Jim owns a swine operation in Texas and is preparing to load a group of pigs to be transported to the slaughter facility to be harvested. It is a hot summer day; therefore, what should Jim do to ensure the pigs stay cool and stress free while on the trailer?

Which of the following describes the industrialized system of breeding, raising and harvesting animals to be used for human consumption and other animal products?

ENSURES CALMNESS - Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

PROPER ENVIRONMENT - Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

ENUSRES THE HEALTH - Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

SPCE TO POSITIVELY INTERACT - Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

ENSURES PROPER NUTRITION - Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

 is the ability of an animal to cope with the conditions in which it lives.

Which of the following describes the biological school of animal welfare?

Animal agriculturists have a strong commitment to caring for their animals and ensuring their welfare, not just because of ethical obligations, but also the impact an improperly cared for animal has on profits.

The __________ school of animal welfare describes the environmental conditions in which an animal is raised or reared.

Bobby has a group of sows and he has noticed sow 32-14 has not been eating or interacting with the others. Which school of animal welfare does this involve?

Animals must be able to express natural behaviors whether in a large or small confined animal system.

John is a livestock inspector for the state of Oklahoma and his job is to inspect animal production operations to ensure all regulations are being followed. On Monday, John visited a goat operation facility and saw many of the animals were ill. What freedom does this violate?

Which of the following best describes the freedom to express normal behaviors?

Which of the following describes production techniques?

Typically, a pig should be how old when their tails are docked?

Maria owns a small dairy farm in southern California and has noticed signs of swelling and redness on her cows’ udders, which are both signs of mastitis. Which of the following management practices can Maria use to decrease the mastitis in her herd and improve the overall health of her cows?

Which of the following does NOT describe the 28 hour law?

The electrical current stunning technique sends an electrical current through the brain or heart

Dehorning is the removal of an animal’s horns.

Jim owns a swine operation in Texas and is preparing to load a group of pigs to be transported to the slaughter facility to be harvested. It is a hot summer day; therefore, what should Jim do to ensure the pigs stay cool and stress-free while on the trailer?

Robert owns a sheep operation in south Texas and many of his sheep graze on his 248 acre lot. This lot does not have an abundance of grass or water. What should Robert do to meet the daily nutrition requirements for his flock of sheep?