Animal Science Quiz Bowl Questions Flashcards
What is a cat that is a mix of various breeds?
Common House Cat
What is the process of animals being tamed by humans?
Domestication
What is the term for being medically put to sleep?
Euthanized
What is a rare or unusual animal that is kept as a pet?
Exotic Pet
What are dogs that have the instinct to herd other animals?
Herding Dogs
What are dogs that have the capability to track either by scent or sight?
Hounds
What is the process of preventing male animals from reproducing by removing the reproductive organs?
Neutering
What is a diverse breed of dog that ranges in terms of appearance, size, and personality?
Non-Sporting
What is a pedigreed feline animal of unmixed lineage?
Purebred Cats
What is the process of preventing a female animal from reproducing by removing the reproductive organs?
Spaying
What type of dogs are known for their instincts in the woods and water?
Sporting Dogs
What type of dog is energetic and feisty?
Terriers
What type of dogs are small and known for their companionship?
Toy Breeds
What type of dogs have been developed to perform jobs such as protecting property or livestock, or pulling sleds?
Working Dogs
What animal is a man’s best friend?
Dog
What is any animal not considered livestock that is used as a personal companion?
Small Animal
Over time humans have shifted from being hunters to being what?
Farmers
What was the first domesticated animal?
Dogs
What was the second domesticated animal?
Cats
According to one popular theory, whom did dogs evolve from?
Wolf Pups
How many years ago do dog fossils date back to?
15,000 Years Ago
Approximately how many years ago were cats domesticated?
4,000 Years Ago
Who depicted cats in statues and inscriptions?
Egyptians
What have cats long been known for their ability to control?
Rats and Mice
According to the 2009 National Pet Owners Survey, approximately what percent of U.S. households own a pet?
62%
How many dogs and cats are pets in the United States?
More than 171 Million
In 2008, how many dollars were spent on pets in the United States?
$43.2 Billion
How many birds do pet owners in the United States own?
15 Million
How many cats do pet owners in the United States own?
93.6 Million
How many dogs do pet owners in the United States own?
77.5 Million
How many fish do pet owners in the United States own?
182.9 Million
How many reptiles do pet owners in the United States own?
13.6 Million
How many dollars are spent in the United States on pet food?
16.8 Billion
How many dollars are spent in the United States on pet supplies/OTC medicine?
$10 Billion
How many dollars are spent in the United States on veterinary care of pets?
11.1 Billion
How many dollars are spent in the United States on live animal purchases?
2.1 Billion
How many dollars are spent in the United States on pet services?
3.2 Billion
How many breeds of dogs does the American Kennel Club recognize?
199
How many groups of breeds of dog division are recognized by the American Kennel Club?
7
What are the seven groups that the American Kennel Club divides the breeds of dogs into?
Sporting dogs, Hounds, Working dogs, Terriers, Toy dogs, Herding dogs, and non-sporting Dogs
What group of dogs includes pointers, retrievers, setters, and spaniels?
Sporting Dogs
What group of dogs includes beagles, bassets, dachshunds, and coonhounds?
Hounds
What group of dogs are used by hunters to track game and by law officials to track criminals?
Hounds
What group of dogs includes rescue dogs and police dogs?
Working Dogs
What group of dogs includes great Pyrenees, German Shepherd, and Siberian Husky?
Working Dogs
What were the ancestors of the terriers bred for?
Hunt and Kill Vermin
What groups of dogs includes the fox terrier and miniature schnauzer?
Terriers
What group of dogs included the chihuahua, pug, shih tzu, and perkingese?
Toy Breeds
What groups of dogs are considered great lap dogs?
Toy Breeds
What group of dogs have a great ability to control where other animals move?
Herding Dogs
What group of dogs included the Australian shepherd, collie, border collie, and old English sheepdog?
Herding Dogs
What group of dogs includes the Boston terrier, Dalmatian, poodle, and Bulldog?
Non-Sporting
What happens to many dogs whose owners are not able to care for them and did not realize the responsibility required for them?
They are abandoned
How many cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters in the United States?
More than 3 Million
What are two methods for controlling the animal population depending on the gender of the pet?
Spaying and Neutering
What effect does spaying or neutering a pet have on the animal?
Calming
What are two purposes for cats?
Companionship and Pest Control
What instinct do cats use for pest control?
Hunting Instincts
Why do cats require less care than dogs?
They Have a Independent Nature
What two groups are purebred cats divided into?
Short Haired and Long Haired Breeds
What is not necessary for short haired cat breeds?
Brushing
How many breeds of cat are recognized in the United States?
36
What breed of cats are people probably most familiar with?
Common House Cats
What is a common house cat?
A Mix or Cross of Various Breeds
What two ways are rabbits raised?
