Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology

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Arranging the breeding schedule so that groups of sows farrow at regular intervals throughout the year is called:

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multiple farrowing

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Since a person compares the feel and size of various parts of the reproductive tract to determine the stages of pregnancy, an accurate diagnosis requires:

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experience

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Body conditioning and its effects on conception in cows are very important because cows should have and wean a calf every: 18 months, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months

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12 months

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Which preventive maintenance procedure is performed as a part of breeding flock management to prevent the spread of diseases from eggs? Options: Adding vitamins to feed, Fumigating with formaldehyde, spraying with insecticides, Storning eggs at 80% humidity

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Fumigating with formaldehyde

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Hatching eggs are fumigated to help prevent the spread of:

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egg-borne diseases

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In confinement swine production, a management practice that increases conception rates is to: breed females at least twice each heat period, breed females once each heat period, breed gilts during the first heat period, check for standing heat each week

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breed females at least twice each heat period

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Equipment needed for palpation includes: coveralls and boots, obstetrical chains or rope, a plastic sleeve and lubricant, a thermometer and a watch

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a plastic sleeve and lubricant

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When a beef cow is artificially inseminated, a gloved hand is inserted into the animal's rectum to guide the inseminating rod through the:

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cervix

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A major disadvantage of synchronization of estrus in cows and heifers is:

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reduced breeding and calving seasons

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The process of feeling the reproductive tract of a cow to determine pregnancy is:

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palpation