WorksheetsExploring the Animal Industry Unit Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Animal welfare...
allows animals to have similar or equal rights to humans
is typically against animal agriculture
might eliminate animal products such as food, clothing, leisure, or research from their lives
gives humans more rights than animals but gives humans responsibility to provide humane treatment of animals
Animal rights...
gives humans more rights than animals but gives humans responsibility to provide humane treatment of animals
is for animal agriculture and farming
might eliminate animal products such as food, clothing, leisure, or research from their lives
Define Biosecurity
Measures taken to prevent diseases from spreading
Using chemicals to kill off bacteria from surfaces
Animals in groups which fight for dominance
Animals with a single compartment stomach that use gastric acids to digest their food
Define Sanitation
Measures taken to prevent diseases from spreading
Using chemicals to kill off bacteria from surfaces
Animals in groups which fight for dominance
Animals with a single compartment stomach that use gastric acids to digest their food
Define Flight Zone
Measures taken to prevent diseases from spreading
The distance an animal will go away from a handler if uncomfortable
Animals with a four compartment stomach that uses microorganisms to break down food
Animals with a single compartment stomach that use gastric acids to digest their food
Define Social Dominance
Animals in groups that fight to establish a group's hierarchy
The distance an animal will go away from a handler if uncomfortable
Animals with a four compartment stomach that uses microorganisms to break down food
Animals with a single compartment stomach that use gastric acids to digest their food
Define Monogastric
Animals in groups that fight to establish a group's hierarchy
The distance an animal will go away from a handler if uncomfortable
Animals with a four compartment stomach that uses microorganisms to break down food
Animals with a single compartment stomach that use gastric acids to digest their food
Define Ruminant
Animals in groups that fight to establish a group's hierarchy
The distance an animal will go away from a handler if uncomfortable
Animals with a four compartment stomach that uses microorganisms to break down food
Animals with a single compartment stomach that use gastric acids to digest their food
Define Market
Animals that are bred and raised for sale of meat and products
A method of farming that involves sustainable approaches and modern practices, often including pesticides, grain fed operations, confinement facilities, and other technologies.
Raises animals without the use of commercially developed chemicals
Placing animals in facilities that effectively and safely manage space and animal needs
Define Organic
Animals that are bred and raised for sale of meat and products
A method of farming that involves sustainable approaches and modern practices, often including pesticides, grain fed operations, confinement facilities, and other technologies.
Raises animals without the use of commercially developed chemicals
Placing animals in facilities that effectively and safely manage space and animal needs
Define Free Range/Pasture Raised
Placing animals in facilities with ample space which allows for less restriction, and more animal centered habitats
A method of farming that involves sustainable approaches and modern practices, often including pesticides, grain fed operations, confinement facilities, and other technologies.
A conventional practice with concentrated animal feeding operations
Placing animals in facilities that effectively and safely manage small spaces and animal needs
Define Conventional farming
Placing animals in facilities with ample space which allows for less restriction, and more animal centered habitats
A method of farming that involves sustainable approaches and modern practices, often including pesticides, grain fed operations, confinement facilities, and other technologies.
A practice with concentrated animal feeding operations
Placing animals in facilities that effectively and safely manage small spaces and animal needs
Define CAFO
Placing animals in facilities with ample space which allows for less restriction, and more animal centered habitats
A method of farming that involves sustainable approaches and modern practices, often including pesticides, grain fed operations, confinement facilities, and other technologies.
A practice with concentrated animal feeding operations
Placing animals in facilities that effectively and safely manage small spaces and animal needs
Define Confinement
Placing animals in facilities with ample space which allows for less restriction, and more animal centered habitats
A method of farming that involves sustainable approaches and modern practices, often including pesticides, grain fed operations, confinement facilities, and other technologies.
