ANSC TESTS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS COMPILATION 2024

Rank the following from first to last in the order of domestication - Dog → Sheep → Goats, Pigs, & Cattle → Chickens → Horses Which of the following has the highest annual growth rate when considering world distribution of animals? - Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Pigs The International A...

Which part of the chicken's GI tract functions as the true stomach and produces HCL - Proventriculus Which of the following is not considered to be a macromineral? A. Iodine B. Potassium C. Calcium D. Phosphorus - a. Iodine T/F Energy is one of the classes of nutrients - False Wha...

A roughage is a feed that is high in structural fiber. Which type of carbohydrate is a structural fiber? - cellulose is a structural fiber Why are legumes usually higher in crude protein than grasses? - Legumes have bacteria in root nodules that "fix" atmospheric N, so leaves higher in CP ...

Mastication - process of chewing Deglutition - the act of swallowing Eructation - Belching Removal of gas from the stomach via the esophagus Gestation - The period when a female is pregnant Parturition - the process of giving birth Coprophagy - Eating feces Dystocia - Diffi...

Digestion - -the breaking down process of food to allow absorption -Combination of actions: -Mechanical (ex: chewing) -Chemical (ex: acid) -Microbial (ex: microbial enzymatic breakdown) - (Enzymatic: (ex: amylase)) -Continuous process along alimentary canal (mouth to anus) Classification ...

Which nutrient produces the most energy per gram when digested? - Lipids Which nutrient is comprised of chains of sugars? - Carbohydrates Which carbohydrate is the most difficult for animals to digest? - Lignin Which food stuff is an example of nitrogenous? - Roughage Hay/Legume Hay ...

Approximately ___ of the labor force in the U.S. works in agriculturally related occupations - 2 to 3 % Feed costs represent from ___ to ___ of the total cost of raising livestock - 50 to 85% • Swine 60-85% • Poultry 55-70% • Dairy 65-75% • Beef feedlot 70% • Feeder lambs 50% ...

What is the most common breed of dairy cow in the US? Why? - Holsteins, because they make a ton of milk, are very big, and have adapted to living in a barn much better than other breeds. Why would a farmer want to have other breeds of dairy cow to milk? - Their milk has less protein and fat tha...

What animal species was domesticated first? - the dog (14,000 BC) What livestock species was domesticated first? - the sheep (8,000 BC) What were characteristics that were common among the animals that were domesticated? - -generally lived in comfortable in groups -Had some dominance hier...

Beef Housing: Types (3) - Cow/Calf; intensive, range, combo Backgrounding; intensive, range, lot Feedlots Beef Housing: Things to consider (11) - Retro-fitting existing facilities Constructing new facilities Manure management Feed and water Cover / shade / exposure Freedom of movement L...

Agricultural Animal Care and Use Program - Dr. Hayes, who gave the biosecurity lecture, is part of the group AACUP, which stands for? The DAR (Division of Animal Resources) is responsible for oversight of ANSC farms - Which of the following statements regarding organizations involved in animal ...

US people involved in Agriculture - less than 2% World people involved in Agriculture - 43% US calorie consumption from animals - 27% US protein consumption from animals - 64% World calorie consumption from animals - 16% World protein consumption from animals - 37% Percent in...

Welfare is defined as - The state an animal has and it's health T/F Health can affect welfare and vice versa. - True 1) Freedom from hunger/thirst 2) Freedom from discomfort 3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease 4) Freedom to express normal behavior 5) Freedom from fear and distress - The Fi...

Which of the following is TRUE? A. The number of animals used in research is increasing B. Animal research benefits both humans and animals C. In recent years, the life expectancy of people in the U.S. is increasing - Animal research benefits both humans and animals The process of developin...