11/20/24 Flashcards
What does molt do to chickens?
Regenerates reproductive tract, increasing quality of egg while decreasing lay rate
How do you cause molt in chickens?
By starving them
What is Proposition 2?
Consumers ensured chickens should spread their wings in captivity
What is Proposition 12?
Birds should not be in cages after 2022
What is coccidiostats?
Stops development and reproduction due to parasites
What do chickens get vaccinated for?
Influenza, Newcastle disease, and mareks disease
What are the top reasons for animal death
Animal lab research, animal roadkill, and animal hunting
Why do people use mice in research?
They’re prolific, cheap cost, manipulatuve, and have higher stock density
What is the order of mice?
Rodentia
What is the family of mice?
Muridae
What is the subfamily of mice?
Murinae
What is the genus of mice?
Mus
What is the species of mice?
M. musculus
How many chromosomes do mice have?
40 chromosomes
What is the dental formula for mice?
1/1 0/0 0/0 3/3
What is malocclusion?
When an animal has crooked teethTo gnaw
What does rodentaire mean?
When mice gnaw
What does it mean for mice to be omnivorous?
Can eat plant-based meals and other animals
What kind of digestive system do mice have?
Monogastric digestive system
Are mice coprophagic?
Yes, they rely on eating their own feces
How much percent of feces are in mice diets?
Feces/10% of the diet and eat 6x a day
Why do people use “nude mice” in research?
They have no immune system and will not reject injections
Why do “obese mice” exist in research?
Their leptin doesn’t work which tells the brain when to stop eating
