Final Flashcards
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animal science
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scientific field concerned with both vet science and animal production
2
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animal husbandry
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animal care and management, based on common sense and proven practice
3
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management
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meeting an animal’s needs in a confined space
4
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symbiosis
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mutually beneficial relationship
5
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domestication
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taming of an animal species for use by mankind
6
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feral
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domesticated species living wild
7
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Wild
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undomesticated species living wild
8
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tame
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animal that accepts human presence
9
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spay
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surgical removal of ovaries
10
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neuter
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surgical removal of testicles
11
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euthanasia
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a painless killing; putting an animal “to sleep”
12
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process of domestication
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1) Animals first supplied basic human needs
2) Nomadic lifestyle changes; animals confined, crops grown
3) Animals bred for selective traits
4) Result: Reliable Food Source
5) Less migration led to development of cities
6) so, animal domestication has greatly influenced the civilized world today
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choosing a pet/sources of pets
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1)shelter \+save a life -no background 2)breeder \+know history -expensive 3)Pet Store \+availability -Puppy Mills
14
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a choosing a pet considerations
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1) lifestyle
2) cost
- purchase and maintenance
- future: mature animal and owner’s plans
3) suitability
4) family concerns (allergy: hypersensitivity)
5) fads/status symbols
6) use
- companion
- breeding
- show
- work/sport
15
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“costs” of having an animal
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- initial cost
- management
16
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owner responsibilities
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personal
-things you provide for the animal (time, labor, knowledge, proper environment)
social
-must consider your neighbors
(safety, fencing, health issues, noise, pollution)
legal
-responsibilities dictated by law
(liability: legal responsibility, zoning: sets legal standards, licensing: a must for dogs, animal disposal)
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overpopulation issues
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- 10-12 million healthy dogs and cats are euthanized each year because there are more of them than there are homes/shelters
- solutions: encourage owners to spay/neuter their pets, euthanasia, owner education programs, more pet training programs, and more animal control laws
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cat Latin name
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feline
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cat scientific name
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Felis catus
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male cat
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tom
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female cat
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queen
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baby cat
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kitten
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cat parturition
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queening
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dog Latin name
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Canine
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dog scientific name
Canis familiaris
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male dog
stud
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female dog
bitch
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baby dog
puppy
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castrated male dog
dog
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dog parturition
whelping
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rabbit Latin name
lagomorph
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rabbit scientific name
Oryctolalgus cunniculus
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male rabbit
buck
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female rabbit
doe
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rabbit baby
kit
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rabbit parturition
kitting
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castrated male rabbit
leoprine
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cattle Latin name
Bovine
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scientific name
Bos taurus
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male cattle
Bull
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female cattle
cow
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baby cattle
calf
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young female cattle
heifer
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castrated male cattle
steer
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parturition cattle
calving
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Guinea pig Latin name
cavy
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Guinea pig scientific name
Cavia porcellus
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male Guinea pig
boar
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female Guinea pig
sow
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young female pig
piglet
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adult female pig
sow
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castrated male pig
barrow
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intact male pig
boar
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pig parturition
farrowing
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female sheep
ewe
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baby sheep
lamb
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castrated male sheep
wether
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intact male sheep
ram
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parturition sheep
lambing
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female goat
doe
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baby goat
kid
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castrated male goat
wether
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intact male goat
buck
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goat parturition
kidding
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female chicken
hen
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immature female chicken
pullet
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intact male chicken
rooster
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chicken parturition
laying
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young female horse
filly
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castrated male horse
gelding
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intact male horse
stallion
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baby horse
foal
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pig latin name
swine
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horse latin name
equine
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sheep latin name
ovine
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goats latin name
caprine
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parrots latin name
psittacine
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chinchilla latin name
chinchillidae
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what is the science of naming and classifying organism
taxonomy
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who invented the naming system
linnaeus
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what kingdom are all of the animals we study classified in
animalia (animals)
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what phylum are all of the animals we study classified in
chordata (backbone)
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what class of animals are warm-blooded, have hair on thier bodies, lactate and give birth to live young?
mammilia (mammels)
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what class of animals are warm blooded, have feathers and hollow bones, and lay eggs?
aves (birds)
85
what class of animals are cold blooded, have a three-chambered heart, have scales on thier bodies, and lay eggs?
