Animal Health and Care 2022-23 1S Final

Agriculture is the science of (there can be more than one answer)

• cultivating

• soil

• growing crops

• raising animals to produce food, fiber and companionship

Agribusiness is considered to be the largest industry in the United States due to the amount of output and employment.

• True

• False

Animal Systems include the study of life processes, health, ______________ , genetics and management of domestic animals.

• nutrition

• habits

• sizes

• hiding places

Animal Agriculture also includes animals being used for research and fiber.

• True

• False

Animal trends and issues include:

• animal cruelty

• elective surgical procedures

• animals riding horses

• pet owner knowledge

Animal cruelty is defined as either ________________________ abuse or failure to take care of an animal.

• forgetful

• deliberate

• useful

• necessary

Pet owners spend the most money on which of the following?

• veterinary expenses

• supplies and medicines

• food

• grooming

Some risks involved in owning and working with small animals would be (more than one answer)

• zoonoses

• injured animal due to mishandling

• no risks at all

• injured human due to animal mishandling

Diseases transmitted from animals to humans are known as

• bacteria

• virus

• zoonoses

• parasites

Methods used to keep animals secure and calm while treating them is known as

• nutrition restraint

• physical restraint

• psychological restraint

• water retention