Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use

Animals are a produce safety concern because

• they can carry human pathogens

• they can spread human pathogens

• they are very difficult to control

• All of the above

Co-management considers both food safety and conservation of natural resources

• True

• False

When monitoring wildlife activity during the growing season you should:

• Monitor for feces and evidence of intrusion

• Evaluate the risk of fecal contamination on produce (e.g., tree vs. root crop)

• Consider past observations and wildlife attractants

• All of the above

When monitoring for wildlife immediately prior to harvest you should:

• Monitor for fecal contamination, signs of animal activity (e.g., trampling, rooting, feeding, tracks)

• Assess risks and decide if the crop or a portion of the crop can be safely harvested

• All of the above

• None of the above

Decoys, Fencing and Netting, Visual Deterrents, Noise Deterrents, Tactile Repellent, and Relocation are all methods for:

• Keeping wildlife in the field

• Providing wildlife a safe place

• Deterring wildlife

• All of the above

• None of the above

Domesticated animals are sometimes used in fields for:

• use as working animals

• use as wildlife management

• use to graze crop residues/culls

• All of the above

Domesticated animals, such as livestock and pets, may harbor human pathogens

• True

• False

Assessing field location, adjacent land uses, and wildlife risks are assessments that should be done:

• Before Planting

• During Planting

• After Planting

• They do not need to be done

The best way to minimize risk is to not allow working animals in the field when the edible portion of the crop is present

• True

• False

Anyone working with the animals should understand risks and be trained to minimize risks

• True

• False