A practice with concentrated animal feeding operations
Placing animals in facilities that effectively and safely manage small spaces and animal needs
Define Bovine. Scientific name for:
Goats
Pigs
Cattle
Sheep
Poultry
Define Ovine. Scientific name for:
Goats
Pigs
Cattle
Sheep
Poultry
Define Caprine. Scientific name for:
Goats
Pigs
Cattle
Sheep
Poultry
Define Porcine. Scientific name for:
Goats
Pigs
Cattle
Sheep
Poultry
Define Avian. Scientific name for:
Goats
Pigs
Cattle
Sheep
Poultry
Define Docking
Removal of the tail for animal safety
A permanent animal identification method where small portions are cut out of ears
Removing animals from their mother's milk and placing them on solid feeds
The birthing process of animals
Define Parturition
Removal of the tail for animal safety
A permanent animal identification method where small portions are cut out of ears
Removing animals from their mother's milk and placing them on solid feeds
The birthing process of animals
Define Weaning
Removal of the tail for animal safety
A permanent animal identification method where small portions are cut out of ears
Removing animals from their mother's milk and placing them on solid feeds
The birthing process of animals
Define Notching
The duration of pregnancy in animals
A permanent animal identification method where small portions are cut out of ears
Natural or selective mating of animals with or without human interaction
The birthing process of animals
Define Breeding
The duration of pregnancy in animals
Using tools to supply semen to the females to impregnate them
Natural or selective mating of animals with or without human interaction
The birthing process of animals
Define Artificial Insemination
The duration of pregnancy in animals
Using tools to supply semen to the females to impregnate them
Natural or selective mating of animals with or without human interaction
The birthing process of animals
Define Gestation
The duration of pregnancy in animals
Using tools to supply semen to the females to impregnate them
Natural or selective mating of animals with or without human interaction
The birthing process of animals
United States Department of Agriculture
This group is the federal agriculture group that provides a variety of services including legislative, research, rural development, nutrition, etc.
This group is the state agriculture group that provides a variety of services for Virginians including legislative, rural development, environmental services, safe foods, and other state-specific needs.
Protects consumer's health by testing and regulating food, drugs, and cosmetics
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
This group is the federal agriculture group that provides a variety of services including legislative, research, rural development, nutrition, etc.
This group is the state agriculture group that provides a variety of services for Virginians including legislative, rural development, environmental services, safe foods, and other state-specific needs.
Protects consumer's health by testing and regulating food, drugs, and cosmetics
Food and Drug Administration
This group protects the natural resources and habitats of wild animals to ensure clean air, water, and land
This group is the state agriculture group that provides a variety of services for Virginians including legislative, rural development, environmental services, safe foods, and other state-specific needs.
Protects consumer's health by testing and regulating food, drugs, and cosmetics
Environmental Protection Agency
This group protects the natural resources and habitats of wild animals to ensure clean air, water, and land
This group helps with financial services for farmers
This group supports farmers in policies and legislation by lobbying or advocating for them to politicians
Farm Service Agency
This group protects the natural resources and habitats of wild animals to ensure clean air, water, and land
This group helps with financial services for farmers
This group supports farmers in policies and legislation by lobbying or advocating for them to politicians
Farm Bureau
This group is associated with educational universities and research
This group supports younger farmers that are starting in their farm careers
This group supports farmers in policies and legislation by lobbying or advocating for them to politicians
Young Farmers and Ranchers
This group is associated with educational universities and research
This group supports younger farmers that are starting in their farm careers
This group supports farmers in policies and legislation by lobbying or advocating for them to politicians
Cooperative Extension
This group is associated with educational universities and research
This group supports younger farmers that are starting in their farm careers
This group supports farmers in policies and legislation by lobbying or advocating for them to politicians
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) is best described as...
