Animal Care and Management

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Questions and Answers

What is the approximate number of breeds of cattle?

  • Over 1000 breeds (correct)
  • Over 100 breeds
  • Over 50 breeds
  • Over 500 breeds

Which of the following is an example of body language in animals?

  • Posture (correct)
  • Barking
  • Vocalization
  • Whiskers

What is the primary difference between omnivores and carnivores?

  • Omnivores eat only meat, carnivores eat both plants and meat
  • Omnivores eat only plants, carnivores eat both plants and meat
  • Omnivores eat both plants and meat, carnivores eat only meat (correct)
  • Omnivores eat only plants, carnivores eat only meat

What is a common health issue in animals?

<p>Parasites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of positive reinforcement training?

<p>Rewarding desired behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of desensitization in behavior modification?

<p>To decrease anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The skeletal system produces platelets in the bone marrow.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sternum is part of the axial skeleton.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The radius is a long bone located in the lower limb.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cancellous bone is the dense, outer layer of bone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The periosteum is the inner membrane lining bone cavities.

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Study Notes

Breeds

  • Mammals:
    • Dogs (over 340 breeds)
    • Cats (over 70 breeds)
    • Horses (over 300 breeds)
    • Cattle (over 1000 breeds)
  • Birds:
    • Chickens (over 300 breeds)
    • Turkeys (over 20 breeds)
    • Ducks (over 100 breeds)
  • Other:
    • Fish (various breeds)
    • Reptiles (various breeds)

Behavior

  • Communication:
    • Vocalization (barking, meowing, etc.)
    • Body Language (posture, facial expressions, etc.)
  • Social Structure:
    • Hierarchies (pack dynamics, dominance, etc.)
    • Bonding ( imprinting, attachment, etc.)
  • Learning and Adaptation:
    • Instinctual behavior
    • Learned behavior (training, habits, etc.)

Nutrition

  • Dietary Needs:
    • Omnivores (dogs, pigs)
    • Herbivores (horses, cattle)
    • Carnivores (cats)
  • Nutrient Requirements:
    • Protein
    • Fat
    • Carbohydrates
    • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Feeding Methods:
    • Grazing
    • Pelleted feed
    • Raw feeding

Health

  • Common Health Issues:
    • Parasites (fleas, ticks, worms)
    • Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
    • Chronic conditions (arthritis, diabetes, etc.)
  • Preventative Care:
    • Vaccinations
    • Deworming
    • Dental care
  • First Aid and Emergency Care:
    • Wound care
    • Poisoning
    • Cardiac arrest

Training

  • Positive Reinforcement:
    • Reward-based training
    • Clicker training
  • Behavior Modification:
    • Desensitization
    • Counterconditioning
  • Obedience Training:
    • Basic commands (sit, stay, come, etc.)
    • Advanced training (agility, obedience, etc.)

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