AEST Study Guide 3.0 High Grades Earned.

What region of the world were sheep 1st domesticated? Asia How has per person consumption of eggs in the U.S. changed in recent yrs? What factors have influenced the dev. of modern livestock breeds in the U.S.? Its increased; Demand for high quality products/high quantity products. To which taxonomical ¨class¨ or ¨classes¨ does each of the major livestock & poultry animals belong? Mammalia & Ave's What´s the scientific name for a horse? Equus Caballus What type of career info can be found by visiting local a state employment services office? Type of occupation available. What are 2 ex. of animal science related jobs in the managers and financial specialists sector of Ag? Economist & Retail manager What educational degree´s generally necessary for a person who´d like a job as a special services professional w/in the field of animal science? College graduates degree What´s an ex. of an electric shock hazard in a livestock barn? What safety equipment prevents buildup of toxic gases from manure pits in a modern livestock confinement building? Power failure; vent pipes What´re the proper guidelines for storing farm chemicals, such as pesticides? Warning label, solid container, & safe storage. What´s the proper method for restraining cattle in order to administer vaccinations? Squeeze Chute What´s an ex. of how employers can inform employees ab rights & responsibilities under the OSHA? Safety Data Sheet What´re some ex. of normal behavior 4 swine? bar biting, Rubbing nasal secretions on the ground & /or other pigs, & being thirsty. What behaviors would indicate that a cow´s in estrus? Trying to mount, Inflamed appearance, & discharge. What organelle controls the cell´s metabolism, growth, & reproduction? Nucleus. What´s the function of the crop in the digestive system of poultry? stores food, softens it w/ saliva & secretions from crop wall. Compare/ Contrast 3 types of muscle found in the body. What´s the function of the urinary system? Smooth-unstriated/Cardiac-Striated/Skeletal-Striated voluntary; Urinary system: Filters substances in the kidneys & expels wastes from the bladder once full. Differences between Mammalian & Avian respiratory systems? Birds don´t have nostrils, alveolis, or a diaphragm How does endocrine system impact livestock animal production?