ANSC 2050 DR. MARK WILLIAMS FINAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Exam 1 Questions - Answers - Terms 1-51
*T or F*
Ethology is the study of animal production. - Answers - False
*T or F*
An animal's temperament is one determinant of how it will react during handling. -
Answers - True
*T or F*
Handlers can control animals more efficiently if that do not exert dominance over the
animal. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Animals within a herd have different social rankings. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Control over an animal's movement is required for just about every technique that a
livestock producer performs. - Answers - True
*T or F*
One restraint method is appropriate for all management practices, regardless of
species. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Restraint devices should support the animal in a balanced position. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Animal welfare means that animals, like humans, have interests that cannot be
sacrificed or traded away just because it might benefit others. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Reducing stress in production livestock does not increase productivity. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Social interaction plays a huge role in animal production. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs. - Answers - False
, *T or F*
Hormones are used in poultry to increase growth and profits. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Hogs will eliminate in specific areas of the pasture or pen. - Answers - True
*T or F*
The Unites States is the largest poultry meat-producing country in the world. - Answers -
False
*T or F*
Louisiana is one of the top 10 states for broiler production. - Answers - False
Which system of animal behavior refers to young crying for help when distressed,
disturbed, or hungry? - Answers - Care soliciting behavior
When working livestock, animals move forward when the handler crosses the
___________ of each animal. - Answers - Flight zone
Ewes and their newborn lambs are placed in _________________ in order to
encourage bonding. - Answers - Lambing jugs
On average, cattle defecate _______ times per day. - Answers - 12-18
Temperament is related to _______ and ______. - Answers - Genetics and previous
experience/handling
Cattle, pigs, and sheep have a visual field in excess of ______ degrees. - Answers -
300
Of the five types of animal restraint, which is the strongest method of controlling the
movement of an animal? - Answers - Chemical sedation or immobilization
Animals usually lose about 3% of their live weight when transported; this is called
__________. - Answers - Shrink
Which of the following is *not* a component of a beef cattle working facility? - Answers -
Stanchion
Which restraint technique is most appropriate when processing newborn calves? -
Answers - Flanking
Which of the following is *not* a restraint method used with horses? - Answers -
Squeeze chute
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Exam 1 Questions - Answers - Terms 1-51
*T or F*
Ethology is the study of animal production. - Answers - False
*T or F*
An animal's temperament is one determinant of how it will react during handling. -
Answers - True
*T or F*
Handlers can control animals more efficiently if that do not exert dominance over the
animal. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Animals within a herd have different social rankings. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Control over an animal's movement is required for just about every technique that a
livestock producer performs. - Answers - True
*T or F*
One restraint method is appropriate for all management practices, regardless of
species. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Restraint devices should support the animal in a balanced position. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Animal welfare means that animals, like humans, have interests that cannot be
sacrificed or traded away just because it might benefit others. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Reducing stress in production livestock does not increase productivity. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Social interaction plays a huge role in animal production. - Answers - True
*T or F*
Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs. - Answers - False
, *T or F*
Hormones are used in poultry to increase growth and profits. - Answers - False
*T or F*
Hogs will eliminate in specific areas of the pasture or pen. - Answers - True
*T or F*
The Unites States is the largest poultry meat-producing country in the world. - Answers -
False
*T or F*
Louisiana is one of the top 10 states for broiler production. - Answers - False
Which system of animal behavior refers to young crying for help when distressed,
disturbed, or hungry? - Answers - Care soliciting behavior
When working livestock, animals move forward when the handler crosses the
___________ of each animal. - Answers - Flight zone
Ewes and their newborn lambs are placed in _________________ in order to
encourage bonding. - Answers - Lambing jugs
On average, cattle defecate _______ times per day. - Answers - 12-18
Temperament is related to _______ and ______. - Answers - Genetics and previous
experience/handling
Cattle, pigs, and sheep have a visual field in excess of ______ degrees. - Answers -
300
Of the five types of animal restraint, which is the strongest method of controlling the
movement of an animal? - Answers - Chemical sedation or immobilization
Animals usually lose about 3% of their live weight when transported; this is called
__________. - Answers - Shrink
Which of the following is *not* a component of a beef cattle working facility? - Answers -
Stanchion
Which restraint technique is most appropriate when processing newborn calves? -
Answers - Flanking
Which of the following is *not* a restraint method used with horses? - Answers -
Squeeze chute
