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Sustainable Animal Production Quiz

Matching (1 point each)

1 E Dehorning A Removal of male sex organs

2 H Vaccinations B Production practice used to prevent flystrike

3 G Teeth Clipping C Permanent identification system used in swine production

4 D Ear Tagging D Insertion of plastic or metal tag used for identification

5 C Ear Notching E Decreaes trauma caused by dominant and aggressive animals

6 I Hoof Trimming F Helps animals shed their winter coats in warmer weather

7 J Branding G Prevents injury to a mother's utter during nursing

8 F Shearing H Aids in the building of an animal's immune system

9 A Castration I Prevents lameness and promotes productivity and efficiency

10 B Tail Docking J Practice used to exhibit ownership of livestock

True/False (1 point each)

11 F A piglet's teeth are clipped with a device called an emasculator.

12 F The practice of shearing is used only on show animals.
13 T Vaccinations save livestock owners time and money in the long run.
14 F Banding is the most common method used to dehorn livestock.
15 T Animal selection plays a role in the sustainability of animal production.
16 F An electric docker is most commonly used in castration.
17 F Hoof trimming is unnecessary to maintain the health of livestock.
18 F Ear notching is done to make swine more appealing to consumers.
19 T Tail docking is done to prevent disease and infection.
20 T Castration aids in producing more desireable carcasses.
Multiple Choice (1 point each)

21 C In the year 2050, the population is projected to reach

A) 6.8 Billion
B) 7 Billion
C) 9 Billion
D) None of the above

22 D The goals that are integrated into sustainable agricutlural practices include
A) Environmental Health
B) Economic Profitability
C) Social and Economic Equity
D) All of the above

23 B Management practices used in sustainable animal production include

A) Finanical gains by any means necessary
B) Animal nutrtion and herd health
C) Minimal labor intensive agriculture
D) All of the above

24 A What is a common method used in castration and tail docking?

A) Banding using an Elastrator
B) Balloon method
C) Cleft method
D) None of the above

Answer the following using complete sentences (3 points each)

25 What is sustainable agriculture?

26 Why must we use sustainable animal production practices?