AGR100 Final Exam Review
How is dust controlled in feedlots?
By watering feedlot surfaces
What is the purpose of a feedlot?
Feed and fatten cattle
According to the segment, why are newborn animals NOT vaccinated when they are born?
Maternal immunity will prevent vaccines from working
Which breed classification excels in feed efficiency, rate of gain and muscularity and is also classified as meat type animals?
Terminal sire breeds
Trouble giving birth is known as ____________.
dystocia
Which of the following refers to the term "caustic"?
having the ability to destroy tissue
Which of the following systems defends the body against infectious organisms and other invaders?
immune system
What is analgesia?
inability to feel pain
In which type of injection is it acceptable for blood to appear in the syringe before administering the injection?
intravenous
Which of the following types of vaccines can multiply but cannot produce a disease?
modified-live
Which breed classification is known for their multiple births?
prolific breeds
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
Which type of medication is most commonly used to treat parasitic infections?
Anthelmintics
Which of the following diseases causes facial malformation?
Atrophic Rhinitis
Which type of fencing is used in cattle operations?
Barbed wire Electric wire Solid fencing
According to the segment, where is the jugular groove located?
Between the trachea and neck muscles
What is an advantage of castration?
Increased performance and gain
What causes wheat pasture poisoning?
Magnesium deficiency
Which of the following parasites eggs hatch and migrate into nasal chambers and sinuses?
Nasal bots
Stocker operations purchase weanling calves from cow/calf producers and feed them out on _______________.
Pasture land
What is a nutrient requirement of cattle?
Vitamins Proteins Fats
According to the segment, which of the following should be closely monitored for withdrawal periods?
antibiotics
According to the segment, when should disinfectants be used?
before and after the procedure
According to the segment, when are boars castrated?
between 4 and 14 days of age
According to the presentation, which disease affects sheep and goats?
bluetongue
Seedstock producers are cow/calf producers who produce _________ for purebred or commercial operations.
breeding stock
Which of the following is a way solid manure can be disposed of?
by applying it to cropland
Which procedure increases feed efficiency?
castration
Barrels can be measured in which of the following units?
cc (cubic centimeters)
Which of the following systems pumps and delivers blood to organs throughout the body?
circulatory system
Which of the following parasites has a spherical shape?
cocci
Which of the following refers to the milk which creates maternal immunity?
colostrum
What is the final segment of the beef industry?
consumer
Which of the following is NOT a reason to dehorn animals?
cosemetic appeal
What operation uses purebred breeding stock in crossbreeding programs to produce commercial offspring?
cow/calf
If used incorrectly, which tool could open the frontal sinus?
cup or scoop dehorner
Which of the following describes the term "gauge"?
diameter of the needle
In which part of the body are cattle implanted?
ear
What is a common way to identify cattle?
ear tag, brand, tattoo
At what age should a calf be weaned?
eight to ten months
According to the segment, which of the following methods of castration has the highest risk of maggot infestation?
elastic bands
Which tool is commonly used to dock lamb tails?
elastrator
Which of the following methods of castration allows the spermatic cord to be cut to remove it from the body?
emasculator
Which body system produces hormones which regulate metabolism?
endocrine system
_____________ is a regularly occurring state of sexual receptivity during which a female will accept a male. Ovulation occurs during this time.
estrus
According to the segment, how often should an individual change needles when worming cattle?
every 10 cows
Cattle on pasture should never be provided with a mineral supplement.
false
Grazing operations have more runoff than feedlots.
false
It is important to have square corners in alleys or corrals.
false
Which breed classification produces wool fibers with a small fiber diameter and are known for their flocking instincts?
fine wool breeds
Which is the best body condition score for breeding cattle?
five
__________ is the safety zone of cattle.
flight zone
____________ is the period of pregnancy in animals, or the time from conception to birth.
gestation
Which breed classification sheds their wool in the summer?
hair sheep breeds
Runoff is collected in ____________.
