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Vet Asst 2 Sem 2 Exam Review
Hillsborough County Exam Review
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Veterinary Medicine
10th Grade
05/25/2011

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Which breed of horse originated in the US, ranges in size from 11.2 to 13 handsĀ and has an Appaloosa color pattern
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Pony of the Americas

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Term
Which breed of horse originated in the US and was used for short distance racing and working cattle?
Definition
Quarter Horse
Term
Which breed of horse is a descendant of horses brought to the Americas by the Spanish?
Definition
American Mustang
Term
Describe the Appaloosa color pattern.
Definition
White over the hips and loins with dark, round or egg-shaped spots. Eye is encircled with white. The hooves are vertically striped with black and white.
Term
Which breed of horse is used for racing and originated in England?
Definition
Thoroughbred
Term
The color patterns for this horse breed are Tobiano and Overo.
Definition
Pinto
Term
This breed of horse is very high strung. It has a dished face and holds its head high.
Definition
Arabian
Term
This breed of horse is known for its running walk gait.
Definition
Tennessee Walking Horse
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This draft horse breed is smaller and is used to pull large wagons.
Definition
Clydesdale
Term
This black breed of cattle originated in Scotland and is known for its well marbled meat.
Definition
Angus
Term
This breed of beef cattle was developed from Bos indicus cattle. It adapts well to hot climates.
Definition
Brahman
Term
This English breed of cattle has a red body with white face, underline and feet.
Definition
Hereford
Term
This exotic breed of cattle has light yellow hair with lighter cirles around the eyes and muzzle.
Definition
Limousin
Term
This dark cherry red breed of cattle was developed in Texas by crossing the Brahman with the Shorthorn.
Definition
Santa Gertrudis
Term
This breed of beef cattle was developed fromĀ  Andalusian cattle and known for their wide horns and adaptability to harsh environments.
Definition
Texas Longhorn
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This white breed of beef cattle originated in France and are heavily muscled.
Definition
Charolais
Term
Which of the dairy breeds of cattle is the smallest in size but has the highest % milk fat?
Definition
Jersey
Term
This breed of dairy cattle originated in Switzerland and is considered one of the oldest of the dairy breeds.
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Brown Swiss
Term
The dairy breed that was developed in the Netherlands and ranks first in total pounds of milk produced. The most popular of dairy breeds.
Definition
Holstein
Term
Pig breed that is black with white belt and known for its lean carcass.
Definition
Hampshire
Term
White breed of pig that is very prolific, has high feed efficiency and rapid growth.
Definition
Yorkshire
Term
Red breed of pig that has good mothering ability, growth rate and feed conversion.
Definition
Duroc
Term
Long bodied white breed of pig that is known for its mothering ability. Ears are drooping.
Definition
Landrace
Term
This red breed of pig originated in Ireland. It has a long snout and is noted for its foraging ability.
Definition
Tamworth
Term
A medium wool breed of sheep that has a blocky, muscualr body type. It is white with black face, ears and legs.
Definition
Suffolk
Term
A dairy goat breed that has drooping ears.
Definition
Nubian
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A small breed of goats that is used for meat and milk and are easily handled.
Definition
Pygmy Goat
Term
Brown egg laying chicken that is red in color.
Definition
Rhode Island Red
Term
White egg laying chicken. Most popular.
Definition
Leghorn
Term
Commercial meat producing duck breed.
Definition
White Pekin Duck
Term
What is important to know when choosing a breed of animal?
Definition
Their strong and weak traits, purpose and intended use.
Term
The term used to describe the removal of animals from a herd that are not as productive or desirable as the others in the herd.
Definition
Culling
Term
What should be used when selecting individual animals in a breeding program?
Definition
Performance test records
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When choosing sheep, what factors should be considered?
Definition
Personal preference, adaptation, market for the product, availability and multiple births.
Term
What do aquatic turtles eat?
Definition
pieces of meat, liver and canned dog or cat food.
Term
What do land turtles eat?
Definition
grasses and plants, canned dog or cat food if in captivity.
Term
What should a snake be fed?