A government agency that approves of loans for farmers in the industry
A plan that is established in food services that identifies potential areas of concern and determines safe alternatives and actions
A form of biosecurity that involves the use of chemicals and/or technology
Cattle like to keep visual contact with others because they are herd animals. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Use solid walls to prevent animals from seeing distractions outside of the working area. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Check for things that may be slowing or stopping animal movement like shadows, hanging chains, or dogs. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Avoid entering an animal's space too deeply or too quickly as this can cause them to run away or back past you. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Use an animal's natural space and distance to move them. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Concentrate on moving the leaders rather than the rear animals if they are bunching up in a chute or area. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
An animal moves forward if the handler is behind their point of balance. An animal stops or moves in a different direction if the handler is in front of their point of balance. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Point of balance is found at:
The shoulder of the animal
The rump of the animal
The head of the animal
Facing the animal at the front
Avoid loud noises in cattle handling facilities as small noises are more effective. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Place rubber stops on gates to prevent squeaking and construct pipes so that exhausts are away from the handling area. This best describes:
Vision
Hearing
Flight Zone
Never fill a crowding pen leading to an alley and chute with:
more than one animal at a time
more than half to 3/4 full
more than 1/4 full
Grooved concrete, metal grating, or rubber mats can help with:
Preventing slippery surfaces
Easier time cleaning
Affordable flooring options
Facilitate entry by adding a spot light directed onto a ramp or other apparatus in order to:
Help the handlers see better
Help the animals move toward the light
No more than what percent of animals should fall outside the chute?
2%
5%
15%
No more than what percent of animals should vocalize in a squeeze chute?
2%
5%
15%
Should you ever isolate cattle?
No, you should try to put another animal with it since they are herd animals and like to stay with others.
Yes, cattle don't need to be around other animals if they are stressed.
Cattle tend to move in:
straight lines and sharp turns
curving lines and circles
Under desirable conditions, what percent of cattle should flow through cattle handling systems without the use of electric prods.
90% or more
75%-85%
65%-70%
Which tool should be used only as a last resort for moving animals?
plastic paddles
sorting sticks
electric prods
flags
True or False: whipping, hitting, kicking, or prodding animals with sharp objects is never okay
True
False
Slopes in pens should be designed so that water and liquid manure should:
Drain away from feed bunks
Should go wherever as long as someone will clean it up everyday
Pool up around the feed bunks
Ensure that mud accumulation is not deeper than an animals:
knees
waist
ankles
hooves
A proper shelter should include: (check all that apply)
proper drainage/waste removal
amount of space per animal
bedding
adequate inside ventilation and wind resistance
full grass coverage
How can time of day for moving or processing animals affect the well-being of animals?
Earlier times of day will allow for cooler temperatures that will make it more comfortable for animals to move
Animals have more energy later in the day so you should move them once they've been fed
Farmers like to get the chores done earlier rather than later so they'll be able to pay more attention to the animals and fix anything if something happens
Avoid working animals when:
heat stress potential is high for that day
they are eating or drinking
if the animal hasn't had enough sleep that night
If natural shade is not available from trees, what is something you can do to keep animals cool during hot, sunny days? (select all that apply)
mist them with water from sprinklers
install shade tarps
ponds that cattle can step into
just give them extra water
What is animal tagging?
A method used to apply the ID method into the ear much like an earring
A method by which the producer uses a metal rod and heat or frozen temperatures for marking the animal's hide
A method where the producer cuts "notches" out of an animal's ear
A method where the producer applies a permanent ink marking of an ID number
What is animal tattooing?
A method used to apply the ID method into the ear much like an earring
A method by which the producer uses a metal rod and heat or frozen temperatures for marking the animal's hide
A method where the producer cuts "notches" out of an animal's ear
A method where the producer applies a permanent ink marking of an ID number
Which ID method is considered the universal or standard ID system because all producers can understand the values of the punctures?
A method used to apply the ID method into the ear much like an earring
A method by which the producer uses a metal rod and heat or frozen temperatures for marking the animal's hide
A method where the producer cuts "notches" out of an animal's ear
A method where the producer applies a permanent ink marking of an ID number
Out of the list below, which should be done first in the process of animal ID with any method?
Animal Restraint
Sanitation of the animal ear or ID area
Application of ID method
