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tambakan add
doler pain
Secale cereale rye
Horse Chromosomes 32
las muletas crutches
la mejilla cheek
Oil crops soybean, canola
Mature Male Horse Stallion
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Older AED
polyandry wive marries multiple husbands
Cotyledon food supply in dicots
Latin Adjective for Pig Porcine
mutton meat from mature sheep
Which Carbapenem isnt anti-pseudomonal? Ertapenem
Trospium (Sanctura) Anticholinergic USE: urinary incontinence: relax detrusor/contract internal sphincter
Diazepam (Valium) Benzodiazepine USE: anxiety, preanesthesia, AED, muscle relaxant, alcohol withdrawl ONSET: 40 min DURATION 24-48 hrs (long)
Biotechnology Any technique using living organisms(or parts of organisms) to make or modify products, to improve plants and animals, or to develop microorganisms for specific uses.
Eradication practice sanitization around crop area. Eliminate alternate hosts.
Genus Species of Horses Equus Caballus
Contemporaries comparing offspring to other offspring
Cefoxitin Mefoxin, is a cephamycin
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Serotonin/NE Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) USE: fibromyalgia
Disulfiram (Antabuse) Miscellaneous Older CNS depressants USE: treatment of alcohol abuse MOA: cause acetaldehyde poisoning- inhibit ALDH-increase in acetaldehyde- vasodillation, intense throbbing headache, vomitting, sweating, vertigo, blurred vision, weakness, confusion
Edrophonium (Tensilon) AChE inhibitor reversible USE: myasthenia gravis
Ramelteon (Rozerem) Non-BDZs Hypnotic USE: insomnia MOA: agonist of melatonin receptors of suprachiasmatic nuclei= maintain carcadian rhythm or normal sleep-wake cycle
anaphase centromere devides sister chromatids are daughter chromosomes kenitic mcrotubuels shortin chromosomes move to opposite poles non kenetichore microtubuels lengthing poles move apart
Paddy the malay word for wet rice
Cholera an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
intensification output per acre has to increase
The critical soil temperature (Fahrenheit) for good germination and growth of corn seedlings is b. 55F
coleoptile protective sheath covering that covers and protects the foliar or true leaves during emergence of the seedling through the soil
Sheath protects penis from injury and infection
So-called "hot blooded" horses were developed primarily in: Asia
Intramuscular fat marbling, fat within the muscle
Osteoblasts help produce new bone structures, serves calcium deposition and storage
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Anticholinergic USE: motion sickness: decrease excessive stimulation of vestibular pathway
Hairless Cat mutation, problems with their skin
Schedule of expected returns&cost. An enterprise budget shows the expected return&costs associated with a specific production activity (e.g.soybeans) while a whole farm budget shows the expected return&costs associated with all the enterprises on the farm Budget
origins the beginning were it came from
prosperous having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful:
slash-and-burn agriculture cultivation of crops in tropical forest clearings in which the forest vegetation has been removed by cutting and burning. These clearings are usually abandoned after a few years in favor of newly cleared forestland.
Horticuture which is the growing of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and tree crops form the commercial base of mediterranean farming
Undernutrition Inadequate intake of one or more nutrients and/or calories.
Maladaptive diffusion diffusion in which image takes precedence over practicality (ie. ranch style house)
noam chomsky he rejected sapir-whorf theory and believes that all languages have a common structural basis; all humans have similar thinking abilities and thought processes..
Insects reduce yield, may kill plants, reduce quality and can transmit disease.
Sources of Phosphorus Super Phosphate, Triple Super Phosphate, Diammonium Phosphate, Monoammonium Phosphate, Ammonium phosphate sulfate
Interveinal Chlorosis spacing between veins are chlorotic, but the veins are green
s-shaped curve, allows for penis retraction; humans and stallions do not have this Sigmoid Flexure
Since male pigs don't lactate, the number of teats on a male pig is totally irrelevant, TRUE OR FALSE? FALSE
Visceral Fat internal padding. Includes KPH fat (kidney, pancreas, heart)
Inbreeding "Depression" silencer genes suppress the expression of "good" genes. Decreases growth, disease resistance, and causes infertility.