Commercially or as a Hobby
What are commercially raised rabbits used for?
Meat production, fur and wool production, laboratory research, and pets
Where is rabbit meat marketed?
Grocery Stores and Restaurants
How is the texture of rabbit meat described?
Very Fine Textured
What makes rabbit meat easily digestible?
Low Fiber Content
How many estimated pounds of rabbit meat do Americans consume each year?
35 Million Pounds
What are the three most common breeds of rabbits used for wool or fur?
Rex, Satin, and Angora
Which breed of rabbit used to produce fur or wool produces short fur that is very soft?
Rex
Which breed of rabbit used to produce fur or wool produces fur that has an intense color and tends to have a slick, shiny appearance?
Satin
Why does the Satin breed of rabbit’s fur have a slick, shiny appearance?
The Transparent Outer Shell of the Fur
What breed of rabbits used to produce fur or wool produces a wool that is softer, warmer, and lighter than sheep wool?
Angora
Who primarily uses Angora rabbit wool in the United States?
Hand Spinners
How many rabbits were used for research in 1991 compared to 240,000 used in 2006?
400,000
How many breeds of rabbits does the American Rabbit Association recognize?
50
Rabbits range in size from what to what?
Dwarf to large
How much will a dwarf rabbit weigh depending on the breed?
4 Pounds or Less
How much can a large breed of rabbits weigh?
16 Pounds or More
What are pets ranging from a snake or reptile to a hamster or gerbil examples of?
Exotic Pets
What is an important fact about the domestication of exotic pets that should be remembered if you chose to own one?
Many are not Domesticated but just tamed wild animals.
What type of care is not as readily available for exotic pets as it is for cats and dogs?
Veterinary care
What are the four basic needs of small animals?
Food, water, shelter, and attention
What should determine the type of pet that a person can care for responsibly?
Lifestyle
What are two examples of a pet that would be good for a person who is always away from home a lot?
Fish or Hamster
What are the four basic maintenance requirements for all pets?
feeding, grooming, bathing, and health care.
What does the health of your pet depend upon?
Your willingness to care for it.
What schedule do dogs and cats have that should be followed to ensure the health of the animal?
Vaccination
When should a dog receive its Distemper, Measles, Para influenza(CPI), and viviparous vaccination?
6-8 Weeks Old
When should a dog receive its DHLPP vaccinations?
8-12 Weeks Old
When should a dog receive its rabies vaccinations?
12 Weeks Old
When should a dog receive its last DHLPP vaccination?
16 Weeks Old
When should a dog receive its last rabies vaccination?
12 Months Old
What diseases are vaccinated with the DHLPP vaccine?
Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis,Para Influenza, and Parvovirus
When should a cat receive its Panleukopenia, Pinotracheitis, and Calicivirus vaccinations?
6-8 Weeks
When should a cat receive its 2nd FPV, FVR, and FCV and 1st Feline Leukemia vaccinations?
12 Weeks
When should a cat have its 1st rabies, 2nd FeLV, 3rd FPV, and FCV vaccinations?
16 Weeks
When should a cat receive its FPV, FVR, VCV, FeLV and rabies vaccination?
16 Months and each year
What should you provide a cat to urinate and defecate in?
Litter Box
Why should cats not be fed dog food?
Dog food has less protein.
What is one of the most important aspects to routine maintenance?
Feeding
How much can a puppy cost during its first year of ownership?
$500-$1000
How much should you expect a kitten to cost for the first year of care?
$400-$800
How much should a small bird such as a finch approximately cost for its first year of care?
$250
Why should you have more cost the first year you own a pet?
The need to purchase new equipment.
What are three costs that should be expected yearly when owning an animal?
Feed, vaccinations, and veterinary expenses
What species makes up the most total number of pets owned in the United States?
Fish
What age does a cat require its first vaccinations?
6-8 Weeks Old
What age does a dog require its first vaccinations?
6-8 Weeks Old
What is the protein that makes the white of the egg?
Albumen
What is a term that represents small sized breeds of chickens?
Bantams
What are young meat chickens?
Broilers
What is specialized care of chickens during the first few weeks of life?
Brooding
What is a castrated male chicken?
Capon
What is a young immature chicken?
Chick
What is a mature male chicken that has not been castrated or canonized and is also called a rooster?
Cock
What is a young male chicken under one year of age?
Cockerel
What is to discard from a flock or herd?
Cull
What is removal of the beak tip on young chickens called?
Debeaking
What is a mature male duck?
Drake
What are animals used for more than one purpose such as milk, eggs, and fiber called?
Dual-Purpose
What is a young duck weighing 6 to 7 pounds?
Duckling
What is a group of chickens?
Flock
What is a group of geese?
Gaggle
What is a term for a male goose?
