ICEV Animal Science tests
The hot box is usually set between what temperature range?
26 to 28°F (-3 to -2°C)
Beef carcasses with B maturity are in which age group?
30 to 42
When collecting semen from a boar, the collection container should be filled with water at ______________.
38°C (100°F)
Josh is analyzing the semen he collected from his bull. Which characteristic is he considering?
Appearance Concentration Morphology Motility
Sarah is a swine producer and wants to incorporate a new breeding method in her operation. Which method is most commonly used in the swine industry?
Artificial Insemination
Which of the following diseases causes facial malformation?
Atrophic Rhinitis
Where is the most common place to put a tag which identifies an animal?
Auricle
Which cut of pork meat only has thin layers of lean meat?
Belly
Which of the following is produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder and secreted into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion?
Bile
Which disease is caused by a spore forming bacterium?
Blackleg
According to the presentation, which disease affects sheep and goats?
Bluetongue
Which of the following is a disease which can only be transmitted through insects?
Bluetongue
The Brahman breed would be an example of ___________ cattle.
Bos indicus
With the use of ______________, breeders are able to prevent injuries to animals as well as control the prodigy.
Both embryo transfer and AI
Originally, fairs and shows were done in order for farmers to _____________.
Both show their animals and sell their animals
Which beef cut is inexpensive and often used to feed a large number of people?
Brisket
A chicken between the ages of six and eight weeks is a
Broiler or fryer
Which method of breeding utilizes a superior female to enhance genetics of a herd?
Embryo transfer
Which body system produces hormones which regulate metabolism?
Endocrine system
Which of the following is the most prevalent disease in goat operations?
Enterotoxemia
Horses evolved from a foot tall, swamp dwelling, four toed, drawn horse, called the __________.
Eohippus
______________ is the period of time in a sow's cycle when she is receptive to a boar for breeding purposes and the vulva is swollen and red.
Estrus
Larry is a producer and wants to save time when planning his artificial insemination program. He is able to control the ovulation in all his female recipients. This process is referred to as _____________.
Estrus synchronization
A body condition score of nine is considered to be the best prior to breeding animals.
False
Breeding stock can receive implants.
False
Sheep consume roughly 30 to 50 percent of their body weight each day.
False
The USDA pork grades are one, two, three, four and utility.
False
The gestation length of swine is three weeks and three days.
False
Which is NOT a segment of the beef cattle industry?
Farrow to finish
The primary by-product from chickens is
Feathers
Keratin is found in which of the following locations?
Feathers, hooves and Hair
Which of the following is a common symptom among viral diseases?
Fever
Cattle have a ______________, or their own safety zone.
Flight zone
How many stomach compartments does a ruminant have?
Four
After castrating an animal using a burdizzo, how long does it take for the testicles to shrivel?
Four to six weeks
If you chose grading up as the method of breeding for your operation, what generation would you see the most evidence of improvement?
Fourth generation
In meiosis, crossing over of chromosomes results in a healthy population because of which of the following?
Genetic variability
Which cereal grain must be processed to provide nutrients to the animal?
Grain sorghum
Which of the following parasites glue onto the mouths of horses when rubbed or bitten and enter the stomach and attach to the wall?
Horse Bots
Nutrient deficiencies are NOT caused by a lack of which of the following?
Liquids
Which of the following parasites larva must attach to a snail to complete their life cycle and then encyst on water plants eaten by livestock?
Liver Flukes
Intramuscular fat is more commonly referred to as ____________.
Marbling
What is the primary determination of beef quality grade?
Marbling
Which of the following is the fastest growing division in the goat industry?
Meat
Which is the most intensely managed area of beef cattle production?
Nutrition
The cereal grain popular as a feed for horses is
Oats
Where is the brand placed in hot iron and freeze branding?
On the rump
Gestation ends with what is known as ____________, or birth.
Parturition
Which of the following is determined by both genetics and environment?
Phenotype
What are by-products?
Product of the animal used as ingredient in non-meat products
A decrease in which of the following molecules decreases the effectiveness of a vaccination or medication?
Protein molecules
Plants which _________ meats are marked by an offensive odor and are often far from people and towns.
Render
Which of the following is NOT an identification method commonly used for swine?
Retina scan
In what structure are proteins produced?
Ribosome
A male chicken, at least eight months of age, is a
Rooster or cock
Which stomach produces bacteria to break down roughages?
Rumen
Which of the following digestive systems is also known as polygastric?
Ruminant
Ear tags are pierced between which of the following cartilage ribs of the ear?
Second and third
What is the first step in developing a breeding program?
Setting goals
According to the presentation, tail docking is primarily performed on which animals?
