Exam 1 homework Flashcards
Place each animal in order of domestication
Horse
Sheep & Goats
Cattle
Dog
__4__ Horse
__2__ Sheep & Goats
__3__ Cattle
__1__ Dog
Approximately when did humans become omnivorous?
A)
5 millions years ago
B)
2 million years ago
C)
7 million years ago
D)
None of the above
B)
2 million years ago
What were some of the social and cultural benefits of adding animal products to the human diet?
A)
Need for language
B)
Increased need for social interaction
C)
Helped meet salt needs
D)
All of the above
D)
All of the above
When humans started consuming animal products, the overall health of the human population improved.
True False
True
The first production animal domesticated was likely the chicken.
True False
False
Keeping pets is primarily an American, middle class endeavor.
True False
False
The most developed nations have the highest percentage of their population working in agriculture.
True False
False
Which of the following are true with respect to the U.S. pet industry in 2023?
A)
We spent $20 billion on food and treats.
B)
Owners spent $5.2 billion on veterinary care
C)
The overall market value was $136.8 billion
D)
None of the above
C)
The overall market value was $136.8 billion
Companion Animal Industry has not shown significant growth in the past decade.
True False
False
Which of the following are zoonotic diseases in dogs?
A)
Rabies
B)
Hookworms
C)
Brucellosis
D)
All of the above
D)
All of the above
Ringworm is a common worm that can be passed from dogs or cats to humans, causing skin infections.
True False
False
There are many jobs in Companion Animal Industry, in addition to being a veterinarian or dog trainer.
True False
True
Which of the following are true with regards to the human animal bond, as discussed in lecture? Please check all that apply.
Dogs and cats have not adapted their vocalizations to humans.
Dogs will follow our pointing gesture and eye gaze to find a treat.
Chimpanzees and wolves are as good at following a human pointing gesture as dogs.
Humans are very good at interpreting dog vocalizations.
Dogs will follow our pointing gesture and eye gaze to find a treat.
Humans are very good at interpreting dog vocalizations.
The “bonding” hormone that is released in a dog when it gets a belly rub is
Oxytocin
Progesterone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Cortisol
Oxytocin
Human-animal bond and human-animal interaction are two terms for the same thing.
True False
False
Cats were likely domesticated
2,500 BP (Before present)
9,500 BP (Before present)
135,000-30,000 BP (Before present)
7,000 BP (Before present)
9,500 BP (Before present)
Which of the following are true about cats and cat domestication? (Please select all that apply)
Cats had “one job” when domesticated: rodent hunter.
The first domesticated cats were likely in Cyprus.
It is easy to tell if a cal is purebred by its appearance.
Most pet cats are purebred.
Cats had “one job” when domesticated: rodent hunter.
The first domesticated cats were likely in Cyprus.
Which of the following are necessary to consider when getting a pet? (Check all that apply)
Health care
Good nutrition
Exercise/enrichment/play
Environment
Training (if needed)
Health care
Good nutrition
Exercise/enrichment/play
Environment
Training (if needed)
Knowing what is normal behavior for an animal will help recognize possible illness or issues.
True False
True
The normal heart rate for a dog is
10-12 bpm
160-240 bpm
28-46 bpm
60-140 bpm
60-140 bpm
It is Ok to use your toothpaste to brush your pet’s teeth.
True False
False
How can you determine what your pet might enjoy doing? (Check all that apply)
Evolutionary history
Biology of the species
By doing what you would like to do (like going to the dog park or wearing a sweater).
Reading your pet’s behavior and body language
Evolutionary history
Biology of the species
Reading your pet’s behavior and body language
In 2015, Michigan was 7th in egg production.
True False
True
Which of the following are in the top 5 states in broiler production?
Michigan
Georgia
Indiana
All of the above
Georgia
What are the two segments in the poultry industry?
Duck
Turkey
Egg birds
Meat birds
Egg birds
Meat birds
Why is most of the broiler production in the southeast?
There are fewer people in the South.
The temperatures are more ideal for production.
Midwestern producers do not like broilers.
The farms are closer to the coast for exports.
The temperatures are more ideal for production.
The farms are closer to the coast for exports.
How is most of the turkey in the United States consumed?
In sandwiches
Ground turkey instead of ground beef
Turkey burgers
Thanksgiving meals
In sandwiches
Match the poultry term with the definition.
Drake
Broiler
Layer
Pullet
- Immature female chicken
- Chicken bred for meat
- Chicken bred to produce eggs
- Adult male duck
__4__
Drake
__2__
Broiler
__3__
Layer
__1__
Pullet
Which of the following are true regarding the poultry digestive tract? (Check all that apply)
Poultry have slower digestion than other species.
Poultry have paired ceca which allow for forage digestion if they are fed forage.
Poultry species are monogastric herbivores
Feed is the largest cost associated with raising poultry.
Poultry have paired ceca which allow for forage digestion if they are fed forage.
Feed is the largest cost associated with raising poultry.
Aquaculture is (Check all that apply)
The breeding of fish, shellfish, and algae
The harvesting of fish, shellfish, and algae
Part of conservation programs
Not a form of agriculture
The breeding of fish, shellfish, and algae
The harvesting of fish, shellfish, and algae
Part of conservation programs
Currently, aquaculture provides 50% of the world’s seafood supply.
True False
True
Match the term with the definition.
Domesticated aquatic animals and plants.
Help with breeding to support wild populations at early life stages.
Harvest of wild populations without intervention at other life stages.
- Aquaculture
- Fish hatchery
- Commercial fishing
__1__
Domesticated aquatic animals and plants.
__2__
Help with breeding to support wild populations at early life stages.
__3__
Harvest of wild populations without intervention at other life stages.
Which of the following is not true regarding the vital signs of animals?
The normal temperature of a beef cow is 100.4-103.1
The normal temperature of a horse is 99.5-101.3
The normal respiration rate of a horse is 8-16 breaths per minute
None of the above (all are true).
None of the above (all are true).
Which of the following are examples of biosecurity measures that may be taken to protect animal health?
Quarantine periods for new animals
Protective covering of boots and clothing
proper vaccination
All of the above
All of the above
The purpose of requiring RFID tags in cattle is so that animal movement can be traced in the event of a disease outbreak.
True False
True
According to lecture, the single most important skill you have when managing animals is your ability to feed them.
True False
False
As an animal caretaker, nutrition and proper feeding is the most important skill you have.
True False
False
Humans can spread disease from animal to animal.
True False
True
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is deadly to both domestic and wild birds.
True False
True
Which of the following are reasons fish hatcheries are needed? (Check all that apply)
Restoring declining fish populations.
Preserving the genes of wild and hatchery raised fish.
Providing fish health services.
Raising invasive species.
Restoring declining fish populations.
Preserving the genes of wild and hatchery raised fish.
Providing fish health services.
