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ADSC Test 3
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
11/01/2016

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Term
Random Mating
Definition
no selection
Term
Inbreeding
Definition
mating of animals that are more closely related than the average population. Results in reduction of variation
Term
Line breeding
Definition
concentrates on the genotype of one superior animal
Example: sire mating to granddaughter
Term
Inbreeding depression
Definition
reduction of genetic variability and thus reduced vigor and fertility
Term
Outbreeding
Definition
also called outcrossing or outbreeding. mating of animals that are less closely related than the average of the population. This is mainly seen in crossbreeds, but can be seen by bringing other animals into the herd.
Term
Calculating heterosis
Definition
Example: Duroc Boar gains 2.4lbs/day mated with a Yorkshire sow that gains 1.8 lbs/day and results in a crossbreed that gains 2.3 lbs/day.

avg of parents=2.1
2.3-2.1=.2 which is heterosis
.2/2.1*100=9.5 which is % heterosis
Term
High heritability results in _______ heterosis. Example: _______
Definition
Low. Carcass weight
Term
Medium heritability results in ______ heterosis. Example: _______
Definition
Medium. Growth rates
Term
Low heritability results in ______ heterosis. Example: _______
Definition
High. Reproduction
Term
Crossbreeding systems
Definition
two breed terminal
two breed rotational
three breed rotational
three breed rota-terminal
Term
Mating systems provide a
Definition
organized manner of mating the "selected" animals
Term
Two breed terminal
Definition
takes pure bred sire & pure bred dam. All progeny go to market.
Term
Advantages to two breed terminal
Definition
simple & it maximizes heterosis at 100%
Term
Disadvantages to two breed terminal
Definition
Must maintain purebred herds
No heterosis in females
Term
Two breed rotational
Definition
takes pure bred sire and crossbred dam. heifers that are born into herd 1 are moved to herd 2 and bred with bull B. steers & cull heifers go to market
Term
Advantages to two breed rotational
Definition
simple, produces replacement females, heterosis in dam
Term
disadvantages to two breed rotational
Definition
only 67% heterosis, need two pastures
Term
three breed rotational
Definition
like two breed but adds 1 more breed
Term
advantages to three breed rotational
Definition
about 86% heterosis, produces replacement females, heterosis in dam
Term
disadvantages to three breed rotational
Definition
large #s needed, multiple pastures needed, labor intensive
Term
two breed rota-terminal
Definition
two breed rotational except when heifers do not perform in A or B, you give them one last chance in herd C. Everything born from herd C goes to market. Heifers from A & B that also do not perform in C go to market.
Term
Advantages to two breed rota-terminal
Definition
produce replacement females, heterosis in females, max heterosis in terminal cross calves, complimentarity in terminal cross calves
Term
Disadvantages to two breed rota-terminal
Definition
only 67% heterosis in rotational calves, big #s needed, lots of management input
Term
Endocrine System
Definition
endocrine glands secrete hormones carried to other parts of the body through the bloodstream
Term
Hormones
Definition
Chemical substances that are carried by the blood stream to a target organ and elicit a consistent response
Term
Endocrine glands
Definition
pituitary, hypothalamus, gonads, thyroid gland, adrenal cortex, pancreas, uterus, placenta
Term
Pituitary gland location
Definition
base of the brain
Term
Hypothalamus location
Definition
above the pituitary gland in the brain
Term
Gonads locations
Definition
testes & ovaries
Term
thyroid location
Definition
lobes on either side of the larynx
Term
adrenal cortex location
Definition
close to kidneys
Term
pancreas location
Definition
near duodenum
Term
Hormones produced by anterior pituitary
Definition
Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH), Andrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH), Follicle stimulating Hormone (FSH), Leteinizing Hormone (LH), Prolactin (PRL)
Term
Hormones produced by the posterior pituitary
Definition
oxytocin
Term
Hormones produced by the hypothalamus
Definition
Gonadotroppin Releasing Hormone (GnRH), Prolactin Inhibiting Factor (PIF), Prolactin Releasing Factor (PRF), Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH), Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH), Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
Term
Hormones produced by the gonads
Definition
testosterone, estrogen
Term
Growth Hormone (GH)
Definition
aka somatotropin, stimulates growth of bone & muscle, extends lactation
Term
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Definition
stimulates the thyroid gland
Term
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
Definition
stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroids involved in energy metabolism
Term
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Definition
male- FSH stimulates stroll cells in testes to initiate spermatogenesis up to secondary spermatocytes
female-FSH stimulates granolas cells in ovary to enlarge and develop the follicle on the ovary; also acts synergistically with lutenizing hormone to stimulate estrogen production
Term
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Definition
Male-stimulates interstitial cells of the testes to produce testosterone also called interstitial cell stimulating hormone when referring to males
female-stimulates luteal cells in the ovary to: ovulate, form the corpus lute, stimulate progesterone production & secreation, and it acts with FSH to stimulate estrogen production
Term
Prolactin (PRL)
Definition
Initiation & maintenance of lactation
Induces maternal behaivor
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
stimulates contraction of smooth muscle of uterus & oviduct and therefore stimulates transport of sperm & ova and expels the fetus at parturition. Also stimulates the myoepthelial cells to cause "milk letdown"
Term
Gonadotroppin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Definition
Stimulates release of FSH & LH from anterior pituitary
Term
Prolactin Inhibiting Factor (PIF) & Prolactin Releasing Factor (PRF)
Definition
inhibits & releases prolactin
Term
Growth Hormone Releasing & Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormones (GHRH & GHIH)
Definition
inhibits & releases GH
Term
Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
Definition
stimulates release of ACTH from anterior pituitary
Term
Testosterone (T2)
Definition
produced in Leydig (interstitial) cells of the testes
stimulates spermatogenesis in the seminferous tubules
develops and maintains secondary sex glands
develops secondary sex characteristics
increases libido
increases nitrogen retention
Term
Estrogen
Definition
produced in follicles on the ovary & placenta
stimulates "estrus" behavior
maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics
needed for normal growth of uterus & female reproduction tract
stimulates duct development in the mammary gland
interacts with oxytocin & prostaglandin to increase uterine contractibility
increases nitrogen retention
Term
Progesterone
Definition
produced by the CL & placenta
maintains pregnancy
promotes uterine glandular development
inhibits uterine contractions
acts synergistically with estrone to stimulate estrus behavior
promotes alveolar growth in the mammary glands
inhibits LH (blocks ovulation)
Term
Relaxin
Definition
produced by the ovary
causes the relaxation & dilation of the cervix during birth
relaxation of the pubic synphasis during birth
Term
Prostaglandin (PGFsub2alpha)
Definition
produced by uterus
causes regression of the CL and restarts estrous cycle which decreases progesterone
Term
Triiodothronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)
Definition
Need iodine for normal function
accelerate all aspects of carb, lipid, and protein metabolism
increases basal metabolic rate and body temperature
Term
Glucocorticoids
Definition
produced by adrenal gland
stimulate gluconeogenesis (turns proteins into carbs)
Term
Mineralocorticoids
Definition
produced by adrenal gland
regulate Na, Ca, and water balance
Term
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Definition
produced by adrenal gland
regulates fight or flight
Term
Insulin & Glucagon
Definition
produced by pancreas
regulates the passage of glucose in and out of the bloodstream
Term
Cattle estrous cycle
Definition
20 days
Term
Cattle ovulates
Definition
AFTER ESTRUS
Term
Mare reaches puberty at
Definition
20 months compared to other animals which is around 5-18 months
Term
Estrous cycle in the ewe
Definition
17 days compared to 21-22 in others
Term
Sperm production occurs in
Definition
seminiferous tubules (sertolli cells)
needs FSH and T2 to regulate production
Term
Scrotum
Definition
houses & protects testes
maintains testicular temperature
Tunica Dartus and Cremaster muscles regulate testes distance from the body
Pampiniform plexus
Term
Average temperature of testes in the bull
Definition
3-7F lower than body temperature
Term
Average temperature of testes in ram
Definition
9-13F lower than body temperature
Term
Tunica Dartus
Definition
inside scrotum
regulates testes distance from body
Term
Cremaster
Definition
in spermatic cord
regulates testes distance from body
Term
pampiniform plexus
Definition
capillary system that allows blood temp to be changed before it reaches the testes
Term
Epididymis
Definition
maturation, storage, and concentration of sperm cells
caput
corpus
caudal
Term
Caput epididymus
Definition
head..closest to testes
fluid absorption occurs
Term
Corpus epididymus
Definition
body
Term
Caudal epididymus
Definition
tail..farthests from testes
sperm are concentrated and stored
Term
Vas deferens/Doctus Deferens
