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Animal Science II Large 5.03&5.04

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A major advantage of synchronization of estrus is cows and heifers is:

a)

Higher conception rates

b)

Less uniform calf crop

c)

Lower level of management required

d)

Reduced breeding and calving season

2.

Genetically engineered bovine somatotrophin (bST) given to dairy cattle results in:

a)

Increased milk production

b)

More fat and weight increases

c)

More fat and weight losses

d)

Reduced milk production

3.

One of the major advantages of embryo cloning is:

a)

Genetically uniform offspring

b)

Genetically diverse offspring

c)

High costs

d)

Low success rates

4.

The technology that opened the door for biotechnology to be used in animal reproduction is:

a)

Bioengineered vaccines

b)

Cloning

c)

Embryo transfer

d)

Monoclonal antibody technology

5.

An area of biotechnology that uses monoclonal antibodies to improved animal health by increasing accuracy and reducing time is:

a)

Diagnostic testing

b)

Disease prevention

c)

Embryo transfer

d)

Parasite prevention

6.

The biotechnology activity that can most rapidly increase the uniformity of cattle in a herd is:

a)

Artificial insemination

b)

Cloning

c)

Embryo transfer

d)

Purebreeding

7.

In embryo transfer, the embryos are removed from the female donor by a process called:

a)

Drenching

b)

Flushing

c)

Infusion

d)

Sterilization

8.

A major advantage of embryo transfer is that it speeds the genetic improvement of a herd of beef cattle from the:

a)

Bull

b)

Dam

c)

Siblings

d)

Sire

9.

The genetics of cloned animals are:

a)

Different

b)

Identical

c)

Randomly mixed

d)

Recessive

10.

The major problem that most people have with the use of biotechnology in animal production is the:

a)

Cost of development

b)

Education needed to use it

c)

Fear of the unknown

d)

Profits made by farmers

11.

Brucellosis testing, pregnancy diagnosis testing and treating scours are applications of:

a)

Bioengineered vaccines

b)

Bovine somatotrophin production

c)

Embryo transfer

d)

Monoclonal antibody technology

12.

Removing a nucleus from an embryo before the embryo is implanted in the uterus wall and placing the nucleus into a mature, unfertilized egg cell is nuclear transfer or:

a)

Artificial insemination

b)

Crossbreeding

c)

Embryo cloning

d)

Palpation

13.

The highest percentage of all reproductive failures in cows is caused by what?

a)

Diseases

b)

Parasites

c)

Unconditioned, thin cows

d)

Weather conditions

14.

Body conditioning and its effects on conception in cows are very important because cows should have an wean a calf every:

a)

6 months

b)

12 months

c)

18 months

d)

24 months

15.

Which preventative maintenance procedure is performed as a part of breeding flock management to prevent the spread of diseases from eggs?

a)

Adding vitamins to feed

b)

Fumigating with formaldehyde

c)

Spraying with insecticides

d)

Storing eggs at 80% humidity

16.

A major advantage of synchronization of estrus in cows and heifers is what?

a)

Higher conception rates

b)

Less uniform calf crop

c)

Lower level of management required

d)

Reduced breeding and calving seasons

17.

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 what?

a)

Experience

b)

Knowledge

c)

Speed

d)

Veterinarian's License

18.

A disadvantage of multiple farrowing compared to other farrowing systems is that multiple farrowing:

a)

Increases investment per pig

b)

Makes less efficient use of facilities

c)

Requires better management

d)

Spreads income throughout the year

19.

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

a)

Artificial insemination

b)

Palpation

c)

Parturition

d)

Sterilization

20.

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

a)

Cervix

b)

Fallopian tube

c)

Infundibulum

d)

Vas deferens

21.

What type of breeding is used because of the low fertility problems and the large size of male turkeys?

a)

Artificial insemination

b)

Confinement breeding

c)

Embryo transfer

d)

Natural breeding

22.

An advantage of using artificial insemination compared to natural breeding of beef cattle is that:

a)

A trained inseminator is needed

b)

A wider variety of superior bulls can be used

c)

More equipment is required

d)

More time is required

23.

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

a)

Double farrowing

b)

Multiple farrowing

c)

Seasonal farrowing

d)

Single farrowing

24.

Hatching eggs are fumigated to help prevent the spread of:

a)

Egg-borne diseases

b)

External parasites

c)

Internal parasites

d)

Nutritional disorders

25.

Equipment needed for palpation includes:

a)

Coveralls and boots

b)

Obstetrical chains and ropes

c)

Plastic sleeves and lubricant

d)

Thermometer and watch

26.

In confinement swine production, a management practice that increases conception rates is to:

a)

Breed females at least twice each head period

b)

Breed females once each heat period

c)

Breed gilts during the first head period

d)

Check for standing heat each week

27.

In breeding flock management, eggs are gather several times per day and packed:

a)

In random positions

b)

With dirt and manure on them

c)

With large end down

d)

With large end up