reptilia (reptiles)
86
what is the fastest dog breed
greyhound
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what sporting breed is known for its mahogany coat
irish setter
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which breed from africa has a "cowlick" on its back and hunted lions
rhodesian ridgeback
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how do you refer to black and white coloring on a great dane
harlequin
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what is the tallest dog breed
irish wolfhound
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what coat color creates a "roan" appearance
solid black hairs with white hairs
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which dog is from Japan and has a curled tail
akita
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which dog, from Africa, is considered "barkless"
basenji
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which is the only AKC breed to originate in Mexico
chihuahua
95
what color tongue does the ChowChow have
blue/black
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what breed of dog is said to have bat ears
french bulldog
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name the terrier breed with a tenacious temperament and a very muscular body that was originally used for bull and bear baiting
bull terrier
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which breed is known for its silver and golden eyes
weimaraner
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which breed is commonly known for pulling sleds
siberian husky
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which herding breed has a corded coat
puli
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what breed is known for its "hippopotamus" muzzle and wrinkled skin
sharpei
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what dog is known as the "American Gentleman"
boston terrier
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which AKC breed comes in "hairless" variety
chinese crested
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what breed of dog is born white, but gets its distinctive spots after two weeks of age
dalmation
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what herding dog looks like a miniature collie
shetland sheepdog
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which breed originated in Tibet and is part of non-sporting group
tibetan terrier
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which is the largest terrier breed
airdale terrier
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what chinese toy breed was said to be the offspring of lion and a monkey
pekingese
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toy group
bred to be companions and pets
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herding group
bred to aid farmers in the herding of livestock
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terrier group
small, brave hunters
112
miscellaneous group
newly recognized breeds
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hound group
independent hunters by sight or scent
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working group
bred for labor and to work closely with mankind
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non-sporting group
companion dogs no longer used for their original purpose
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sporting
bred to assist hunters in the pursuit of game
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what are two of the four types of dogs found within the Sporting group
retrievers, setter
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what are the two types of dogs found withing the hound group
see and sight
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__% of Americans own pets
60
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the most popular pet is the ___; the second popular pet is the ___
cat;dog
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the two "costs" of owning a pet are
management and source
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what instrument is used to take repiration
stethoscope
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what instrement is used to take temperature
thermometer
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how many lymph nodes are there
5
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the only vaccination that is required by law is
rabies
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the vaccine that you must have to bring your dog to most kennels is
bordetella
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this disease causes central nervous system damage, respiratory distress, and gastrointestinal distress in dogs
canine distemper
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this dease causes edema of the head, neck and abdomen, liver inflammation, and "blue eye"
canine hepatits
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the disease is a bacterial infection which results in lameness, joint pain, and a bull's eye rash. transmitted by deer ticks
lyme disease
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this disease is causes by a virus, causes respiratory infection symptoms, it is passed by infected aerosal droplets
parainfluenza
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this terrifying, deadly disease is charaterized by yellow/gray diarrhea with bloody vomit. death is usually in 72 hours
parvovirus
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this virus is characterized by the ulcers it causes in the mouths of kittens
calici virus
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this zoonotic virus can cause miscarriages in pregnant women and comprises the immune system of kitten
FeLV
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this disease is similar to HIV in humans but is seen in cats
FIV
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bordetella
a virus that if you want your dog to board at a kennel is normally needed , most known symptom is the dry-hacking cough the dog will have. also called "kennel cough"
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FIP
causes decrease of lung capacity and edema is around the lungs/thorax. it is a respiratory disease in cats
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FeLV
this desease is zoonotic, it causes miscarriages in babies and it affects the immune system of the kitten
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zoonotic
can be spread from animals to humans
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jaundice
yellowing of skin and whites of eyes
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mucus membranes
the epithelial tissues that secretes mucus
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dog vaccination schedule
6-8 weeks: 1st DHLPP
10-12 weeks: 2nd DHLPP and 1st Lyme
14-16 weeks: 3rd DHLPP, 2nd Lyme, 1st Rabies, 1st Bordetella
7 months: heartworm preventative
1 year: 1st adult DHLPP
after: every year=lepto and every 3 years=DHPP
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DHLPP`
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Distemper
Hepatits
Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Parainfluenza
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FVRCP
FVR= Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Calici Virus
Panleukopenia
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T/F: dogs are sensitive to food shapes
F
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T/F: DE stands for disgusting entrails
F
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T/F: Horsemeat requires specific labeling on feed
T
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T/F: Cats require more protein than dogs
T
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T/F: the most important essential nutrient is lipids
F
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T/F: ruminants have 4 stomachs
F
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T/F: water provides the transport of nutrients
T
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T/F: fillers are considered to be grains, corn, and wheat
T
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T/F: the more fillers in a feed the less stool is produced
F
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T/F: the first 3 ingredients are the most important on a label
F
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what are the three types of pet foods?
wet food, dry food, and semi-moist food
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what are the 4 compartments of a ruminant stomach
rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum
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what are the functions of each compartment of the ruminant stomach
rumen= "storage vat", with microbes
reticulum="honeycomb", removes waster
omasum="book", filters/absorbs
abomasum="true stomach", chemically digests food
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what is the purpose of preservatives when they are added to pet food
preservative (also, known as antioxidants) allows a longer shelf life for food
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who is the National Council and what do they do
they research the amount of nutrients animals should be ingesting a day
159
explain what fillers are and give 2 examples
they have no nutritional value and they bulk up food. corn and wheat
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3 similarities between monogastric digestive systems and ruminant digestive systems
- both absorb water/nutrients so the body can complete functions
- both have a "true stomach" that chemically digests food
- they both break down food mechanically and chemically in order for the body to absorb the important nutrients
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3 differences between monogastric digestive systems and ruminant digestive systems
-ruminant=4 stomach chambers
monogastric=1 stomach
-ruminant can filler hardware, we can not
-ruminant "chew cud" and we can not dot that because we have a one-way valve
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list three things that we can add to our pet's food in order to improve coat quality
- add one cooked egg with a tbsp of oil weekly
- add one Tbsp bacon grease 2x per week
- add one Tbsp peanut butter daily
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what two categories of vitamins and what vitamins are included in each
- fat soluble: ADEK
| - water soluble: BC
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water
allows nutrients to flow through the body and allows the body to function properly
165
carbohydrate
give 2.25x more energy then fats
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fat
provides and stores energy
167
proteins
- makes up muscles and bones and are found in hormones and enzymes
- amount of nitrogen that is provided
168
offal
intestines of sheep, cow, goat and pigs that are used as food
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vitamins
essential for body processes (growth/reproduction)
170
minerals
provide structural support (macro/micro)
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fiber
allows for removal of indigestable material
