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1
Q

What is animal science?

A

the study of animal nutrition, physiology, genetics, health, behavior, products and production systems

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Where are cattle?

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Brazil, India, US

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Where are sheep?

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China, Australia, India

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Where are goats?

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China, India, Nigeria

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Ruminant

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even toed (2 toes) mammal that chews the cud regurgitates from its rumen (eat forages)

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Ruminates

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bringing the cud back up

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What gases do ruminants release?

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methane and CO2 (contributes to greenhouse gases)

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Where are chickens?

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China, Indonesia, US

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Where are swine?

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China, US, Brazil

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Where are turkeys?

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US, Brazil, Chile

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Calories from animal products:

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-18% calories
-40% protein
-45% fat

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Who eats meat the most?

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US, South America, Australia

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Protein ladder

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  1. Beef and lamb
  2. Pork
  3. Chicken
  4. Fish
  5. Beans
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As the economy grows,

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the amount of meat eaten grows

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What are the 2 reasons why global per capita meat consumption is increasing?

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  1. increased wealth
  2. increased population
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What is ethics?

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a set of principles/beliefs that governs what is right and wrong, good and bad, fair and unfair

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Ethics are influenced by:

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convictions, values, norms, knowledge, interests

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Utilitarian view

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maximize good outcomes

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Contractarian view

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we can use animals to our benefit no matter the outcome

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Animal rights view

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should not use animals solely to benefit us

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Relational view

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relationships with individuals guide decisions

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Respect for nature view

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consider what is and what is not natural

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Annual US slaughter

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  1. chicken
  2. pork
  3. beef
  4. turkey
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Beef cattle industry

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-most of the beef cows are in the “beef belt”

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Dairy cattle industry

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-drier, more populated areas (milk and cheese won’t last)

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pre-weaned dairy calf

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a young calf that consumes milk as part of their diet

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upper respiratory tract

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neck up (headaches)

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lower respiratory tract

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neck down (coughing)

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Why should we care about calf health?

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welfare, profit, production

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30
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Scours

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diarrhea in pre-weaned calves (57% of calf deaths), watery, dehydration, lethargy

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respiratory disease in pre-weaned calves

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risk of culling and dystocia, decreased milk production (1,200 lbs)

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32
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How does illness affect animal welfare?

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affective state, bio function, natural living

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33
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What are some stressors that may lead an animal to become ill?

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germs, close proximity to other animals, housing, fluctuation in temp

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34
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Many pathogens are

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endemic

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35
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Immune systems of calves are:

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-less responsive than adults
-naiive
-easily overwhelmed by bacteria, viruses, parasites

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Disease progression

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stressor, weakened immune system, pathogens replicate in GI, damage to intestines, excess water in feces

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BRD

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bovine respiratory disease

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38
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What does a calf look like with BRD?

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fever, lethargy, cough, discharge, ear droop

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39
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What aspects of calf nutrition help prevent disease?

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colostrum, vitamins, minerals, consistency of feeding times

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What aspects of cleanliness help prevent disease?

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clean bottles, clean bedding, sanitation, ventilation

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41
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Non infectious disease

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microorganisms are NOT involved

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42
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Mechanical route

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wounds (route for pathogenic invasion)

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Digestive route

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bloat (gas), acidosis (low pH)

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Toxins route

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chemicals or plants (nightshade, weed)

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Nutritional deficiency/toxicity route

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vitamin, mineral issues

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Abnormal growth route

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cancers, abscess

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Infectious disease

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a disease that is caused by a pathogen

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pathogen

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bacteria, virus, or another microorganism that causes disease

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49
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contagious disease

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can be spread rapidly from one animal to another

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50
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Viral route

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-(vaccines)
-reproduces inside host
-COVID

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Bacterial route

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-(antibiotics)
-microscopic, single celled
-causes damage via production of toxins
-UNDER COOKED CHICKEN

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Protozoal route

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-single celled, microscopic cells
-larger than bacteria
-CRYPTO

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Fungi route

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-single/multiple celled low order plants
-RINGWORM

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Spread of infectious disease

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-contact with other animals
-contaminated water
-ingesting infected feces
-vectors (mosquitos, birds)
-airborne (anthrax)
-contaminated equipment

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Natural immunity

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-present at birth

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56
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Acquired immunity

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-action of white blood cells
-occurs after antigens
-vaccines work with this form of immunity

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57
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What are growth promotants?