Definition
Can be fed earthworms, mealworms, crickets, mice and rats. If does not eat in a few minutes, remove it.
Term
How should snakes be transported?
Definition
In a pillow case
Term
When handling turtles, how should you place your hands?
Definition
Fingers on bottom of shell and thumbs on top.
Term
How should snakes be picked up?
Definition
Grasp firmly behind the head., never by the tail.
Term
When considering bird cage size and shape, what should be considered?
Definition
Size of bird, type of flight pattern.
Term
Where should bird cages by kept?
Definition
Where there is no draft.
Term
What do most bird diets consist of?
Definition
Seeds - cereal seeds and oil seeds.
Term
When first bringing a bird home you should?
Definition
Leave it alone for a couple of days to get acquainted with its new surroundings.
Term
What would cause a bird to not sit on a perch?
Definition
It's the wrong size.
Term
If a bird eats too much green material, what might happen?
Definition
Diarrhea
Term
How often do you feed fish?
Definition
2-3 times a day
Term
What is the best method to feed large top feeding fish?
Definition
Floating fish food
Term
What is the best method to feed middle feeder fish?
Definition
Small pellets
Term
How do you determine how many fish can fit into an aquarium?
Definition
Figure the square inches of surface area and based on the type of aquarium determine the total inches of of fish.
Term
What is the purpose of a filter in an aquarium?
Definition
To remove solid waste and uneaten food materials from the water.
Term
What do most amphibians eat?
Definition
Insects
Term
What should be on the top of an amphibians habitat?
Definition
Cover to keep them from jumping out.
Term
What type of water should be used in an amphibians' habitat?
Definition
Unchlorinated
Term
If an aquarium has tadpoles, what should be included?
Definition
Rocks, plants and branches for hiding.
Term
If you don't have a filter in your aquarium, how often should you change the water?
Definition
Every 2 - 3 days
Term
A ferrets diet should include:
Definition
High quality dry cat or kitten food.
Term
How big should a ferret cage be?
Definition
24" x 24" x 14"
Term
What is the best location for a ferret cage?
Definition
Where it can watch activity around them.
Term
What are good treats for ferrets?
Definition
Meat scraps, cracklings, fruits, red licorice and ice cream.
Term
What is the best location for new chinchillas?
Definition
Somewhere dark and quiet.
Term
What should a chinchilla be fed?
Definition
Pelleted feed with alfalfa hay.
Term
How often should you feed a guinea pig?
Definition
Twice a day.
Term
Why are hard pellets fed to guinea pigs?
Definition
To wear their teeth down.
Term
What system controls body temperature and helps to fight infection?
Definition
Immune system.
Term
What is a modified live vaccine?
Definition
Placing a small amount of the disease into the animal's body.
Term
What is the purpose of the crop in birds?
Definition
Holds foods for softening and slow digestion.
Term
What is sinus rhythm?
Definition
Normal heart beat.
Term
What does EKG stand for?
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
What organ moves blood through the body?
Definition
Heart
Term
What is colic and what animal does it usually affect?
Definition
A condition that causes abdominal pain in horses.
Term
What section of the digestive system does bloat occur?
Definition
Rumen
Term
What system removes waste from the bloodstream?
Definition
Uninary
Term
What organ regulates the body's insulin levels?
Definition
Pancreas
Term
What is the purpose of the endocrine system?
Definition
Produces and controls hormones for animal reproduction.
Term
What is the major gland of the endocrine system?
Definition
Pituitary
Term
What system is the adrenal gland located?
Definition
Endocrine
Term
What system is the urethra found?
Definition
Uninary
Term
What is the purpose of the nervous system?
Definition
Control and coordinate body activites.
Term
What do the seminiferous vesicles produce?
Definition
Sperm
Term
What do ovaries produce?
Definition
Eggs
Term
Where is the correct place for an embryo to grow?
Definition
Uterus
Term
What gland is located in the central portion of the brain?
Definition
Pineal gland - function is that it secretes hormones that affect circadian rhythm.
Term
What is located along the spinal column
Definition
Spinal cord
Term
What system is the brain a part of?
Definition
Nervous
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