FINAL Flashcards
The Animal Welfare Act
a. functions to ensure humane care and treatment of pets
b. functions to ensure that animals intended for exhibition purposes are provided humane care
c. does not explicitly to ensure humane care of farm animals raised for food and fiber
d. is enforced by the Humane Society of the United States
a, b, c
Animal care procedures that protect animals from disease include
a. vaccination against specific pathogens
b. creating stress to stimulate immune function
c. isolating recently acquired animals from others
d. disinfecting boots before entering a new facility
a, c, d
According to Idaho Statutes, you may not do which of the following to animals
a. impound without food or water
b. change feed without adaptation
c. abandon animals left with a veterinarian
d. exhibit a dog at an obedience or agility event
a, c
Which 2 factors increase flight zone?
a. sudden movement
b. training of the animal
c. sudden, loud noises
d. radio playing in the background
a, c
Which term best describes the overall physiological, health, and behavioral state of an animal in addition to social factors such as public expectations?
a. Animal Science
b. Animal by-product
c. Animal welfare
d. Animal well-being
c
Which 2 factors influence temperament in animals?
a. Genetics
b. Environment
c. Feeding time
d. Age
a, b
______ women in AVS 209 are not allowed to assist ewes that are lambing at the UI sheep center due to risk of exposure to Coxiella burnetii, which causes Q fever in humans.
Pregnant
At the University of Idaho, all applications for use of animals are pre-reviewed by _______, before review by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). (You may either state the person to the position he is it)
The Campus Vet
The three R’s that refer to alternatives to animal use include ______ of techniques to reduce pain and distress, ______ of conscious living vertebrates with non-sentient material, and ______ in the number of animals used.
refinement
replacement
reduction
_____ is an emotion that motivates animals to avoid predators. _____ is a hormone often measured to get an indication of how strongly this emotion is expressed.
fear
cortisol
_____ were re-introduced into Idaho as an endangered species in the mid-90’s and have re-established population. Animal producers are most affected by this species through _____, a phenomenon where wildlife preys on domestic species like cattle. In addition to animal producers, this predator population impacts environmentalists, wildlife activists, and state governments. Together, these groups can come together to _____ meetings so that all groups can highlight their viewpoints and improve the potential for balanced and informed decision-making.
Wolves
depredation
stakeholders
In addition to human exposure to allergens, what are two other different kinds of risks that working with animals can expose humans to? For each risk mentioned, explain one way to minimize the risk.
physical risk: know the animals you are working with
risk of disease (infection): wear proper clothing when working with the animals
Identify 3 good handling practices that apply to large animals.
- handle in smaller herds
- apply minimal pressure
- be calm
Aquaculture growth is driven primarily by which 2 factors?
a. Global population growth
b. Overfished oceans
c. Improved palatability of fish
d. Animal welfare
a, b
Which of the followings not an example of an alternate protein source in aquaculture?
a. Yeast
b. Blood meal
c. Feather meal
d. Fish meal
d
Which breed of dairy cow is most abundant in the US dairy industry?
a. Guernsey
b. Ayrshire
c. Jersey
d. Holstein
d
Unlike hares, rabbits
a. are relatively small and have small ears
b. are atrial, or born without hair and sight
c. do not have a functional cecum
d. are more variable in color
a, b, d
With regard to disease prevention
a. host barriers such as skin, hair, and secretions provide an initial line of defense
b. innate immunity includes the initial cell mediated response to an antigen (i. e by macrophages)
c. animals experiencing transportation stress mount a more effective immune response than normal
d. genetic selection is an effective strategy to improve disease resistance
a, b, d
Vaccines
a. may contain live, modified, or dead organisms
b. may be administered by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intranasal routes
c. stimulate an initial increase in IgM, and a larger increase in IgG following second exposure
d. stimulate a protective immune response to disease, but do not cure already diseased animals
a, b, c, d
In terms of annual tonnage produced globally, the largest group of fish is _____.
carp
_____ is a breed of cow known for its high milk fat, while _____ is a breed of cow known for its high milk production.
Jersey
Holstein
Idaho is in the top 5 of US states in terms of milk production. Two of the other major dairy producing states are _____ and _____.
Wisconsin
California
Most of Idaho’s 580,000 cow dairy industry is located in _____ where average herd size is 1300 dairy cows.
Southern Idaho
Twin Falls County
Magic Valley
Rabbits are classified as _____, because they have two sets of incisors teeth on their upper jaw, They also have open-rooted incisors that grow continuously. A common feed for rabbits is grass, oat, or alfalfa _____. Rabbits derive B-vitamins and _____ (nutrient) by practicing cecotrophy, which refers to consumption of a soft fecal pellet.
lagomorphia
hay
protein