Gander
What are specially poultry meats such as heart, gizzard and livers called?
Giblets
what is a specific term for a female goose?
Goose
What is an uncastrated male goat?
Buck
What is a young male or female goose?
Gosling
What is a mature female chicken, duck, or turkey?
Hen
What is a device that regulates the environment so chicken embryos can develop properly?
Incubator
What are egg-producing chickens?
Layers
What are parts of an animal that are inedible by humans after slaughter?
Offal
What is the reproductive tract of a female chicken?
Oviduct
What is a young male or female turkey?
Poult
What is a young female chicken under one year of age?
Pullet
What is a mature male chicken that has not been castrated or canonized and is also called a cock?
Rooster
What is a hen that no longer produces eggs?
Spent Hen
What is a male turkey that is past one year of age?
Tom
How much money does the poultry industry contribute to the Oklahoma economy each year?
More than $400 Million
Where are broiler producers mostly located in Oklahoma?
Eastern Part of the State
How many birds per year can broiler producers raise?
More then $80,000
What is a term used to describe domesticated birds that are kept for eggs and meat?
Poultry
Which bird dominates the United States poultry industry?
Chickens
Who were some of the earliest people known to have used clay incubators to hatch eggs?
Ancient Egyptians
Who were some of the earliest known people to have raised poultry for eggs and meat?
Ancient Egyptians
When were the first chickens brought to the United States?
Early 1600’
The first chickens brought to the United States in the early 1600’ arrived at what colony?
Jamestown colony
When did the first commercial hatchery open in the United States?
1870
When was the American Poultry Association founded?
1873
What year did the American Poultry Association first publish the American Standard of Perfection?
1874
What does the American Standard of Perfection describe?
Various Poultry Breeds
What is battery raised chicken mean?
The use of a series of stacked cages to house the birds.
When did the USDA begin inspecting poultry products for wholesomeness through the Federal Poultry Inspection Service?
Between 1926 and 1928
Between 1926 and 1928, the USDA began inspecting poultry products for wholesomeness through what?
The Federal Poultry Inspection service
When was mechanical poultry dressing first used?
1940
What happened in 1940 that led to the current large scale, highly mechanized style of poultry processing used today?
Mechanical Poultry dressing was first used.
When did Colonel Sanders first begin his Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise business?
1952
Who began the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise business?
Colonel Sanders
How many pounds of chicken do Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants serve every year?
900 Million pounds
What year did Congress pass the Poultry Products Inspection Act?
1957
What did Congress pass in 1957 related to the poultry industry?
Poultry Products Inspection Act
What did Congress pass in 1968?
Wholesome Poultry Products Act
When did Congress pass the wholesome Poultry Products Act?
1968
In what years did cash receipts for poultry sales begin to exceed those for hogs?
Early 1980’s
when did chicken consumption increase to the point that it began to equal or exceed that of beef?
1990’s
Until the 1990s, what was America’s most consumed meat?
Beef
What contents of chicken tend to be generally lower then that of beef or pork?
Fat and Cholesterol
What is the most nutritionally complete foods?
Eggs
What is considered to be superior to other protein sources including cow’s milk, fish and beef?
Protein quality in eggs
What are domestic turkeys descended from?
Wild Turkey of North America
Who wanted the wild turkey as the national bird because it is considered to be highly intelligent, respectable, and courageous?
Ben Franklin
What is the most common breed of turkey for commercial production?
Broad Breasted White
At what weight is the broad breasted white turkey marketed?
17-30 Pounds
What breeding method is used in commercial turkey production?
Artificial Insemination
What are the third most important types of commercial poultry?
Ducks
What three breeds of duck are the best for meat production?
Aylesbury, Muscovy, and white Pekin
At what weight are ducks generally marketed?
6-7 Pounds
What are the three most popular breeds of geese for commercial production?
Toulouse, Emden, and African
At what weights are geese generally marketed?
18-26 Pounds
What occupies the largest portion of the poultry industry?
Chickens
What two types of chickens are used in commercial production?
Broilers and layers
What two breeds of chicken are most commonly crossed in commercial chicken production?
Cornish and White Plymouth Rock
What are the genetic strains that result from crossing commercial chicken breeds named after?
The company that developed them
What color are the shells of the majority of eggs sold in the United States?
White
Commercial strains of white egg-laying hens are usually developed from what?
White Leghorn
What is a popular strain of brown egg-laying hens called?
Production Red
What breed of chickens are Production Red hens developed from?
Rhode Island Red
What range do large chicken breeds’ reach mature weight?
From 5 up to 12 pounds
How are chicken breed categorized?
Size
What are the two categories chicken breeds are broken into?
Large breeds and Bantams
How many classes are large chicken breeds broken into?
6
What are the 6 classes of large chicken breeds based on?
