Exam #1 Flashcards
What is animal science?
the study of animal nutrition, physiology, genetics, health, behavior, products and production systems
Where are cattle?
Brazil, India, US
Where are sheep?
China, Australia, India
Where are goats?
China, India, Nigeria
Ruminant
even toed (2 toes) mammal that chews the cud regurgitates from its rumen (eat forages)
Ruminates
bringing the cud back up
What gases do ruminants release?
methane and CO2 (contributes to greenhouse gases)
Where are chickens?
China, Indonesia, US
Where are swine?
China, US, Brazil
Where are turkeys?
US, Brazil, Chile
Calories from animal products:
-18% calories
-40% protein
-45% fat
Who eats meat the most?
US, South America, Australia
Protein ladder
- Beef and lamb
- Pork
- Chicken
- Fish
- Beans
As the economy grows,
the amount of meat eaten grows
What are the 2 reasons why global per capita meat consumption is increasing?
- increased wealth
- increased population
What is ethics?
a set of principles/beliefs that governs what is right and wrong, good and bad, fair and unfair
Ethics are influenced by:
convictions, values, norms, knowledge, interests
Utilitarian view
maximize good outcomes
Contractarian view
we can use animals to our benefit no matter the outcome
Animal rights view
should not use animals solely to benefit us
Relational view
relationships with individuals guide decisions
Respect for nature view
consider what is and what is not natural
Annual US slaughter
- chicken
- pork
- beef
- turkey
Beef cattle industry
-most of the beef cows are in the “beef belt”
Dairy cattle industry
-drier, more populated areas (milk and cheese won’t last)
pre-weaned dairy calf
a young calf that consumes milk as part of their diet
upper respiratory tract
neck up (headaches)
lower respiratory tract
neck down (coughing)
Why should we care about calf health?
welfare, profit, production
Scours
diarrhea in pre-weaned calves (57% of calf deaths), watery, dehydration, lethargy
respiratory disease in pre-weaned calves
risk of culling and dystocia, decreased milk production (1,200 lbs)
How does illness affect animal welfare?
affective state, bio function, natural living
What are some stressors that may lead an animal to become ill?
germs, close proximity to other animals, housing, fluctuation in temp
Many pathogens are
endemic
Immune systems of calves are:
-less responsive than adults
-naiive
-easily overwhelmed by bacteria, viruses, parasites
Disease progression
stressor, weakened immune system, pathogens replicate in GI, damage to intestines, excess water in feces
BRD
bovine respiratory disease
What does a calf look like with BRD?
fever, lethargy, cough, discharge, ear droop
What aspects of calf nutrition help prevent disease?
colostrum, vitamins, minerals, consistency of feeding times
What aspects of cleanliness help prevent disease?
clean bottles, clean bedding, sanitation, ventilation
Non infectious disease
microorganisms are NOT involved
Mechanical route
wounds (route for pathogenic invasion)
Digestive route
bloat (gas), acidosis (low pH)
Toxins route
chemicals or plants (nightshade, weed)
Nutritional deficiency/toxicity route
vitamin, mineral issues
Abnormal growth route
cancers, abscess
Infectious disease
a disease that is caused by a pathogen
pathogen
bacteria, virus, or another microorganism that causes disease
contagious disease
can be spread rapidly from one animal to another
Viral route
-(vaccines)
-reproduces inside host
-COVID
Bacterial route
-(antibiotics)
-microscopic, single celled
-causes damage via production of toxins
-UNDER COOKED CHICKEN
Protozoal route
-single celled, microscopic cells
-larger than bacteria
-CRYPTO
Fungi route
-single/multiple celled low order plants
-RINGWORM
Spread of infectious disease
-contact with other animals
-contaminated water
-ingesting infected feces
-vectors (mosquitos, birds)
-airborne (anthrax)
-contaminated equipment
Natural immunity
-present at birth
Acquired immunity
-action of white blood cells
-occurs after antigens
-vaccines work with this form of immunity
What are growth promotants?
used to help increase efficiency of animal production by increasing weight gain and product output
Cattle numbers have gone down,
beef production has gone up
Hormonal implants
-steroidal hormones
-increases average daily gain
-increases protein deposition
-decrease marbling and fat
Where are hormonal implants placed?
middle third on the back side of the ear, between the skin and cartilage (easy access)