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| forms of a particular gene |
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| Process used to produce genetically identical copies of biological entities |
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| Characteristic behavior or mode of response |
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| The study of livestock behavior |
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| Living, disease-producing agent |
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| Anything other than complete health |
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| Proteins in blood and fluid that recognize and attack specific characteristics to non-human entities |
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| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Division within USDA specifically charged with protecting and promoting US agricultural health |
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| Animal performance is a combination of what two things? |
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| Explain the differences and similarities between genetically modified organisms and transgenic organisms. |
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GMO=any organism that has been altered using recombinant DNA technology.
Transgenic=GMO plus has had DNA from outside of species inserted into genetic code.
All transgenic are GMOs |
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| List one example of a widely accepted use of genetically modified organisms. |
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| Chickens, baking, brewing, hybrid corn, cheese making |
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| List and explain three keys to training animals? |
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| Remain calm to keep stress levels down. Treat the animal with care. Train animals in short bursts so they don't become distracted. Consistency, identify a reward that works. |
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| List and explain one strategy to keep restrained animals calm? |
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| Avoid loud or sudden noises so the animal does not become startled. Slow, steady movements, secure footing. |
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| List and explain two important points/aspects of effective livestock handling? |
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Keep the animals calm to reduce stress. Do not use electric prods.
No brute force.
Move in small groups.
Handlers safe. |
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| Why is it particularly important to handle young animals effectively? |
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| The type of handling that young animals get becomes programmed into their minds, which affects them later on. |
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| How do effective stockpersons express dominance over animals? |
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| Let the animals express their normal behavior, but don;t reward the bad behavior. Use knowledge of animal behavior to control. |
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| Involves the contractions of the uterus and the hormone oxytocin |
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| Female is receptive to mating |
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| Embryo attaches to wall of uterus and placenta develops |
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| the act of expressing milk |
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| Oocyte and sperm fuse to form zygote |
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| What animals are consumed for meat? |
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