Animal Husbandry MCQs

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

error: Content is protected !!