Sheep and swine
Selection of which parent is more important when a producer is developing a breeding program?
Sire selection
If a horse is overfed, the excess feed escapes into what organ?
Small intestine
A cocci bacterium is shaped like which of the following?
Spherical
Which of the following is a term meaning "a goat in estrus"?
Standing heat
In which type of crossbreeding system must replacement females be purchased from or produced in a separate environment?
Static crossbreeding system
Which of the following is an example of a ruminant?
Steer
Which of the following parasites has segments containing eggs which break off and are passed with feces, then the eggs are eaten by mites and develop until eaten by a major host?
Tapeworms
Morgan is a producer and wants to identify her animals by an individual animal number, as well as her operation identification. Which identification method should she use?
Tattooing
What is NOT a determining factor in yield grading?
Texture
According to the presentation, what could performing procedures on ill animals cause?
The risks associated with the procedure increase
Which disease causes stones or crystals to be formed in the urinary tract?
Urinary calculi
According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT listed as a use for intravenous injections?
Vaccines
How is artificial insemination performed on horses?
Vaginally
_____________ is a form of ownership or strategic management where all or more than one section of an industry is combined under the same ownership.
Vertical Integration
Which of the following is NOT an anatomical location term?
Vibrissae
Dietary essential nutrients would include
Vitamins Minerals Some amino acids
What is the first limiting nutrient of all animals?
Water
Which of the following parasites adults live in the cecum where they lay eggs to be passed with feces then eggs are eaten and hatch?
Whipworms
According to the presentation, when should piglets' teeth be clipped?
Within 24 hours after birth
Which is a common fence used in a goat operation?
Woven wire
Which of the following chromosome pairings would a normal female duck have?
ZW
The gizzard is
a highly muscular organ found in chickens used to grind feed
Which compartment is the true stomach of a ruminant?
abomasum
The major source of energy for animals is
carbohydrates
Barrels can be measured in which of the following units?
cc (cubic centimeters)
Poultry refers to bird species such as
chickens turkeys ducks and geese
Monogastric animals
have simple stomachs
What is another term used for proximal colon?
large intestine
What is an advantage of synchronizing a cow herd?
none of the above
What structure aids milk in passing directly from the mouth to the abomasum in pre-ruminants?
reticular groove
Which of the following CANNOT cause disease?
vitamins
Which of the following is NOT included in the indication statement?
Amount of time it takes for a vaccination or medication to leave the animal's system
What two types of breeding systems are generally used by individuals in the purebred industry?
Inbreeding and linebreeding
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of artificial insemination?
Increases the number of sires needed
Which disease is caused by heavy feeding or a drastic change in feed over a short period of time?
Over eating disease
Daily supply of feed or food is a
Ration
Vitamins can be divided into
two groups
Foot rot is caused by which of the following?
Anaerobic bacteria
Which breeding technology utilizes gene banking?
Cloning
Which external component can be used for defense?
Horns
In freeze branding, the branding iron is chilled with which of the following?
Liquid nitrogen
Which method of castration is the most reliable?
Surgical
_____________ is/are the first limiting nutrient in cattle.
Water
Which of the following terms defines a castrated male goat?
Wether
When should a goat's hooves be trimmed?
When the sidewall of the hoof extends past the sole of the foot
Which of the following terms is also know as vibrissae?
Whiskers
The crude protein content of rye is
12-13%
The crude protein content of wheat is
13-14%
The gestation or pregnancy length in sheep is ________.
148 Days
Which year were the first livestock animals brought over to the New World?
1493
The boer goat was imported to the United States in which of the following years?
1993
Which of the following diseases is caused by intestinal parasites found naturally in most goats?
Coccidiosis
Which of the following digestive tract diseases mainly affects horses?
Colic
Which of the following refers to the milk which creates maternal immunity?
Colostrum
_____________ is the mother's first milk and contains the antibodies necessary for the piglets' health.
Colostrum
Which type of operation is aimed toward maximizing production and market value of offspring?
Commercial
CAFO stands for ______________________________.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Which of the following is considered the most intensive feeding program for a goat producer?
Confinement feeding
What are some programs feedlot managers should establish to prevent water and air pollution?
Control rainfall runoff Manage solid manure Maintain the feedlot surface Operate wastewater handling facilities
CIDR stands for_____________.
Controlled Intravaginal Drug Release
Which of the following accounts for more than three-quarters of all livestock lost to predators?
Coyotes and dogs
Which of the following refers to the region of the body towards the head?
Cranial
What type of breeding system is designed to take advantage of both hybrid vigor and breeding value?
Cross breeding
What is hybrid vigor?
