ANSC 3310 Final Exam
What is the stated goal of the HSUS grass roots co-coordinator J.P Goodwin?
abolition of all animal agriculture
Declawing cats is analogous to what in humans?
cutting off the last bone of the finger and nail
What are lethal means of predator control?
cyanide injector, trapping, livestock protection collar, and shooting
What is flea dirts?
dried blood and flea feces
What are the welfare problems mainly concerning ewes?
dystocia, lameness, poor body condition, and poor nutrition
In what confinement system can piglets move, but sows cannot turn around?
farrowing crate
Which farrowing system produces the lowest percentage of piglet mortality
farrowing crate
What are the welfare problems mainly concerning growing lambs?
gastrointestinal parasitism, myiasis, maggot control, and lameness
What is the 6.5 ft x 2.f ft metal enclosure where sows are kept confined during pregnancy?
gestation crate
What is true about intensive pig farming?
more pigs are kept in a less area
What rodeo event is conducted for children to participate?
mutton busting
What is the term used by animal rights activists to describe what they call a prejudice against other species?
speciesism
Why are goats tethered by roadsides?
to control grass and weeds
Why are antibiotics used in pig production by Murphy Brown?
to prevent, control, and treat disease
For what reason do no kill shelters refuse to euthanize dogs?
to relieve overcrowding in the kennel
How many litter boxes should you have?
# of cats +1
What is the common name for the illegal substances, dermorphin, given to horses to enhance their performance?
Frog juice
Wayne Pacelle is senior VP of which organization?
HSUS
Which organizations resolution is "Pursue on all fronts... the clear articulation and establishment of the rights of all animals.... within the full range of American Life and culture."
HSUS
How are the BCS and the worm egg count in ewes correlated over time?
inversely
What injection is given to newborn pigs to prevent anemia?
iron injectioin
What are the welfare problems mainly concerning rams?
lameness, poor body condition, and poor nutrition
How is CAE transmitted in goats?
milk
On average, what is the lifespan of an outdoor cat relative to an indoor cat?
much shorter
What are some problems encountered by goats tethered along roadsides?
no proper feed, shelter, or water, tethers are too long so they lie on the road, and no swivel in the tether chain so the goat is strangled
According to Smithfield Farms, which housing system has proven advantageous over the others?
none
What are the advatages of using gestation crates?
prevents sows fighting, easier to monitor health, control environmental temperature, prevents sunburn, worker safety, better feed monitoring, and less parasitism
Why are sheep transported live to the Middle East instead of shipping carcasses?
ritual slaughter is important to the customers
What is the general agreement about sow gestation crates?
sows cannot turn around in them and they produce both positive and negative effects
What is mulesing?
surgical removal of skin from perineum of sheep
What management procedures are carried out for new born piglets?
tails docked, castration, and iron injection
According to Wayne Pacelle President of HSUS, by what means do they plan to stop hunting?
the democratic process of voting
In the video why did the mountain lions have to be rescued?
the owner had been killed by a lion and his wife committed suicide
According to Peter Singer, animal research is justifiable only is what condition is met?
the use of a brain damaged human would be justifiable
According to the professional trainers, what is the proper way to consider large cats kept in captivity?
they can be trained but not tamed
Which is a human an effective way to stop a dog from nuisance barking?
training
What are the predators of sheep?
wolves, bears, and domestic dogs
What are the practices used prior to shipping to prepare sheep for live transport?
wool is sheared if it is greater than 1 inch. sheep are grouped by weight, type, and breed, and are acclimated to the feed used on the ship
Who created the first major rodeo in North America?
William F. Cody
What percentage of rodeo livestock get injuried during a performance?
0.004%
In what year did the Cheyenne Frontier days begin?
1897
How many welfare concerns about sheep were reported in the study published in the online journal "Animal"?
193
When did the Professional Rodeo COwboys Association establish animal welfare guidelines?
1947
When does Smithfield Farms move sows from gestation crates to farrowing crates?
2 days prior to parturition
What is the usual market weight of pigs when they are slaughtered?
270 lbs
What is considered a puppied "socialization" period in which regular human contact should be provided?
3-14 weeks
Approximately what percentage of dogs turned over to animal shelters are euthanized?
50%
What percent of their time will sows stay in the individual pens when allowed to freely move about?
90%
What substance did the trainer David Wright say was used to make horses sluggish?
Magnesium
Which organization believes "We have to kill them to save them"?
PETA
What does PETA stand for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
What group recommended all race day medications be banned?
