Lesson 8.12 - Extra credit

What is the definition of animal welfare?

• The use of biotechnology in managing animals.

• The humane care and treatment of animals by providing adequate housing, sanitation, nutrition, water, and veterinary care.

• The act of using electronic collars for animal obedience.

• The practice of feeding GMOs to animals.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of proper animal management and care according to the text?

• Healthier animals

• More productive animals

• Increased medical expenses

• Increased profitability

According to the text, what should livestock producers strive to maximize in animals?

• The animal's ability to perform tricks

• The animal's ability to grow, reproduce, and maintain adequate health

• The animal's lifespan regardless of health

• The animal's ability to interact with other animals

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the taming of plants or animals for human use, such as work or as food

• animal husbandry

• horticulture

• domestication

• pastoral society

The term livestock is normally defined as animals raised to produce milk, meat, work, and wool.

• True

• False

Domestication means to adapt animals for use by ___________.

Lambs are a type of animal used for its meat.

• True

• False

Domesticated animals have zero issues living on their own.

• True

• False

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Milk is a source of protein.

• True

• False

We get white milk from white cows and chocolate milk from brown and black cows.

• True

• False