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ANS final #4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. The average weaning weight of beef cattle is about | 400 lbs |
| 2. The average weaning weight for lambs is about | 60 lbs |
| 3. The average daily gain for pigs is | 1.6 lbs |
| 4. Feed conversion for broilers is 1.9 pounds per pound of gain. | True |
| 5. Per capita consumption of red meat has decreased in recent years. | True |
| 6. Food irradiation is termed cold sterilization. | True |
| 7. Genetic engineered animals can be used for food legally. | False |
| 8. Animal products (ruminants/non-ruminants) are an important source of nutrients in the diet of US citizens. These products produce _________% of energy in the diet | 35 |
| 9. In 1998 the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point program was developed to eliminate food borne disease. | True |
| 10. Which of the following types of food contamination is considered of greatest concern? | Biological |
| 11. Of the following food borne disease outbreaks, which is the most prevalent? | Bacterial |
| 12. If a food produces a food poisoning syndrome the pathogenic organism in the food must produce a toxin. | True |
| 13. Which of the following infections regarding a harvest animal is considered an infection within the animal | Endogenous |
| 14. The lymph system is the key to determining the wholesomeness of a harvested meat animal? | True |
| 15. Injection site anomalies have been increased the past several years from 5% to 20% | False |
| 16. The KIS provides a quick determination if an animal is possessing abnormal levels of antibiotics. | True |
| 17. Due to mad cow disease concerns, cattle over 30 months are considered having specific risk materials that must be condemned. | True |
| 18. If a human is suffering from mad cow disease it is called CJD? | True |
| 19. In a Federally inspected meat plant, samples of ground beef are tested weekly for E. coli and Salmonella. | True |
| 20. Free living organisms that are not domesticated and live in a natural habitat are considered Zoological? | True |
| 21. Zoonosis is where infectious and parasitic diseases are transmitted from humans to animals. | False |
| 22. What wildlife species almost became extinct in the late 1800s? | Buffalo |
| 23. When humans move wildlife from one area to another it is called | Translocation |
| 24. The most commonly known zoonotic disease is________________. | Rabies |
| 25. Which U.S. National park has the largest buffalo population. | Yellow Stone |
| 26. In the US, initial laws governing wildlife were legislated by states and territories as opposed to Federal Government. | True |
| 27. Grid selling of livestock is primarily designed for selling of livestock on a carcass basis. | True |
| 28. In buying of livestock, especially cattle, a pencil shrink may be a 2-5% reduction in pay weight. | True |
| 29. Selling at a livestock auction for cattle will cost you __________ per head. | $15.00 -$25.00 |
| 30. Selling on a video basis results in selling over ______ cattle per year. | 500,000 |
| 31. The live price x the dressing percentage will give you the cost per pound of carcass. | False |
| 32. Which of the following species has the lowest dressing percentage? | Sheep |
| 33. Which selling system for livestock is NOT functional? | USDA selling system |
| 34. An unshorn lamb will have a higher dressing percentage than a shorn lamb | False |
| 35. The beef promotion and research order provides that the producer must pay $2.00 per head assessment each time the animal is sold. | False |
| 36. Unborn calf skins are called. | Slunk Skins |
| 37. Calf or lamb testicles are sold cooked and called Mountain Oysters? | True |
| 38. Collagen is removed from beef hides and used to manufacture sausage casings | True |
| 39. Pig skins may be used for dressing burns and skin ulcers. | True |
| 40. Animal blood can not be used for human consumption | True |
| 41. Animal glands and tissues are collected from healthy animals and are used in pharmaceuticals for human therapy. | True |
| 42. The liver of cattle and/or pigs provides a good source of Vitamin B12. | True |
| 43. There is a difference between the byproduct called grease or called tallow. | True |
| 44. There is an ethic concern regarding the use of animal organs for transplanting in humans. | True |
| 45. Thoroughbreds are bred for | Long Distance Racing |
| 46. Para mutual betting is betting against yourself. | True |
| 47. Wagering on horse races in the United States amounts to over 11 billion per year. | True |
| 48. The breed that is bred for Endurance Racing is | Arabian |
| 49. Stake races require you to pay for racing | True |
| 50. What does the track pay for? | All facilities; Barn Area; Track |