Their origin
What are the 6 classes of large chicken breeds?
American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, and other
The Langshan, Plymouth Rock, and Orpington breeds of large chickens are examples of what?
Dual-Purpose Breeds
What are some breeds of large chickens and all breeds of Bantams considered to be due to their unusual plumage or coloring?
Ornamental Breeds
How much do Bantam breeds of chickens generally weigh when they are mature?
1 or 2 Pounds
Bantams have sub-classifications based on what?
Their physical characteristics
What is the process of young birds learning by interacting with others of their own species called?
Imprinting
What should you do if you find an egg in a nest in the wild?
Leave it alone
What parts are the chickens well known for?
Combs and Wattles
Where are the wattles on a chicken found?
Below the beak
What are three things that distinguish a rooster from a hen?
Larger in size, cape of feathers around the neck, and spurs on the back of its legs
What are two characteristics that differentiate a hen from a rooster?
Shorter tail feathers and smaller wattle
How long does a chicken need to complete an egg?
Slightly more than 24 hours
How many days in a row does a hen usually lay eggs before skipping a day?
4
How many eggs per year do production layers average?
250
What does an egg begin as within the hen’s body?
Ovum
What does the ovum develop into?
Yolk
What is the portion of the egg that takes the longest to develop?
Shell
Approximately how long does the shell take to be completed?
21 hours
What is the shell primarily made up of?
Calcium Carbonate
What body part is the finished egg from a chicken expelled?
Vent
What are small spots of blood on the yolk?
Blood spots
What are brown spots of tissue on the yolk?
Meat spots
What occurs if the hen’s ovulation cycle in not properly synchronized?
Double yolk
When manufacturing the influenza vaccine, what part of the egg contains the virus?
Egg white
How many eggs are needed to produce the influenza vaccine for one season?
Approximately 90 million
How many months does it take to produce a flu vaccine from fertilized eggs?
6-9 months
How come grocery store eggs will not work for producing flu vaccines?
They are not fertilized
What is the correct temperature for eggs to be incubated?
100 degrees F
What should the relative humidity be inside an incubator?
60-70 percent
What end of the egg should be up when inside an incubator?
Large end up
How long does a chicken egg incubate?
21 days
What is shining a bright light through the egg to view its contents called?
Candling
What happens to eggs after they are candled if they are developing improperly?
They are discarded
What does a chick use to break out of its shell?
egg tooth
What should the temperature be inside a brooder the first week?
90-95 degrees F
What happens to the temperature inside a brooder each week after the first week?
Drops five degrees each week?
How much space should be given for each chick during the first week after hatching?
10 square inches
How does the United States rack in the poultry production?
Number 1
How does the United States rank in egg production?
Number 2
How does the Unites States rank in poultry meat exports?
Number 2
What has happened to the per capita consumption of chicken and turkey since 1970?
More then doubled
What type of eggs are most of the eggs sold for consumption in the Unites States?
Chicken
What are three quality grades for eggs?
A, AA, and B
What is the highest quality grade for an egg?
AA
Why did the per capita consumption of eggs drop 25 percent from 1970-1990?
Cholesterol Concerns
What two types of eggs are often carved to make beautiful decorations?
Ostrich and Emu
What bird provided a fine leather often made into boots?
Ostrich
What poultry product is a natural anti-inflammatory agent?
Emu oli
What two social phenomena have been better understood by humans due to the research of poultry birds?
Peaking order and imprinting
What is meat from a goat under 40 pounds live weight and not yet removed from the mother?
Cabrito
What is fiber taken from the undercoat of any goat breed other then the Angora?
Cashmere
What is goat cheese?
Chevre
What is meat from an older goat?
Chevon
What is a female goat?
Doe
What is a process or state in which small particles are uniform and evenly distributed?
Homogenized
What is the process of goats giving birth?
Kidding
What are goat’s offspring?
Kids
What is fiber produced by Angora goats?
Mohair
What is a male sheep or goat that has been castrated?
Wether
What are three uses for goats around the world?
Meat, dairy products, and fiber
What has the number of goats in the United States slaughtered for meat done in the past decade?
More then doubled
What is the scientific name for goats?
Capra Hircus
Where did the ancestors of the domestic goat originate?
Arid area of Asia and the Mediterranean
What was the world’s first livestock registry?
Goats
When did the first registry for goats start?
1600s
Where did the first registry for goats start in the 1600s?
Switzerland
If silage is fed to milking does, how long should you wait to milk?
5 hours
When placed in a pasture setting, what would goats prefer to eat?
Weeds
Why is cashmere softer to the touch than mohair?
Cashmere fibers are finer
How much mohair fiber is produced per year by a goat?
10.5 pounds
How much cashmere fiber is produced per year by a goat?
Less than one pound