AEST Animal Science 3.0 Study Guide || with Complete
Solutions.
In what region of the world were sheep first domesticated? correct answers Asia
How has per person consumption of eggs in the U.S changed in recent years? correct answers
Demand Increased
What factor have influenced the development of modern livestock breeds in the U.S? correct
answers High quality or high quantity
To which taxonomical "Class" or "Classes" does each of the major livestock and poultry animals
belong? correct answers Mammalia
What is the scientific name for a horse? correct answers Equus Callabrus
What type of career information can be found by visiting local a state employment services
office? correct answers Types of occupations available
What are two examples of animal science related jobs in the managers and financial specialists
sector of agriculture? correct answers Whole sale manager
Economist
What educational degree is generally necessary for a person who would like a job as a social
services professional within the field of animal science? correct answers College Graduates
Degree
What is an example of an electric shock hazard in a livestock hazard in a livestock barn? correct
answers Electrical cords or appliances that may come in contact with water
What safety equipment prevents build up of toxic gases from manure pits in a modern livestock
confinement building? correct answers Vent pipes
What are the proper guidelines for storing farm chemicals, such as pesticides? correct answers
Label should have a warning
Container should be solid
Should be put in a safe place
What is the proper method for restraining cattle in order to administer vaccinations? correct
answers Curved chute
Squeeze chute
What is an example of how employers can inform employees about rights and responsibilities
under the Occupational Safety and Health Act? correct answers Safety Data Sheet
, What are examples of normal behavior for swine? correct answers Rubbing nasal secretion on
the ground or on other pigs
Barbiting
Polydipsia (thirst)
What behaviors would indicate that a cow is in estrus? correct answers Inflamed appearance
Trying to mount other cattle
Discharge
What cell organelle ultimately controls the cell's metabolism, growth, and reproduction? correct
answers Nucleus
What is the function of the crop in the digestive system of poultry? correct answers Digestive
enzymes are added to the mix and physical grinding of food
What are the differences between the mammalian respiratory system and the avian respiratory
system? correct answers No nostrils
How does the endocrine system impact livestock animal production? correct answers The
endocrine system secretes hormones that are needed for growth and development
Where is the testicles of male chickens located? correct answers Within the body cavity near the
liver
What is the function of the isthmus in the reproductive system of female chickens? correct
answers Shell membranes are added to the yolk and whites
Describe practices that make it easier to move hogs from one place to another. correct answers A
hurdle or solid panel
What best practices should be followed when saddling a horse? correct answers Stand well back
and in the clear
How should livestock facilities for each species be designed to prevent accidents? correct
answers Keep floor dry, turn off faucets, take precautions
List some of the livestock production practices under attack by animal rights activists. correct
answers Testing chemicals, shampoo, lipstick, and aging cream
What division of the USDA is responsible for enforcing federal laws that address the humane
treatment and care of animals? correct answers The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
What is addressed in the standards of the Animal Welfare Act? correct answers Sale,
transportation, and handling of dogs/cats in research
Solutions.
In what region of the world were sheep first domesticated? correct answers Asia
How has per person consumption of eggs in the U.S changed in recent years? correct answers
Demand Increased
What factor have influenced the development of modern livestock breeds in the U.S? correct
answers High quality or high quantity
To which taxonomical "Class" or "Classes" does each of the major livestock and poultry animals
belong? correct answers Mammalia
What is the scientific name for a horse? correct answers Equus Callabrus
What type of career information can be found by visiting local a state employment services
office? correct answers Types of occupations available
What are two examples of animal science related jobs in the managers and financial specialists
sector of agriculture? correct answers Whole sale manager
Economist
What educational degree is generally necessary for a person who would like a job as a social
services professional within the field of animal science? correct answers College Graduates
Degree
What is an example of an electric shock hazard in a livestock hazard in a livestock barn? correct
answers Electrical cords or appliances that may come in contact with water
What safety equipment prevents build up of toxic gases from manure pits in a modern livestock
confinement building? correct answers Vent pipes
What are the proper guidelines for storing farm chemicals, such as pesticides? correct answers
Label should have a warning
Container should be solid
Should be put in a safe place
What is the proper method for restraining cattle in order to administer vaccinations? correct
answers Curved chute
Squeeze chute
What is an example of how employers can inform employees about rights and responsibilities
under the Occupational Safety and Health Act? correct answers Safety Data Sheet
, What are examples of normal behavior for swine? correct answers Rubbing nasal secretion on
the ground or on other pigs
Barbiting
Polydipsia (thirst)
What behaviors would indicate that a cow is in estrus? correct answers Inflamed appearance
Trying to mount other cattle
Discharge
What cell organelle ultimately controls the cell's metabolism, growth, and reproduction? correct
answers Nucleus
What is the function of the crop in the digestive system of poultry? correct answers Digestive
enzymes are added to the mix and physical grinding of food
What are the differences between the mammalian respiratory system and the avian respiratory
system? correct answers No nostrils
How does the endocrine system impact livestock animal production? correct answers The
endocrine system secretes hormones that are needed for growth and development
Where is the testicles of male chickens located? correct answers Within the body cavity near the
liver
What is the function of the isthmus in the reproductive system of female chickens? correct
answers Shell membranes are added to the yolk and whites
Describe practices that make it easier to move hogs from one place to another. correct answers A
hurdle or solid panel
What best practices should be followed when saddling a horse? correct answers Stand well back
and in the clear
How should livestock facilities for each species be designed to prevent accidents? correct
answers Keep floor dry, turn off faucets, take precautions
List some of the livestock production practices under attack by animal rights activists. correct
answers Testing chemicals, shampoo, lipstick, and aging cream
What division of the USDA is responsible for enforcing federal laws that address the humane
treatment and care of animals? correct answers The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
What is addressed in the standards of the Animal Welfare Act? correct answers Sale,
transportation, and handling of dogs/cats in research