Definition
transport of sperm from caudal epididymus to urethra
Term
Ampulla
Definition
enlarged portion of Vas near urethra
accumulation of sperm prior to ejaculation
absent in boar
Term
Urethra
Definition
large muscular canal from bladder through penis
Term
Seminal vesicle and prostate
Definition
empty into urethra near the junction of the bladder
Term
Seminal vesicle
Definition
secretes fluid (citric acid, fructose, sorbitol) into urethra for the sperm
much larger in boars than in other species
Term
Prostate gland
Definition
secretes fluid containing buffers and minerals
small in the bull
absent in the ram
Term
Bulbourethral (cowpers) gland
Definition
empties into the urethra away from bladder
secretes the "gel" fraction to semen that helps seal the cervix
large in the boar
Term
Penis
Definition
copulatory organ
ejaculation of seminal fluids
expulsion of urine
Term
fibroelastic penis
Definition
s shaped (sigmoid flexure) when relaxed
retractor penis muscles that reform the S shape following copulation
same length all the time
present in bull, ram, and boar
Term
Stallion gains erection through
Definition
engorgement with blood
Term
Ovary functions
Definition
ova production
estrogen (from follicle) and progesterone (from CL) production
Term
Uterus
Definition
Site for development of fetus and sperm transport
Term
Bicornuate
Definition
small uterine body and large horns
found in pig
Term
Bipartite
Definition
larger uterine body and smaller horns
found in horse, cow, and ewe
Term
Cervix
Definition
neck of uterus
primary function to keep uterus clean
only open during parturition and estrus
thick walled
collagenous rings or folds
site for semen deposition in sow
Term
Vagina
Definition
birth canal at parturition and site of semen deposition in the cow and ewe
the urethra from the bladder enters into the vagina floor near the vulva
Term
Vulva
Definition
external portion of the female genitalia
Term
clitoris
Definition
has the same embryonic origin as the male penis
highly innervated
clitoral massage-sometimes done with AI in cattle
Term
Clitoral massage may
Definition
increase uterine motility
may synchronize LH surge
Term
Fertile life of ova
Definition
cattle, sheep, pig 8-12 hours
horse 16-24 hours
Term
Fertile life of sperm
Definition
cattle, sheep, pigs 24-48 hours
horse 72-120 hours
Term
Fertilization
Definition
occurs at junction of ampulla and isthmus
results in zygote which divides cells about every 20 hours
Term
1st cleavage of zygote
Definition
goes from 1 to 2 cells
occurs about 24 hours after fertilization
Term
8 cell stage occurs
Definition
within 2-3 days after fertilization
Term
Zygote passes into the uterus
Definition
3-4 days after fertilization
called the morula stage
has 16-32 cells
Term
Blastocyst
Definition
5-8 days after fertilization
Term
In general, lowly heritable traits exhibit a greater amount of heterosis than highly heritable ones
Definition
true
Term
Relaxin causes relaxation of the cervix during estrus to allow sperm to move through the cervix into the uterus for fertilization
Definition
false
Term
lobules are the basic secretory unit of the udder
Definition
false
Term
In the female repro tract, the fertile life of the ova is usually shorter than that of the sperm
Definition
true
Term
the sigmoid flexure can be found in the ram, buck, and bull, but not in the stallion or boar
Definition
false
Term
iodine is necessary for proper function of the thyroid hormones
Definition
true
Term
a terminal crossbreeding program has more heterosis compared to a rotational crossbreeding program
Definition
true
Term
the hormones responsible for maintaining pregnancy, prostaglandin, is produced by both the placenta and the CL in cattle and pigs
Definition
false
Term
pigs have a digestive system very similar to humans which makes them excellent models for studying nutritional deficiencies
Definition
true
Term
US dairy cow numbers and total milk production have declined since the 70s
Definition
false
Term
a pregnant cow that has her ovaries removed during the last trimester of pregnancy has the ability to carry her fetus to term
Definition
false
Term
mose breeds of sheep mate in spring when days get longer
Definition
false
Term
lutalyse, a prostaglandin-based synchronization drug, requires multiple injections to synchronize the herd
Definition
true
Term
selection changes gene frequencies
Definition
true
Term
a declining level of progesterone in the blood means that an LH surge will occur within 8-12 hours
Definition
true
Term
the mare can conceive during a foal heat
Definition
true
Term
the major effect of inbreeding is to increase the number of pairs of heterozygous alleles at homologous gene sites
Definition
true
Term
two breed terminal crossbreed program maximizes heterosis in offspring
Definition
true
Term
in the cotyledonary type of placental attachment, cotyledons from the fetal tissue and caruncles from the maternal tissue form placentomes which allow transfer of nutrients from the dam to the fetus