holding ponds
According to the segment, which type of vaccine has been altered with heat or chemicals?
inactivated
According to the presentation, what procedure uses hydrotherapy to help heal wounds?
lancing
Which of the following parasites life cycles includes adults laying and gluing eggsto hair follicles, then eggs hatch in one to two weeks and become adults in two to four weeks?
lice
Which of the following parasites larva must attach to a snail to complete their lifecycle and then encyst on water plants eaten by livestock?
liver flukes
Which of the following parasites burrow holes through the intestinal wall and then goes to lungs where they mature?
lungworms
Which of the following parasites adults lay eggs on skin of an animal, then hatch,feed on the skin and reach adult stage in about 12 days?
mites
Which of the following parasites can cause skin problems such as scabies, scabs,mange or barn itch?
mites
According to the segment, which of the following tools is NOT used for lancing?
needle
Which of the following is NOT an injection site listed in the segment for giving intramuscular injections to cattle?
pectoral muscle
Which of the following parasites lay eggs around the rectum of horses?
pinworm
Which of the following devices pushes the vaccination solution or medication through the needle and into the animal?
plunger
A decrease in which of the following molecules decreases the effectiveness of a vaccination or medication?
protein molecules
What is the purpose of providing mounds in feedlot pens?
providing a dry place for cattle to stand help improve drainage provide a windbreak
_________ are a mixture of feedstuffs which provide a balanced diet containing high amounts of energy and protein needed for optimum growth of an animal.
ration
What could be a result of docking an animal's tail too short?
rectal prolapses
Which of the following parasites are also known as ascarids?
roundworm
Which of the following digestive systems is also known as polygastric?
ruminant
Which of the following dehorning methods should NOT be performed during flyseason?
scoop
According to the segment, which tool is used for dehorning weaned animals?
scoop dehorners
According to the presentation, tail docking is primarily performed on which animals?
sheep and swine
Which of the following systems protects and supports the body tissues and organs?
skeletal
Which type of injection uses the "tenting" method?
subcutaneous
Which type of vaccine is created from a new combination of DNA?
subunit
Which method of castration is the most reliable?
surgical
Teeth clipping is necessary in what species?
swine
Which species can only be castrated surgically?
swine
Which of the following parasites may grow up to 10 to 12 feet long?
tapeworm
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
Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning improper injection techniques?
the animal will have partial immunity
Which of the following parasites are small arachnids which feed on the blood of animals?
ticks
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
A cattle handler should be calm and relaxed around cattle.
true
Cattle have a four compartment stomach meaning they are ruminants.
true
Dehorning cattle is a management practice for the safety of handlers and other cattle.
true
According to the presentation, inactivated vaccines are typically given in how many doses?
two
Modified-live vaccines come in how many vials?
two vials
Which of the following terms refers to only one testicle being dropped into the scrotum?
unilateral cryptorchidism
According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT listed as a use for intravenous injections?
vaccines
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
According to the presentation, when giving a subcutaneous injection how long should the needle be?
1 inch
How far from the base of the tail should a pig's tail be docked?
1/2 to 1 inch
According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT a type of hot iron used for dehorning?
10 volt battery operated
According to the segment, when giving an intramuscular injection, what gauge needle should be used?
16-18
What year was the National Wool Act repealed?
1996
According to the segment, at what temperature should vaccinations be stored?
35 degrees to 45 degrees farenheit
After castrating an animal using a burdizzo, how long does it take for the testicles to shrivel?
4-6 weeks
Which of the following are also known as cattle grubs?
Heel flies
Which of the following parasites lays eggs on the hair of the rear legs on animals?
Heel flies
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
Cattle facilities should have what functions?
Safety Ease to people Control of cattle
Which of the following parasites are also known as blood worms?
Strongyles
Which of the following parasites larvae burrow holes into arteries and internal organs?
Strongyles
Which is a top priority when evaluating breeding cattle?
Structural correctness
According to the presentation, what could performing procedures on ill animals cause?
The risks associated with the procedure increase