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used to help increase efficiency of animal production by increasing weight gain and product output

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58
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Cattle numbers have gone down,

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beef production has gone up

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59
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Hormonal implants

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-steroidal hormones
-increases average daily gain
-increases protein deposition
-decrease marbling and fat

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60
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Where are hormonal implants placed?

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middle third on the back side of the ear, between the skin and cartilage (easy access)

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61
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Beta agonists

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-used to treat asthma, obesity, and diabetes in humans
-feed additive
-beta adrenergic receptors
-increases average daily efficiency

62
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Repartitioning agent

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directs nutrients away from fat synthesis to muscle disposition

63
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Benefits of meat in the diet

A

excellent source of protein, B-vitamins, high protein-low carbs (glycemic index), micronutrients

64
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Meat is made of

A

water, protein, lipids, vitamins, carbs, minerals

65
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Tissues in meat

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muscle, adipose, connective, nervous, epithelial

66
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Meat color

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-as the animal ages, the myoglobin goes up
-myoglobin is similar to hemoglobin

67
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Meat flavor origin

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from the lean (amino acids)

68
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Species flavor origin

A

from the fat (various fatty acid profiles)

69
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Meat taste

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sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami

70
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Meat smell

A

volatile compounds

71
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Rate impacts

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composition

72
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Lots of fetal growth in the last

A

3 months of pregnancy

73
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Calves gain

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1-1.5 lbs per day until puberty

74
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What are animals made of? (basic)

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bone, lipids, muscle, water (mostly)

75
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4 types of fat

A

-KPH
-Intermuscular
-Subcutaneous
-Intramuscular

76
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KPH

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kidney, pelvic, heart

77
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Intermuscular

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-seam
-fat between the muscle (interstate)

78
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Subcutaneous

A

shots between the skin and fat

79
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Intramuscular

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shots into the muscle

80
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The US has the most efficient

A

meat production

81
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Food comes from where there is

A

excess land

82
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Global meat exporters

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US, Brazil, Europe, Canada

83
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Global meat importers

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China, Japan, Mexico, US

84
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Oral administration

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-slower absorption
-longer lasting
-greater dose required
-liquid (drench)
-solid (bolus)

85
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Intravenous injection

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-into the vein
-fastest effect
-shortest impact

86
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Intraperitoneal injection

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-into the gut
-rapid absorption

87
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Intramuscular injection

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-into the muscle
-rapid absorption
-give in neck so no damage to muscle

88
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Subcutaneous injection

A

-most vaccines
-under the skin
-slower absorption than IM

89
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Intradermal injection

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-into the skin
-rarely used (accidental)

90
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What to avoid in a subcutaneous injection

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-spinal column
-shoulder
-jugular furrow
-nuchal ligament

91
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Inhalation

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-some vaccines
-intranasal

92
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Topical

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-applied on skin
-applied on a mucosal membrane
-typical for de wormers

93
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Antimicrobials

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bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal

94
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Pharmaceuticals

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-used in disease treatment
-feed additives
-pesticides

95
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Where is the animal blind spot?

A

behind the butt

96
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Signs of fearful stressed animals

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-eyes white in cattle
-vocalization during handling in cattle and pigs
-tails switching on cattle
-pooping in cattle

97
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How long does it take for animals to calm down?

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20 minutes

98
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Distractions that cause balking and refusal to move

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-shadows and contrasts of light and dark
-reflections on metal or water
-seeing people up ahead
-moving objects
-air blowing on their faces
-coat hung on fence

99
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Other distractions that cause balking

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-objects on ground
-drain grates
-changes in flooring type
-dripping water
-dangling chains
-turning fan blades

100
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Experiment to reduce balking:

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-a portable electric light on a long cord
-lots of cardboard
-duct tape and other things to fasten cardboard

101
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Animals tend to

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go towards the light

102
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Get rid of:

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-electric prod
-yelling and screaming
(use a flag instead)

103
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Natural livestock behavior for all species

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-flight zone
-pressure zone
-point of balance
-natural following behavior
-go back where they came from

104
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Flight zone

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animals move away

105
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Pressure zone

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animals turn and face a person

