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