Animal Management

Which of the following identification methods is primarily used in the swine industry?

• Branding

• Tattoos

• Ear notches

• Ear tags

Which type of branding destroys the hair follicles to create a bald scar?

• Freeze branding

• Scar branding

• Hair branding

• Hot branding

Caprine refers to what species?

• Sheep

• Swine

• Goat

• Cattle

For record keeping purposes, where are tattoos placed on an animal?

• Left hip

• Inside of the ear

• Right hip

• Outside of the ear

Which of the following is NOT a form of permanent identification?

• Ear notches

• Ear tags

• Tattoos

• Brands

According to the segment, which of the following should NOT be used to evaluate an animal’s health?

• Temperament

• Eating habits

• Movement

• Drinking habits

How long is a cow’s gestation period?

• 11 months

• Five months

• Nine months

• Three months

Which of the following is NOT a method of reproduction?

• Natural breeding

• Artificial insemination

• Embryo transfer

• Superovulation

Which group of nutrients is made up of starches and sugars?

• Fats

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Which of the following is the most crucial nutrient?

• Minerals

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins