-breasted White 90% of commercially grown turkeys are this breed Poultry rations must be high in food value since chickens have no true stomach and: They can only store small amounts of food in their digestive system They do not like to eat Poultry feed is very costly How many compartments are found in the ruminant digestive system of a cow? 1 2 3 4 An example of a monogastric animal is a: goat pig sheep In the digestive system of poultry, feed is crushed and mixed with digestive juices in the: small intestines crop gizzard Match the main function to each nutrient. protein builds muscle vitamins Help prevent many livestock diseases carbohydrates supply energy minerals development of teeth and bones water dissolves and transports nutrients Match the tool to its use. Castrator Prevent animals from breeding. Semen straw Deposit semen in the female animal. Rectal thermometer Taking the animal's temperature. Syringe Giving an injection or drawing body fluids.