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Definition of common animal production and husbandry terms Flashcards

1
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adaptation to environment over a period of time

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ACCLIMATIZATION

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as desired by the animal; self fed

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AD-LIBITUM

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3
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raising/production of fishes/marine products in selected or controlled environments.

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AQUACULTURE

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planned system/measure to prevent entry and spread of diseases in the flock/herd

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BIOSECURITY

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5
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tendency of hen to nest; incubating behaviour.

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BROODNESS

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6
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raising and caring for chicks in a protective environment

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BROODING

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tendency or vice of animals in herd/flock to bite/peck other causing injuries.

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CANNIBALISM

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animal body less viscera, head, skin and lower legs after slaughter.

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CARCASS

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removal of the testicles of male animals

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CASTRATION

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10
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range of temperatures at which animal performance is maximized.

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COMFORT ZONE (THERMONEUTRAL ZONE)

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11
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stucture/shape of animal carcass

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CONFORMATION

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12
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eating or consumption of feces.

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COPROPAHGY

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feed provided to young animals within an enclosure that excludes larger animals.

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CREEP FEED

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a bolus of previously eaten food, has been regurgitated for further chewing.

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CUD

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swallowing

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DEGLUTITION

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a belching/burping; expulsion of accumulated gastric gases

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ERUCTATION

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17
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study of animal behaviour in a natural or typical environment.

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ETHOLOGY

18
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deposition of unused energy in the form of fat within body tissues.

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FATTENING

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to fatten a slaughter animal; also the degree of fatness of such animal.

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FINISHING

20
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practice of feeding higher amount of nutrients prior to and during breeding for ovulation

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FLUSHING

21
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type of chicken pf both sexes especially bred to produce fighting cocks.

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GAMEFOWLS

22
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maintenance of physiological stability even though environment may change.

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HOMEOSTASIS

23
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animal that utilizes or dissipates energy to maintain body temperature

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HOMEOTHERM

24
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refers to raising, production and proper care of livestock and poultry animals.

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HUSBANDRY

25
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pig fat produced from rendering process.

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LARD

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bedding/flooring materials such a sawdust, rice hulls, wood shavings

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LITTER

27
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the interspersion of fat particles in lean meat.

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MARBLING

28
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chewing

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MASTICATION

29
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gross overall population of microorganisms (bacteria, protozoa, yeast, etc)

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MICROFLORA

30
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animal fiber used for upholstery of clothing

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MOHAIR

31
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property of being pleasing taste

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PALATABILITY

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social order; the tendency of animals to behave in order of social dominance.

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PECKING ORDER

33
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the length of daylight or artificial light provided.

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PHOTOPERIOD

34
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animal with little or no ability to maintain an even body temperature

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POIKILOTHERM

35
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act of voluntary vomiting of swallowed food.

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REGURGITATION

36
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feed low in digestible energy and high im fiber

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ROUGHAGE

37
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succulent feed produced from anaerobic storage and fermentation of forages

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SILAGE

38
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semi-airtight to airtight structure for use in the production and storage of silage.

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SILO

39
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health or physical integrity of an animal or some it’s parts.

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SOUNDNESS

40
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to remove the ovaries pf severe the oviducts leading to the uterus; neutering in females.

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SPAY

41
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refers to the fat of cattle, buffalo or sheep

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TALLOW

42
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related to the science of livestock and poultry production/management, nutrition, breeding/genetics.

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ZOOTECHNICS

ZOOTH 211 (ANIMAL PRODUCTION) (2 decks)

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