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Praxis Animal Science

Subjects : praxis, veterinary
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1. A structure that is in the ncleus of cells containing DNA molecules






2. What breed of cattle is known for high butterfat






3. Are more affected by potential toxicity than are sheep






4. Is growing aquatic plants or animals in a closed environment






5. Smaller cattle and those higher in milking potential usually






6. Dairy cows have an average life of what






7. Usually some 20 times longer than the cow itself.






8. An acute infectious disease that comes from bacterium.






9. What part contains heavy feed and any metal items eaten by the cow?






10. What is the biggest expense for any animal






11. What part of the cow digestive system is in the forward area of the cow's body and resembles a pouch with honeycomb like tissue






12. A DNA code that directs an organisms characterstics






13. Is given to increase milk production






14. Milk let down is caused by






15. Are used to identify parasites that maybe in animals and to count the parasites found in stool by the grain.






16. It is inherited matter that is behind growth - development and function of cells






17. The expression of the genes present in an individual.






18. Is taking samples of grazed pasture and examining a larve - to - grass ratio






19. What collects water and other matter from the digestion system?






20. What does mortality loss mean






21. What are the 2 classifications of meat






22. Retaining liquid acts as a small waste water treatment facility.






23. Measured in percentage of crude protein - helps build muscles - connective tissue - and the nervous system. Made of amino acids






24. What breed of swine is PSS most commonly found in?






25. Help to improve some facet of animal nutrition






26. Located at the intersection of the large and small intestine. it is a large area in which fiber that has not been digested it broken down.






27. Are a resting place for dairy cattle. is built such that the cow can come inside the stall and leave at will.






28. Use the first lagoon to take in the waste and allows solid and settle.






29. Helps animals with worms that drain blood.






30. Bone development






31. what is creamy and 1st milk for young






32. What is calving difficulty






33. The main factor in determining the USDA quality grade which indicates factors including juiciness - tenderness - and flavor






34. What disease causes loss in production in dairy cattle






35. Is the end of the tract for undigested foods.






36. Spurs growth - maintenance - and reproduction. it can affect fertility in bulls and cows






37. The process that prevents milk fat from separating from milk products.






38. To develop muscle






39. At what age an animal is weaned also plays a part in resisting_______-.






40. What hormone induces estrus?






41. Cows with bleached hair has what kind of deficiency






42. What breed of cattle is known for tolerant of heat and produce more pounds of milk per body weight than other breeds?






43. Is a process in which the milk is heated in order to destroy organisms that can cause disease






44. Refers to organsims modified by genetic engineering and containing DNA from external sources.






45. A procedure in which particle sizes are sorted by forcing the particles through pores or openings






46. Are needed for functions such as bone formation and growth






47. Important in developing the digestive system of calves but is not of great need in the diets of adult beef cattle.






48. Operate with oxygen either mechanically or naturally.






49. Is a male swine castrated after signs of developing the secondary characteristics of a boar.






50. What are the lactation period for dairy cattle