106
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Point of balance

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shoulder

107
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Natural following behavior

A

learn to time small bunches of cattle and pigs

108
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Calm animals will have a smaller

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flight zone

109
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Tame animals will have

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no flight zone

110
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Point of balance principles

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-at the shoulder when handler is close
-past the eye when handler is further away
-to make the animal move forward, the handler must be behind the point of balance

111
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Bring a small amount of

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animals through the chute (sheep exception)

112
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All cattle should be able to lay down in

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feedlot pens

113
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Right flooring

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foot fits between cleats (8 inches)

114
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Wrong flooring

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foot on top of cleats and foot slips between cleats

115
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Lameness scoring for animals

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  1. Normal
  2. Obvious limp-keep up with walking group
  3. Obvious limp- lags behind walking group
  4. Almost a downer
116
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Animal handling problems at farm

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-lame animals
-animals fed too much beta-agonist
-crazy pigs
-dogs make cattle kick
-high flight zone

117
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What is nutrition?

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numerous chemical reactions and physiological processes which transform food into body tissues and activities

118
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Nutrition involves:

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-ingestion, digestion, and absorption of nutrients
-transport of nutrients to body cells
-removal of waste

119
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Why study nutrition?

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nutrition influences overall health of the animal

120
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What do animals eat?

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  1. primarily plants
  2. plants (photosynthesis)
  3. plant and animals (similar chemical composition
121
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Plants require a large number of inorganics

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ammonia, nitrate, CO2, minerals

122
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Animals require many pre formed compounds

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from feed, microbial processes

123
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Essential nutrients

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cannot be made, needed in the diet

124
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Classes of nutrients

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  1. water
  2. carbs (energy)
  3. fats (energy)
  4. proteins
  5. minerals
  6. vitamins
124
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Non-essential nutrients

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can be made, not needed in diet

125
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Functions of nutrients

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  1. structure
  2. energy
  3. regulation
  4. production
126
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Components of feed

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-minerals
-protein
-carbs and fat

127
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Energy partitioning by a cow

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  1. basal metabolism
  2. activity
  3. growth
  4. energy reserve (basic)
  5. pregnancy
  6. lactation
  7. energy reserve (additional)
  8. estrous cycle and pregnancy initiation
  9. energy reserve (excess)
128
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BCS

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body condition score (1-9)

129
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Simple stomach system

A

-pigs and horses
-monogastric

130
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Complex stomach system

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-cattle and sheep
-ruminant

131
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Digestive tract of pig

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salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum

132
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Digestive tract of poultry

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beak, esophagus, crop, proventriculus, gizzard, spleen, liver, gall bladder, duodenum, pancreas, large intestine, ceca, cloaca, vent

133
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What do monogastrics eat

A

corn and soybean meal

134
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Ruminant digestive tract

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mouth, esophagus, rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum, small intestine, large intestine, cecum

135
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Volatile fatty acids produced

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acetate, propionate, butyrate

136
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Eructation

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belching of gases, produced by the fermentation process (bloat)

137
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Rumen

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-rumen papillae
-roles: very large, wet feeds, fermentation site, release volatile fatty acids

138
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Reticulum

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-honeycomb
-roles: very small, traps feed particles for regurgitation

139
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Omasum

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-water regulation
-roles: acts like a filter, squeeze water out of feed

140
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Abomasum

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  • true stomach
    -roles: final compartment (low pH) has enzymes to digest and break down amino acids
141
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Protein

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-CHON
-25 amino acids
-muscle and enzymes
-only one that contains nitrogen

142
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Carbs

A

-CHO
-energy for growth
-starches, sugar, cellulose
-feeds

143
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Fats

A

-CHO (lots of H)
-lipids
-high energy
-feeds

144
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Minerals

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-macro and micro
-small amounts

145
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Vitamins

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-small amounts
-fat soluble (ADEK)
-water soluble (BC)

146
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Water

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-metabolism and energy
-temp regulation
-nutrient transport

147
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Active immunity

A

animals own immune system produces antibodies

148
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Passive immunity

A

antibodies from colostrum

149
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Killed vaccine

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-dead organisms
-no replication

150
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Modified live vaccine

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-antigen replication occurs
-more effective

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