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An Sci Semester Final
Test 2
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 1
11/28/2012

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Term
Chromosome
Definition
DNA containing macro structure
Term
The complete genetic material of an organism
Definition
genome
Term
gametes
Definition
reproductive cells
Term
Alleles
Definition
forms of a particular gene
Term
Hybrid Vigor
Definition
The superiority of an outbred individual to the average performance of the parent populations included in the cross
Term
Cloning
Definition
Process used to produce genetically identical copies of biological entities
Term
Temperament
Definition
Characteristic behavior or mode of response
Term
Applied ethology
Definition
The study of livestock behavior
Term
Stereotypies
Definition
Non-functional, repetitive behaviors
Term
Anthropomorphism
Definition
Attributing human thoughts, emotions, and characteristics to non-human entities
Term
Pathogen
Definition
Living, disease-producing agent
Term
Disease
Definition
Anything other than complete health
Term
Antibodies
Definition
Proteins in blood and fluid that recognize and attack specific characteristics to non-human entities
Term
APHIS
Definition
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Division within USDA specifically charged with protecting and promoting US agricultural health
Term
Animal performance is a combination of what two things?
Definition
Genetics and environment
Term
Explain the differences and similarities between genetically modified organisms and transgenic organisms.
Definition
GMO=any organism that has been altered using recombinant DNA technology.
Transgenic=GMO plus has had DNA from outside of species inserted into genetic code.
All transgenic are GMOs
Term
List one example of a widely accepted use of genetically modified organisms.
Definition
Chickens, baking, brewing, hybrid corn, cheese making
Term
List and explain three keys to training animals?
Definition
Remain calm to keep stress levels down. Treat the animal with care. Train animals in short bursts so they don't become distracted. Consistency, identify a reward that works.
Term
List and explain one strategy to keep restrained animals calm?
Definition
Avoid loud or sudden noises so the animal does not become startled. Slow, steady movements, secure footing.
Term
List and explain two important points/aspects of effective livestock handling?
Definition
Keep the animals calm to reduce stress. Do not use electric prods.
No brute force.
Move in small groups.
Handlers safe.
Term
Why is it particularly important to handle young animals effectively?
Definition
The type of handling that young animals get becomes programmed into their minds, which affects them later on.
Term
How do effective stockpersons express dominance over animals?
Definition
Let the animals express their normal behavior, but don;t reward the bad behavior. Use knowledge of animal behavior to control.
Term
Parturition
Definition
Involves the contractions of the uterus and the hormone oxytocin
Term
Estrus
Definition
Female is receptive to mating
Term
Implantation
Definition
Embryo attaches to wall of uterus and placenta develops
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lactation
Definition
the act of expressing milk
Term
Fertilization
Definition
Oocyte and sperm fuse to form zygote
Term
Mature male cattle
Definition
Bull
Term
Mature female cattle
Definition
Cow
Term
Young male cattle
Definition
Bullock
Term
young female cattle
Definition
heifer
Term
newborn cattle
Definition
calf
Term
castrated male cattle
Definition
steer
Term
Act of parturition cattle
Definition
Calving
Term
mature male swine
Definition
boar
Term
mature female swine
Definition
sow
Term
young male swine
Definition
boar
Term
young female swine
Definition
gilt
Term
newborn swine
Definition
pig
Term
castrated male swine
Definition
barrow
Term
act of parturition swine
Definition
farrowing
Term
mature male sheep
Definition
ram
Term
mature female sheep
Definition
ewe
Term
young male sheep
Definition
ram lamb
Term
young female sheep
Definition
ewe lamb
Term
newborn sheep
Definition
lamb
Term
castrated male sheep
Definition
wether
Term
act of parturition sheep
Definition
lambing
Term
mature male goat
Definition
buck
Term
mature female goat
Definition
doe
Term
young male goat
Definition
buck kid
Term
young female goat
Definition
doe kid
Term
newborn goat
Definition
kid
Term
castrated male goat
Definition
wether
Term
parturition goat
Definition
kidding
Term
mature male chicken
Definition
cock
Term
mature female chicken
Definition
hen
Term
young male chicken
Definition
chick
Term
young female chicken
Definition
chick
Term
newborn chicken
Definition
chick
Term
castrated male chicken
Definition
capon
Term
parturition chicken
Definition
there is none
Term
mature male horse
Definition
stallion
Term
mature female horse
Definition
mare
Term
young male horse
Definition
colt
Term
young female horse
Definition
filly
Term
newborn horse
Definition
foal
Term
castrated male horse
Definition
gelding
Term
parturition horse
Definition
foaling
Term
mature male dog
Definition
dog
Term
mature female dog
Definition
bitch
Term
young male dog
Definition
puppy dog
Term
young female dog
Definition
puppy bitch
Term
newborn dog
Definition
pup
Term
castrated male dog
Definition
castrate
Term
parturition in dog
Definition
whelping
Term
mature male cat
Definition
tom
Term
mature female cat
Definition
queen
Term
young male cat
Definition
no term
Term
young female cat
Definition
no term
Term
newborn cat
Definition
kitten
Term
castrated male cat
Definition
gib
Term
parturition in cat
Definition
littering
Term
What animals are consumed for meat?
Definition
Young females and castrated males
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