Animal Science 1 - 3.0 Exam

What percentage of the total annual agricultural cash receipts is accounted for by livestock, dairy, and poultry receipts?

• Over 25%

• Over 50%

• Over 75%

• Over 90%

Since 1990, by what percentage has the number of hog farms in the U.S. declined?

• More than 50%

• More than 60%

• More than 70%

• More than 80%

Which state is listed as one of the top states for turkey sales?

• North Carolina

• Georgia

• Ohio

• Iowa

How many jobs does the U.S. pet industry provide?

• Over 1.3 million

• Over 221 billion

• Over 60 billion

• 12 percent of U.S. households

What is the estimated economic impact of the U.S. pet industry annually?

• $32.3 billion

• $60 billion

• $14.5 billion

• Over $221 billion

What is a current trend in the food animal industry regarding the size of operations/farms?

• The size of operations/farms is decreasing.

• The size of operations/farms is remaining constant.

• The size of operations/farms is increasing.

• The size of operations/farms is not relevant to the industry.

Which of the following is a factor contributing to the consolidation of farms in the food animal industry?

• Independent small-scale farms are starting to dominate.

• Government policies have consistently disfavored larger farms.

• Larger farms are acquiring land that formerly belonged to smaller ones.

• Production is no longer tightly aligned across the production and distribution chain.

What is a trend in consumer preferences that affects product consumption levels?

• Increase in fluid milk consumption

• Decrease in beef consumption

• Decrease in poultry and fish consumption

• Decrease in certified organic product consumption

Which supplement is not mentioned as a current trend in the companion animal industry?

• Vitamins

• Fish oil

• CBD

• Antioxidants

What is the purpose of subscription boxes in the companion animal industry?

• To provide training for pets

• To deliver pet food, supplements, and supplies regularly

• To offer pet sitting services

• To insure pets against illnesses