The endocrine system produces secretions called...?
A.) Estrogens
B.) Hormones
C.) Testosterones
D.) Secretarial Expulsions
E.) Commando Regulators - correct answer ✔✔B.) Hormones
The United States produces about what percentage of the world's egg supply?
A.) 10%
B.) 20%
C.) 30%
D.) 40%
E.) 50% - correct answer ✔✔A.) 10%
Temporary manure and litter storage facilities allows for:
A.) better nutrient use as a fertilizer
B.) better nutrient use as a soil amendment
C.) split applications during the growing season for crops
D.) easier handling of the litter and uniform distribution
E.) all of the above - correct answer ✔✔E.) all of the above
A major outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian influenza occurred in what year in the U.S. resulting in
major losses of laying hens and reduced egg production?
A.) 2011
B.) 2012
C.) 2013
,D.) 2014
E.) 2015 - correct answer ✔✔E.) 2015
Which bone in the chicken is highly developed to provide a sturdy attachment for the pectoral muscles?
A.) Pelvic girdle
B.) Sternum
C.) Pectoral girdle
D.) Clavicle
E.) Humerus - correct answer ✔✔B.) Sternum
Which of the following breeds of bantam chickens has no large fowl counterpart?
A.) Rhode Island Reds
B.) Single Comb white leghorn
C.) Silver laced wyandotte
D.) Sebright
E.) Golden laced wyandotte - correct answer ✔✔D.) Sebright
Which of the follow game bird species is medium sized, raised in most states with a few western states
having a wild population for hunting and have an incubation period of 23 days?
A.) Coturnix quail
B.) Bobwhite quail
C.) Chukar partridge
D.) Ringneck pheasant
E.) Mallard duck - correct answer ✔✔C.) Chukar Partridge
The developing egg spends how much time in the uterus?
A.) 18 to 20 hours
B.) 15 minutes
C.) 3 hours
,D.) 1.25 hours
E.) 20 to 21 hours - correct answer ✔✔E.) 20 to 21 hours
How old are pullets when they commonly receive photo stimulation and diet modification to prepare
them for egg production from the pullet growing phase?
A.) 16 weeks
B.) 18 weeks
C.) 20 weeks
D.) 22 weeks
E.) 24 weeks - correct answer ✔✔B.) 18 weeks
Normal peak egg production occurs at approximately what age for layers?
A.) 22 to 24 weeks of age
B.) 24 to 26 weeks of age
C.) 26 to 28 weeks of age
D.) 28 to 30 weeks of age
E.) 30 to 32 weeks of age - correct answer ✔✔D.) 28 to 30 weeks of age
The Plymouth Rock and Japanese breeds of bantam chickens belong to which of the following classes?
A.) American
B.) Single comb, clean leg
C.) feather leg
D.) all other combs, clean leg
E.) all other standard breeds - correct answer ✔✔B.) Single comb, clean leg
In the majority of chicken breeds, feather appearance differ between the sexes in certain regions. Which
of the following regions is this NOT true?
A.) Neck
B.) Back
, C.) Saddle
D.) Tail
E.) Breast - correct answer ✔✔E.) Breast
The various species of poultry belong to the animal kingdom and the class ____________.
A.) Gallus
B.) Aves
C.) Columbia
D.) Pavo
E.) Meleagris - correct answer ✔✔B.) Aves
It is recommended that to successfully show exhibition chickens, that they be at least _____________
months age as immature specimens are difficult for a judge to evaluate.
A.) 4 months
B.) 6 months
C.) 8 months
D.) 10 months
E.) 1 year old as of November 1st - correct answer ✔✔B.) 6 months
Which of the following diseases is specially serious in turkeys and a primary reason for separating
turkeys from chickens?
A.) Coccidiosis
B.) Marek's
C.) Blackhead
D.) Mycotoxicosis
E.) Laryngotracheitis - correct answer ✔✔C.) Blackhead
The leghorn, minorca, and ancona large fowl breeds belong in the __________.
A.) American
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