The Jockey Club
How are baby chicks vaccinated against diseases?
aerosol spray over chicks
According to animal welfare activists where is the best place to obtain a pet dog?
animal shelter
How does Newkirk rate animals?
animals are equal to humans
Which of the following should be attempted before declawing a cat?
behavior modification, apply nail covers, and frequent nail trims
Which of the following are welfare problems mainly concerning young lambs?
castration, septic arthritis, tail docking, and lameness
What did the law concerning rodeos passed in 1851 in California require?
each stock farm had to have a rodeo once a year
How is the sex of a newborn chick determined?
examining the wing feathers
According to Newkirk what is the biggest blight on Earth?
humans
What are the disadvantages of using gestation crates?
increase in stereotypies and stress levels, pressure sores, respiratory diseases, foot injuries, damages to joints, and lameness
According to Dr. Arthur in the video about horse racing problems, why should drugs not be allowed on race day?
it compromises th e"level playing field aspects of racing" and it makes it difficult to protect the welfare of the horse
What is a disadvantage of extensive hog farming?
it is more difficult to monitor animals
What are the advantages of crutching ewes?
it makes it easier for lambs to find the teats to nurse, reduces potential contamination of newborn lamb, udder, and teats, and allows easy observation of impending parturition
What do ear notches represent in pigs?
litter and pig number
Where are farrowing crates banned?
nowhere
What is the HSUS postition on sow gestation crates?
opposed
What was proposed as the solution for the stray dog problem in the USA?
owner education
What is the purpose of pig nose rings?
prevent rooting
According to Ingrid NewKirk, co-founder of PETA, eating meat is what?
primitive and barbaric
According to the video seen in class, fighting dogs are trained in a manner similar to what?
race horses
What is a problem due to the large population of feral cats?
reduction of sondbird populations
What is crutching in sheep?
removal of wool from the areas around the vulva, udder, and the inside of the rear legs
According to Alex Pacheco, animals should have the same rights as what?
retarded human child
What are non-lethal mean of predator control?
sirens, electric fences, and lights
What rodeo event was forbidden in the National Finals Rodeo by the Nevada state veterinarian?
steer busting
According to NewKirk what is the goal of PETA?
total animal liberation
"We don't want any of these animals to be raised and killed... unfortunately we don't have the luxury of waiting until we have the opportunity to get rid of the entire industry." Which organization leader said this?
Miyun Park
How long does it take to transport sheep by ship from Australia to the Middle East?
21 days
How long must a contestant ride a bucking bull in order to get a score for his ride?
8 seconds
A.L.F stands for...?
Animal Liberation Front
How are horse races regulated?
Each state regulates the racing in that state
What drug that has been proven to enhance performance is given legally to race horses on race day in the USA?
Lasix
Who is the largest pork producer in the world?
Smithfields
To what type of cancer are cats more suseptible?
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
How did the New York Racing Authority respond to the task force investigation of racing facilities?
They began aggressively disqualifying unsound horses
Dog fighting in Afghanistan was portrayed as event similar to what sort of event in America?
a county fair
What is Famacha?
a test for parasitism that is a chart to compare to the mucous membrane color of sheep
According to Michael W. Fox the VP of HSUS, what should be accorded equal respect to the life of his child?
an ant
How have Australian workers tried to ensure proper care of sheep sent to the Middle East?
by checking the vehicles carrying sheep from the port to the customer, having a team of consultants in the Middle East during festivals when sheep are bought in large numbers, and preventing the sheep from being carried in trunks of cars
Which of the following event is most likely to cause injury to an animal?
calf roping
Which are the results of consumer awareness and concern for farm animal welfare?
caused people to want products from high welfare systems, stimulated desire for assurance of farm animal welfare standards, and increased demands for welfare labeling of food
In dogs, scar tissue in throat, coughing, and difficulty breathing are caused by what?
debarking
According to Wayne Pacelle, what is the nature of the difference between animals and people?
degree
How can CAE transmission be prevented?
don't' let the kids nurse, feed heat-treated colostrum, and feed pasteurized milk
According to Freeman Wicklund of the Animal Liberation League, what must happen if there if going to be a just and equitable world for animals?
drastic decrease in human population
What enclosure is used to prevent sows from crushin neonatal piglets?
farrowing crates
According to the video, why could the teenage girl keep a tiger in her room?
her family were professional trainers and it was not a pet
What is the legal status of gestation crates in the European Union?
illegal
