Animal Environment and Production Performance
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What is the term for the range of temperature at which animal performance is maximized?

  • Acclimatization zone
  • Heat stress zone
  • Thermoneutral zone (correct)
  • Cold-stressed zone
  • Why do pigs struggle to dissipate heat effectively?

  • Poorly responding sweat glands (correct)
  • Excessive fat beneath the skin
  • Lack of wool for heat removal
  • Inability to pant
  • How do chickens primarily regulate their body temperature?

  • Generating body fat
  • Panting and spreading wings (correct)
  • Sweating through glands
  • Shivering
  • What is the major cause of decreased feed efficiency in animals affected by heat stress?

    <p>Increased water intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do forced air ventilation systems operate in animal houses?

    <p>Push air inside the house using fans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects production performance of animals?

    <p>Both genetics and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic avenues for heat loss/gain?

    <p>Conduction, Convection, Ventilation, Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to heat loss through air flow?

    <p>Convection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary means of heat dissipation during heat exposure?

    <p>Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are homeotherms?

    <p>Warm-blooded animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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