Animal Science II Study Set

Front

SAEs that involve the design, fabrication, and maintenance of agricultural equipment and structures fall into the ____ category.

Back

power, structural, and technical

Front

Which compartment of the ruminant digestive system is the largest and contains microbes to break down fiber?

Back

Rumen

Front

A beef cattle operation that uses grazing pastures for weaned calves to provide moderate weight gain with minimal grain being added to their diet is called a ____.

Back

stocker operation

Front

An animal that lives in a natural setting, must get food and water on its own, and is not cared for by humans is called a _____ animal.

Back

wild

Front

The life expectancy of indoor cats is ____ years.

Back

10-12

Front

What is the primary function of the rumen in ruminant animals?

Back

The rumen serves as a fermentation chamber where microbes break down fibrous plant material.

Front

Define 'feral' animal.

Back

A feral animal is one that has returned to the wild after being domesticated or is born in the wild and has had no human contact.

Front

What is a 'cow-calf operation'?

Back

A cow-calf operation is a type of beef cattle operation where cows are bred to produce calves that are raised until weaning.

Front

What is the difference between 'domesticated' and 'wild' animals?

Back

Domesticated animals are bred and cared for by humans, while wild animals live independently in their natural habitats.

Front

What is the role of microbes in the ruminant digestive system?

Back

Microbes help break down complex carbohydrates and fibers in the rumen, aiding in digestion.