#1
Which of the following is a common method for controlling internal parasites in cattle?
Drenching
ExplanationAdministering medication orally to treat parasites.
#2
What is the term for the process of breeding animals with desirable traits to produce offspring with those traits?
Selective breeding
ExplanationBreeding for specific traits to enhance genetic characteristics.
#3
What is the term for the process of removing horns from cattle?
Dehorning
ExplanationRemoving horns for safety and management purposes.
#4
Which of the following is a common method for controlling external parasites in livestock?
Ear tagging
ExplanationUsing ear tags infused with insecticides to control parasites.
#5
Which of the following is a method for controlling flies in livestock facilities?
Fly traps
ExplanationTraps designed to capture and kill flies.
#6
What is the purpose of a creep feeder in livestock management?
To allow access to feed for young animals while excluding adults
ExplanationProviding specialized feeding areas for young animals.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting livestock housing design?
Owner's favorite color
ExplanationColor preference of the owner is not relevant to housing design.
#8
What is the primary purpose of a squeeze chute in cattle handling?
To restrain cattle for various procedures
ExplanationRestraining cattle safely during medical procedures.
#9
What is the purpose of the withers in livestock anatomy?
To attach muscles for movement
ExplanationPoint where the shoulder and neck muscles attach for movement.
#10
Which of the following diseases primarily affects sheep and goats and is caused by a parasitic nematode?
Scrapie
ExplanationDegenerative neurological disease caused by prions.
#11
Which of the following is a common symptom of foot rot in cattle?
Lameness
ExplanationLimping or difficulty walking due to hoof infection.
#12
What is the purpose of a gestation crate in pig farming?
To confine pregnant sows during gestation
ExplanationProviding safe and controlled space for pregnant sows.
#13
Which of the following is a symptom of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)?
Coughing
ExplanationCoughing as a sign of respiratory illness in cattle.
#14
Which of the following is a common mineral deficiency in cattle that can lead to weakened bones and joints?
Calcium deficiency
ExplanationLack of calcium causing skeletal problems.
#15
Which of the following is a method for controlling internal parasites in sheep?
Drenching
ExplanationAdministering medication orally to treat internal parasites in sheep.
#16
What is the term for the practice of allowing livestock to graze on natural vegetation in a designated area?
Free-range farming
ExplanationAllowing animals to roam and graze freely in a designated area.
#17
Which of the following is a symptom of Newcastle disease in poultry?
Decreased egg production
ExplanationReduced egg laying as a sign of Newcastle disease.