Definition
true
Term
________ is the system of mating individuals that are less closely related than the average animals in a population
Definition
cross breeding
Term
in the blastocyst, the ____________ develops into the placenta
Definition
tropoblast
Term
the four parts of the oviduct are the __________, infundibulum, ampulla, and ________
Definition
fimbriliae, isthmus
Term
embryo transfer is a process that includes super ovulation of an outstanding female using the hormones _________ and __________ followed by breeding of the female and _________ to remove the viable embryos
Definition
GnRH, FSH, Flushing
Term
the ________ which is absent in the boar, is an enlarged portion of the vas deferens that stores semen in species that ejaculate quickly
Definition
ampulla
Term
the synchronization hormone, __________, used in the CIDR, is given to the female for a period of time and then removed to bring about estrus
Definition
progesterone
Term
______ is defined as the increased performance of the crossbred offspring compared to the average of the purebred parents
Definition
heterosis
Term
the three membranes of the placenta are the __________ which is the closest to the fetus, the __________ which is the middle membrane, and the ________ which is the closest to the uterus
Definition
amnion, allantois, chorion
Term
_______ is the primary hormone that causes ovulation and ________ is the primary hormone that causes growth of the follicle
Definition
LH, FSH
Term
A _______ develops on the ovary after the ovulation of a mature ova from a _______ follicle
Definition
Corpus luteum, graafrian
Term
the two primary suspensory ligaments of the udder are the ______________ and the __________
Definition
median suspensory, lateral suspensory
Term
Sows and mares have __________ placental attachment while cows and ewes have _________ attachment
Definition
diffuse, cotledonary
Term
the average gestation length of cows is __________ while the sow's gestation length is _________ and the ewes is ______
Definition
275 days, 114 days, 147 days
Term
_________ is the hormone produced by the uterus that signals the cow that she is not pregnant and causes regression of the CL
Definition
prostaglandin
Term
the dairy cow produces about _____% of her milk from the front two quarters
Definition
40
Term
the _____ is the female with the shortest estrous cycle while the _____ is the female with the longest estrus
Definition
ewe, mare
Term
the site of semen deposition in the cow is the ________ while the boar deposits his semen in the _________ of the sow
Definition
vagina, cervix
Term
an ewe has a _______ type uterus with a large body and small horns while the sow has a ________ uterus with large horns
Definition
bipartite, bicornuate
Term
in the ram, spermatogenesis occurs in the ________ while testosterone is produced in the ______
Definition
stroll cells, leydig cells
Term
in the inner cell mass, the _______ develops into muscle, the _______ develops into the brain and spinal tissues and the ______ develops into the digestive tract
Definition
mesoderm, ectoderm, endoderm
Term
hormones produced by the _____ are involved in regulating water balance and the "fight or flight" response
Definition
adrenal gland
Term
signs that a sow is exhibiting estrus
Definition
swollen vulva
stands to be ridden
erect ears
Term
Checking twice a day, you would breed a sow showing estrus when?
Definition
12 hours after detection & 12 hours after 1st breeding
Term
accessory sex glands of stallion
Definition
cowpers gland
prostate gland
seminal vesicle
Term
factors other than management that influence milk production
Definition
age, breed, size, nutrition,disease, season, mastitis
Term
ways to reduce birth weight in beef cattle
Definition
age & size of dam, ambient temperature, increase litter size, genetics
Term
functions of placenta
Definition
hormone release, nutrition, waste removal, respiration, protection
Term
advantages of AI
Definition
superior genetics, disease control, eliminates excess males, accurate record keeping
Term
signs a cow is in estrus
Definition
vocalization, mounting other cows, swelling of vulva, stands to be mounted
Term
it is important for the dairy calf to stay with its mother for the first 7 days to receive adequate colostrum
Definition
false
Term
there is usually no transfer between a dairy cow's udder quarters
Definition
true
Term
incomplete milking of a dairy cow can cause decline in production
Definition
true
Term
estrumate, a prostaglandin, requires multiple injections to synchronize a herd
Definition
true
Term
estrogen is the hormone responsible for the alveolar development in the mammary glands
Definition
false
Term
increasing roughage to a dairy cow decreases fat content of milk
Definition
false
Term
approximately 20% more milk will be obtained when milking 4x/day compared to 3x/day
Definition
false
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