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Praxis Animal Science

Subjects : praxis, veterinary
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1. What part contains heavy feed and any metal items eaten by the cow?






2. Cows with bleached hair has what kind of deficiency






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






4. What is the biggest expense for any animal






5. A structure that is in the ncleus of cells containing DNA molecules






6. Helps animals with worms that drain blood.






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






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






9. A DNA code that directs an organisms characterstics






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






11. What disease causes loss in production in dairy cattle






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






13. What has a glandular lining and secrets acids and digestive to break down feed?






14. Is given to increase milk production






15. Smaller cattle and those higher in milking potential usually






16. what is creamy and 1st milk for young






17. Refers to all economic activity that is related to the processing - production - and marketing of agriculture products from the source of the product to the consumer






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






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






20. Growth rate in cattle reflected by






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






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






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






24. To develop muscle






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






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






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






28. Also known as swine fever - contagious viral disease found in swine.






29. What breed of cattle is known for high butterfat






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






31. Operate with oxygen either mechanically or naturally.






32. What are the lactation period for dairy cattle






33. What hormone induces estrus?






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






35. Is rooted in a belief that animals should be humanely treated.






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






37. Are more affected by potential toxicity than are sheep






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






39. What does mortality loss mean






40. Milk let down is caused by






41. What are the 2 classifications of meat






42. Dairy cows have an average life of what






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






44. What is calving difficulty






45. 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






46. 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.






47. An acute infectious disease that comes from bacterium.






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






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






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