Exam 1 Review Introduction to Animal Science PDF

Exam 1 Review Introduction to Animal Science Lectures 1-6 What act is being described? - Signed into law by Lincoln - Resulted in grants of federal land made by each state - Allowed the creation of multiple colleges to teach agriculture and mechanical arts The Morrill Act of 1862 - S...

Exam 1 Review Introduction to Animal Science Lectures 1-6 What act is being described? - Signed into law by Lincoln - Resulted in grants of federal land made by each state - Allowed the creation of multiple colleges to teach agriculture and mechanical arts The Morrill Act of 1862 - Signed into law by Lincoln - Resulted in grants of federal land made by each state - Allowed the creation of multiple colleges to teach agriculture and mechanical arts Name 3 things animal products are used for Name 3 things animal products are used for - Clothing - Food - Service/work - Any others? Why did egg production drop in 2014-2015? Why did egg production drop in 2014-2015? - Due to the outbreak of Avian Influenza Define vertical integration Define vertical integration - A single company is involved in every process of a supply chain, stabilizing the relationships between inputs, production, and marketing segments Identify benefits of agritourism Identify benefits of agritourism - Generate new/additional income - Product line/market diversification - Keep land in the family - Employment for family members - Interest/hobby - Education of public and customers - Build neighbor/community relations - Tax incentives - Guest/visitor companionship Identify downsides of agritourism Identify downsides of agritourism - Liability exposure - Intrusion into one’s privacy (farm owner) - Concerns that agritourism “cheapens” the image of farming - Possible tensions with neighbors and municipalities - Regulatory/policy issues - New business model to many farmers Define a Zoonotic Disease and Give an Example Define a Zoonotic Disease - An infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans or humans to animals - Ex. Tuberculosis, Rat Bite Fever, Cat Scratch Fever, Rabies, Leptospirosis Identify agents and methods of exposure Identify agents and methods of exposure Agents - Bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or viral Methods of Exposure - Direct contact with body fluids/feces - Indirect contact (environmental) - Vector-borne (insects), foodborne, waterborne What is the most important nutrient? What is the most important nutrient? - Water! What are symptoms of a fat deficiency? What are symptoms of a fat deficiency? - Dry, dull hair/coat - Scaly, infected skin - Hair loss - Decreased uptake of fat-soluble vitamins What are the functions of proteins? What are the functions of proteins? - Provides amino acids - Used to increase muscle mass - Important for lactating mares and growing foals - Provides some energy What is secreted to begin the breakdown of food? What is secreted to begin the breakdown of food? - Hydrochloric acid (HCl) - Pepsin What is the chief site of digestion and absorption in monogastrics? What is the chief site of digestion and absorption in monogastrics? - The small intestine - BONUS: Name the three parts of the small intestine What is the chief site of digestion and absorption in monogastrics? - The small intestine - BONUS: Name the three parts of the small intestine - Duodenum, jejunum, ileum Define rumination Define rumination The process of regurgitating ingested food, followed by remastication and reswallowing