Crossbred offspring exceeds the average of the two parental breeds
If used incorrectly, which tool could open the frontal sinus?
Cup or scoop dehorner
Which of the following is NOT a quality grade for young beef (A and B maturity)?
Cutter
In what molecule are genes located?
DNA
In which of the following industries are neck chains most commonly used?
Dairy cattle
Which part of the skin houses the hair follicles?
Dermis
Which of the following describes the term "gauge"?
Diameter of the needle
What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals?
Dorsal
The DNA molecule is usually found in what form?
Double Helix
When animals are being used to pull loads, these animals are commonly referred as __________ animals.
Draft
___________ are a number estimate of breeding potential for characteristics, such as gain, muscling and maternal and carcass traits.
EPDs
______________ is the universal swine identification system.
Ear notching
Which of the following used in the slaughter process increases color and tenderness in the meat?
Electric stimulators
Which is a technique producers use for collecting semen in cattle?
Electroejaculation
The process of cloning when the donor cell is fused with the oocyte is called ____________.
Electrofusion
Which of the following is NOT included as an electronic identification method?
Electronic nose prints
Which breed is known for being used for both milk and meat production?
Nubian
Producers use a _____________ to determine ovulation in sheep and goats.
Ultrasound Laparoscope
What does URMIS stand for?
Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards
According to the presentation, when giving a subcutaneous injection how long should the needle be?
1 inch
Which of the following goat breeds are seasonal breeders and tend to have single kid crops?
Angora goats
In numbering system 2, which of the following is branded above the birth year?
Animal number
According to the presentation, which of the following is the leading state in the milk goat industry?
California
Which of the following is a disadvantage of ear tagging?
Can be ripped from ear
The nutrient composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen is
Carbohydrates
Which of the following is the fiber produced from the undercoat of a goat's pelt?
Cashmere
Which procedure increases feed efficiency?
Castration
______________ is the removal of the testicles from a male animal.
Castration
Which of the following terms is the Latin word for tail?
Cauda
CVI is the acronym for which of the following?
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
What does mastication mean?
Chewing
Which of the following animals was NOT included in the Humane Slaughter Act of 1958?
Chicken
Who is the man known to be responsible for the five basic rules of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
What method of breeding can increase conception rates by five to ten percent?
Hand mating
Which of the following refers to the number of chromosomes in a sex cell which is half of the original number?
Haploid
Which instrument is used to perform bloodless dehorning?
Heated iron
Which of the following are also known as cattle grubs?
Heel flies
A female chicken that lays eggs is a
Hen
Which breed is red with white faces, feet and underline?
Hereford
Antemortem inspection is done at which stage of the slaughter process?
Holding
The teeth of what animal continue to grow throughout its life?
Horse
NAIS was unsuccessful due to which of the following reasons?
Identification equipment was too expensive for small producers
What method of breeding is used to develop specialized "lines" of animals?
Inbreeding
______________ are a common problem of sheep as they attach to the lining of the digestive tract where they absorb nutrients and suck blood.
Internal parasites
According to the presentation, what procedure uses hydrotherapy to help heal wounds?
Lancing
Which breed classification is a cross breed between a fine wool breed and a long wool breed?
Medium wool breeds
Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin?
Mesodermis
Which of the following is a metabolic disorder occurring when an animal has a low blood calcium level?
Milk Fever
Which of the following adult parasites lay eggs on the skin of an animal, hatching and feeding on the skin, then reaches adult stage in about 12 days?
Mites
Which of the following is the type of cell division by which somatic cells divide?
Mitosis
Which benefit does goat milk have over cow milk?
More easily digested by humans
Which of the following is the study of fungi?
Mycology
Which goat breed undergoes a temporary paralysis when frightened?
Myotonic
Which of the following parasites are also known as blood worms?
Strongyles
What is a main factor in selecting breeding hogs?
Structural correctness
Which animal's heart valves are used in humans?
Swine
Which species can only be castrated surgically?
Swine
Poor transportation CANNOT cause which of the following health problems?
Swine Flu
_________ is known as removing the wool around the dock and mammary glands.
Tagging
Which of the following nitrogen bases is not found in RNA?
Thymine
Which of the following parasites completes their life cycle by mating, engorging from feeding, then dropping to the ground to lay eggs in the environment?
Ticks
All leftover fat and meat from the carcasses are referred to as _____________.
Trim
Beef is the second highest consumed meat in the United States.
True
It is much easier and less expensive to prevent sickness than to treat it.
True
Which of the following is the second step in swine hair removal?
Tumbling machine
According to the presentation, inactivated vaccines are typically given in how many doses?
Two