AEST Animal Science Cert Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Version 2025-
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What is agrosecurity? - AnswersThe use of all possible means and procedures to guard against
deliberate or incidental harm to the food production system
What is agroterrorism? - AnswersThe deliberate use of biological or chemical weapons to bring
harm to agricultural enterprises
What is bioterrorism? - AnswersThe deliberate use of biological or chemical weapons
Biosecurity - AnswersProtection from biological harm to living things from disease, pests,
bioterrorist
What are some symptoms of respiratory problems in humans? - AnswersCoughing, shortness
of breath, scratchy throat, headaches, and watery eyes
What are the symptoms of toxic organic dust syndrome? - AnswersCoughing, fever, chills,
headaches, muscle aches, shortness of breath, and fatigue
When is the most dangerous time when working with silos? - Answers12-60 hours after the silo
is filled
What situation would it be appropriate to enter a manure pit? - AnswersOnly when absolutely
necessary
What first aid measures should be followed for a suspected Rabies bite? - AnswersWash the
wound with soap and water
What should you do if you see an animal that is suspected of having Rabies? - AnswersCall local
animal control or the police
What wild animals commonly carry Rabies? - AnswersSkunks, raccoons, and bats
What dangerous gases can be produced by a manure pit? - AnswersAmmonia, hydrogen sulfide,
methane, and carbon dioxide
How do atmosphere-supplying respirators work? - AnswersIt supplies clean air for the worker to
breathe
What are some examples of atmospheric contamination when working on a farm? -
AnswersDust from feed, animal hair, and fecal matter
What are some ways diseases can be prevented? - AnswersCleanliness, vaccinations, proper
quarantine protocols, and avoiding exposure
How many feet of rope should be used to tie horses properly? - Answers2-3 feet
, Where should you avoid standing when working with horses? - AnswersDirectly behind them
What angle should you safely approach a horse from the side? - Answers45 Degrees
What symbol is used to mark a Class A fire extinguisher? - AnswersGreen Triangle
How must a class B fire be extinguished? - AnswersSmothered
What class of fire involves burning material that is combustible metal? - AnswersClass D
What class of fire includes electrical? - AnswersClass C
What condition can result when the body can't get rid of heat enough through sweating? -
AnswersHeatstroke
SDS - AnswersSafety Data Sheet
What federal agency ensures workers are kept safe in the workplace? - AnswersOSHA
What class of fires involve the burning of wood, paper, textiles, grass, trash or other similar
materials? - AnswersClass A
Dust filters should be worn by workers in animal confinement buildings. What size particles
must dust filters stop? - Answers0.3 Microns in diameter
True or false? Livestock workers are in danger of asbestos exposure. - AnswersFalse- asbestos
has been outlawed for use
What is an important factor in horse safety? - AnswersUnderstanding that horses have varying
temperaments
What should you remember when catching cattle in a head catch? - AnswersDon't miss and
leave open so cattle think they can walk through
What is the most efficient way to move cattle? - AnswersCalmly and quietly
How does lighting affect moving hogs? - AnswersIn artificial light, hogs tend to move more
easily from dark to light areas but in sunlight, hogs tend to balk when moving from a dark area
How are hogs different to move than other livestock? - AnswersTheir eyes are located further
forward on their head so they have better binocular vision and greater depth perception
What is the best way to handle hogs? - AnswersWith a hog board, hurdle, or solid panel
What should you be aware of when working with cattle? - AnswersCattle kick forward and then
to the rear.
What is the best way to increase livestock productivity? - AnswersDecrease Stress
2026
What is agrosecurity? - AnswersThe use of all possible means and procedures to guard against
deliberate or incidental harm to the food production system
What is agroterrorism? - AnswersThe deliberate use of biological or chemical weapons to bring
harm to agricultural enterprises
What is bioterrorism? - AnswersThe deliberate use of biological or chemical weapons
Biosecurity - AnswersProtection from biological harm to living things from disease, pests,
bioterrorist
What are some symptoms of respiratory problems in humans? - AnswersCoughing, shortness
of breath, scratchy throat, headaches, and watery eyes
What are the symptoms of toxic organic dust syndrome? - AnswersCoughing, fever, chills,
headaches, muscle aches, shortness of breath, and fatigue
When is the most dangerous time when working with silos? - Answers12-60 hours after the silo
is filled
What situation would it be appropriate to enter a manure pit? - AnswersOnly when absolutely
necessary
What first aid measures should be followed for a suspected Rabies bite? - AnswersWash the
wound with soap and water
What should you do if you see an animal that is suspected of having Rabies? - AnswersCall local
animal control or the police
What wild animals commonly carry Rabies? - AnswersSkunks, raccoons, and bats
What dangerous gases can be produced by a manure pit? - AnswersAmmonia, hydrogen sulfide,
methane, and carbon dioxide
How do atmosphere-supplying respirators work? - AnswersIt supplies clean air for the worker to
breathe
What are some examples of atmospheric contamination when working on a farm? -
AnswersDust from feed, animal hair, and fecal matter
What are some ways diseases can be prevented? - AnswersCleanliness, vaccinations, proper
quarantine protocols, and avoiding exposure
How many feet of rope should be used to tie horses properly? - Answers2-3 feet
, Where should you avoid standing when working with horses? - AnswersDirectly behind them
What angle should you safely approach a horse from the side? - Answers45 Degrees
What symbol is used to mark a Class A fire extinguisher? - AnswersGreen Triangle
How must a class B fire be extinguished? - AnswersSmothered
What class of fire involves burning material that is combustible metal? - AnswersClass D
What class of fire includes electrical? - AnswersClass C
What condition can result when the body can't get rid of heat enough through sweating? -
AnswersHeatstroke
SDS - AnswersSafety Data Sheet
What federal agency ensures workers are kept safe in the workplace? - AnswersOSHA
What class of fires involve the burning of wood, paper, textiles, grass, trash or other similar
materials? - AnswersClass A
Dust filters should be worn by workers in animal confinement buildings. What size particles
must dust filters stop? - Answers0.3 Microns in diameter
True or false? Livestock workers are in danger of asbestos exposure. - AnswersFalse- asbestos
has been outlawed for use
What is an important factor in horse safety? - AnswersUnderstanding that horses have varying
temperaments
What should you remember when catching cattle in a head catch? - AnswersDon't miss and
leave open so cattle think they can walk through
What is the most efficient way to move cattle? - AnswersCalmly and quietly
How does lighting affect moving hogs? - AnswersIn artificial light, hogs tend to move more
easily from dark to light areas but in sunlight, hogs tend to balk when moving from a dark area
How are hogs different to move than other livestock? - AnswersTheir eyes are located further
forward on their head so they have better binocular vision and greater depth perception
What is the best way to handle hogs? - AnswersWith a hog board, hurdle, or solid panel
What should you be aware of when working with cattle? - AnswersCattle kick forward and then
to the rear.
What is the best way to increase livestock productivity? - AnswersDecrease Stress
