Which of the following is an example of artificial insemination in animal husbandry?
a) Allowing animals to mate naturally
b) Transferring embryos from one animal to another
c) Collecting semen from a male animal and injecting it into a female
d) Using hormone injections to induce breeding
Answer: c) Collecting semen from a male animal and injecting it into a female
What is the purpose of dehorning in animal husbandry?
a) To improve the animal’s vision
b) To reduce the risk of injuries to humans
c) To increase the animal’s milk production
d) To enhance the animal’s hearing abilities
Answer: b) To reduce the risk of injuries to humans
Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccination in animal husbandry?
a) Mastitis
b) Foot-and-mouth disease
c) Ketosis
d) Bloat
Answer: b) Foot-and-mouth disease
What is the primary purpose of castration in animal husbandry?
a) To prevent unwanted breeding
b) To increase the animal’s growth rate
c) To improve the animal’s meat quality
d) To reduce the risk of disease transmission
Answer: a) To prevent unwanted breeding
Which of the following is an example of an intensive animal farming system?
a) Free-range farming
b) Organic farming
c) Feedlot farming
d) Pasture-based farming
Answer: c) Feedlot farming
What is the term used to describe the process of giving birth in animals?
a) Lactation
b) Estrus
c) Parturition
d) Gestation
Answer: c) Parturition
Which of the following factors is important for providing proper housing for animals in animal husbandry?
a) Socialization
b) Natural predators
c) Temperature control
d) Soil composition
Answer: c) Temperature control
Which of the following is a common method of identifying individual animals in animal husbandry?
a) DNA profiling
b) Microchipping
c) Ear-tagging
d) Tail docking
Answer: c) Ear-tagging
What is the term used to describe the process of milking cows?
a) Shearing
b) Milking
c) Harvesting
d) Mating
Answer: b) Milking
What is the purpose of providing animals with a balanced diet in animal husbandry?
a) To promote healthy growth and development
b) To reduce the need for veterinary care
c) To minimize environmental pollution
d) To improve the animal’s social behavior
Answer: a) To promote healthy growth and development
Which of the following is an example of an external parasite that affects livestock?
a) Bloat
b) Foot rot
c) Ringworm
d) Mastitis
Answer: c) Ringworm
What is the process of removing wool from sheep called?
a) Shearing
b) Clipping
c) Shaving
d) Fleece harvesting
Answer: a) Shearing
Which of the following is an example of a monogastric animal commonly raised in animal husbandry?
a) Cow
b) Goat
c) Chicken
d) Horse
Answer: c) Chicken
What is the term used to describe the process of raising fish in controlled environments?
a) Aquaculture
b) Poultry farming
c) Apiculture
d) Sericulture
Answer: a) Aquaculture
Which of the following is a method of heat detection in cattle breeding?
a) Ultrasound scanning
b) Blood testing
c) Visual observation
d) Hormone injections
Answer: c) Visual observation
What is the primary purpose of a farrowing crate in pig farming?
a) To prevent fighting among pigs
b) To provide shelter from extreme weather conditions
c) To facilitate controlled breeding
d) To protect piglets from being crushed by the sow
Answer: d) To protect piglets from being crushed by the sow
Which of the following is a method of controlling internal parasites in livestock?
a) Vaccination
b) Deworming
c) Castration
d) Artificial insemination
Answer: b) Deworming
What is the term used to describe the process of providing fresh pasture to grazing animals?
a) Rotational grazing
b) Confinement feeding
c) Silage production
d) Fodder cultivation
Answer: a) Rotational grazing
Which of the following diseases affects the udder of dairy cows and can lead to reduced milk production?
a) Foot-and-mouth disease
b) Brucellosis
c) Ketosis
d) Mastitis
Answer: d) Mastitis
What is the term used to describe the practice of separating male and female animals for breeding purposes?
a) Herd management
b) Mating segregation
c) Reproductive isolation
d) Gender segregation
Answer: c) Reproductive isolation
Which of the following is a common method of controlling external parasites in livestock?
a) Vaccination
b) Castration
c) Dipping
d) Artificial insemination
Answer: c) Dipping
What is the term used to describe the process of gradually introducing animals to a new diet?
a) Grazing
b) Weaning
c) Transitioning
d) Fattening
Answer: c) Transitioning
Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans?
a) Bloat
b) Pneumonia
c) Tetanus
d) Rabies
Answer: d) Rabies
What is the purpose of the caudal epidural anesthesia technique in veterinary medicine?
a) Pain relief during surgery
b) Administering vaccines
c) Fertility enhancement
d) Preventing tick infestation
Answer: a) Pain relief during surgery
Which of the following is a common method of artificial breeding in poultry farming?
a) Hatchery incubation
b) Rooster crowing
c) Nest building
d) Brooding
Answer: a) Hatchery incubation
What is the term used to describe the process of animal selection for desired traits in breeding programs?
a) Hybridization
b) Inbreeding
c) Line breeding
d) Selective breeding
Answer: d) Selective breeding
Which of the following is a method of preventing foot problems in horses?
a) Regular hoof trimming
b) Tail docking
c) Deworming
d) Castration
Answer: a) Regular hoof trimming
What is the primary purpose of de-beaking in poultry farming?
a) To prevent cannibalism
b) To enhance egg production
c) To improve feed efficiency
d) To reduce the risk of disease transmission
Answer: a) To prevent cannibalism
Which of the following is a common method of controlling external parasites in companion animals?
a) Bathing with warm water
b) Regular exercise
c) Dental cleaning
d) Neutering
Answer: a) Bathing with warm water
What is the term used to describe the process of protecting livestock from predators?
a) Predator eradication
b) Animal control
c) Predation prevention
d) Livestock guardian
Answer: d) Livestock guardian