Elanco Fundamental of Animal Science
Certification Assessments 2023
CAFO stands for ___________________________
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Intramuscular fat is more commonly referred to as ____________.
Marbling
The Brahman breed would be an example of ___________ cattle.
Bos indicus
Plants which _________ meats are marked by an offensive odor and are often far
from people and towns.
Render
With the use of ______________, breeders are able to prevent injuries to animals
as well as control the prodigy.
Both embro transfer and Al
Horses evolved from a foot tall, swamp dwelling, four toed, drawn horse, called
the __________.
Eohippuss
When animals are being used to pull loads, these animals are commonly referred
as __________ animals
Draft
Which year were the first livestock animals brought over to the New World?
1493
All leftover fat and meat from the carcasses are referred to as _____________.
Trim
Originally, fairs and shows were done in order for farmers to _____________.
Both show their animals and sell their animals
Artificial insemination is the primary breeding method used with
turkeys, pigs & dairy cows
What should newborn mammals consume immediately after birth?
Colostrum
A gestation period is the length of time from
conception of birth
The process of giving birth to an animal is called
partruition
A cow has a gestation period of approximately
283 days
A castrated bull is called a
steer
How many stomach compartments do cattle have?
4-compartment stomach
Cattle from feedyards are taken to a processing plant when they reach an average
weight of
1,100-1,200 pounds (499-544 kg)
Bos indicus cattle are characterized by
, Long ears, excess dewlap, and a humped-neck
Female cattle that have not calved are called
heifers
The process of a mare giving birth to a foal is called
foaling
A female horse, at least four years of age, is called a
mare
An uncastrated male horse, at least four years of age, is called a
stallion
A castrated male horse is called a
gelding
Horses are used for
recreational riding, racing, ranching operations
Lanolin is produced from which part of the sheep?
the wool
A castrated male goat is a
wether
A sheep younger than one year of age is a
lamb
A goat known for its meat production is the
boer goat
Mohair comes from the
angora goat
Hogs are taken to the processing plant when they reach
four to six months of age
A hog's internal organs closely resemble those of a
human
The average litter size for swine is
9 to 12 piglets
What is the term used when a sow or gilt gives birth to a litter of piglets?
farrowing
A female pig that has not had a litter of piglets is a
gilt
A chicken between the ages of six and eight weeks is a
broiler or fryer
Poultry refers to bird species such as
chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese
The primary by-product from chickens is
feathers
A male chicken, at least eight months of age, is a
rooster or cock
A female chicken that lays eggs is a
hen
Keratin is found in which of the following locations?
hair, hooves, feathers
What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals?
Certification Assessments 2023
CAFO stands for ___________________________
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Intramuscular fat is more commonly referred to as ____________.
Marbling
The Brahman breed would be an example of ___________ cattle.
Bos indicus
Plants which _________ meats are marked by an offensive odor and are often far
from people and towns.
Render
With the use of ______________, breeders are able to prevent injuries to animals
as well as control the prodigy.
Both embro transfer and Al
Horses evolved from a foot tall, swamp dwelling, four toed, drawn horse, called
the __________.
Eohippuss
When animals are being used to pull loads, these animals are commonly referred
as __________ animals
Draft
Which year were the first livestock animals brought over to the New World?
1493
All leftover fat and meat from the carcasses are referred to as _____________.
Trim
Originally, fairs and shows were done in order for farmers to _____________.
Both show their animals and sell their animals
Artificial insemination is the primary breeding method used with
turkeys, pigs & dairy cows
What should newborn mammals consume immediately after birth?
Colostrum
A gestation period is the length of time from
conception of birth
The process of giving birth to an animal is called
partruition
A cow has a gestation period of approximately
283 days
A castrated bull is called a
steer
How many stomach compartments do cattle have?
4-compartment stomach
Cattle from feedyards are taken to a processing plant when they reach an average
weight of
1,100-1,200 pounds (499-544 kg)
Bos indicus cattle are characterized by
, Long ears, excess dewlap, and a humped-neck
Female cattle that have not calved are called
heifers
The process of a mare giving birth to a foal is called
foaling
A female horse, at least four years of age, is called a
mare
An uncastrated male horse, at least four years of age, is called a
stallion
A castrated male horse is called a
gelding
Horses are used for
recreational riding, racing, ranching operations
Lanolin is produced from which part of the sheep?
the wool
A castrated male goat is a
wether
A sheep younger than one year of age is a
lamb
A goat known for its meat production is the
boer goat
Mohair comes from the
angora goat
Hogs are taken to the processing plant when they reach
four to six months of age
A hog's internal organs closely resemble those of a
human
The average litter size for swine is
9 to 12 piglets
What is the term used when a sow or gilt gives birth to a litter of piglets?
farrowing
A female pig that has not had a litter of piglets is a
gilt
A chicken between the ages of six and eight weeks is a
broiler or fryer
Poultry refers to bird species such as
chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese
The primary by-product from chickens is
feathers
A male chicken, at least eight months of age, is a
rooster or cock
A female chicken that lays eggs is a
hen
Keratin is found in which of the following locations?
hair, hooves, feathers
What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals?