In today's cattle industry, most market animals are slaughtered based on their: Maturity type
Pectoral Mammary Glands Primates and Elephants have these
Ertapenem Invanz; longest half life, Q24, good for outpatient
Sporting Dogs naturally active and alert. Make like-able well rounded companions. High activity level and regular exercise. Irish Setter, cocker spaniel, lab etc
additive factor for 5-10 yr old dam 0
poner en un yeso put in a cast
The 200-year-period period of relative peace, ushered in by Augustus. Pax Romana
Guilá Naquitz Chipped stones and half a projectile point were found at
quinary economic activity service sector industries that require a high level of specialized knowledge or technical skill. Examples include scientific research and high-level management
Cereal Grain such as oats, wheat, rye,or barley, was planted in a more favorable field while the other was left alone
Agrarian Describing the way of life that is deeply embedded into the demands of agricultural production.
Shifting cultivation A form of subsistence agriculture in which people shift activity from one field to another; each field is used for crops for relatively few years and left fallow for a relatively long period.
Sources of Potassium muriate of potash, potassium sulfate (used for plants sensitive to chlorine)
Soybean cultivars are well-adapted within and can be moved across wide areas in an east-west direction, but are not well-adapted and cannot be moved in a north-south direction because soybean is highly photoperiodic
release of egg cell from ovary; occurs near the end of estrus period Ovulation
Foot rot major problem for sheep in farm flocks, hoof grows over trapping dirt and bacteria leading to infections of the soft tissue
Harness Racing o Horse pulls a small cart, or “sulky” around track o Pace, trot o Speeds up to 40mph o Penalty for breaking gait
Rendered Fatty acids used for cosmetics, deodorants, lubricants, polished, paints
High Level of Heritability 40% or more, Progress Assured
Marginal Revenue Change in revenue resulting from a one-unit increase in output
Primary Socialization most important period. open to new stimuli. 3-12 weeks of age. after 12 weeks they are more reserved to new stimuli
When separating fighting dogs, which dog should be removed? the loosing dog
carcass value live value of animal per 100lb/ dressing percent = $ value of carcass per 100lb
Which group of plant hormones promote cell division, aid in the regulation of stomatal closure and may prevent aging of some plant parts? a) cytokinins b) gibberellins c) auxins d) ethylene a) cytokinins
During the "struggle of the Orders," the plebians pushed for these laws to be punished for all to see so that laws could not be misinterpreted Twelve Tables
He slit the roman empire into eastern and western sections, making it easier to administer diocletian
5-7 kya Squash was dated to these years in Kentucky and Illinois
Commercial Agriculture found in MDC's, is the production of food primarily for sale off the farm
First Agricultural Revolution Dating back 10,000 years, the First Agricultural Revolution achieved plant domestication and animal domestication
Cultivation and Cultivators used to kill weeds. over cultivation can lead to loss of soil moisture, root pruning, and soil compaction. is being replaced by non-selective herbicides and GMO's
Soybean was introduced into the US in the late 1700's but originally came from c. Asia
Posterior Towards or at the back of the body; behind (dorsal)
Estrous Cycle reoccurs and repeats itself as long as the female is not pregnant; controlled by hormones; includes two phases
Dairy cows that are "dry" and about to calve agin should have a diet high in calcium to make sure they have plenty to put in their milk as soon as they calve, TRUE OR FALSE? FALSE
if you processed a large 160 pound lamb, what would you expect the resulting carcass to weigh? 80 pounds
If you crossed a homozygous dominant animal with a homozygous reccesive animal, what ratio of genotypes would you expect among the offspring? All heterozygous offspring
glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes safety glasses
Inhibits 14a- sterol demthylase--> no conversion lanosterol to ergosterol --> low ergosterol--> disrupted cell membrane Azoles (Imidazoles and Triazoles)
Top 5 Dumbest Dogs Afghan Hound, Basenji, Chow Chow, Borzoi, Bulldog
Guard Dogs typically big dogs that are trained to attack. Boxer, Rotweiler, Doberman. The first thing the intruder knows is that they are under attack
All of the following aboveground symptoms may accompany root feeding by nematodes except: a) reduced growth of the plant b) chlorosis c) increased fruit production d) wilting c) increased fruit production
Stem rots are more prevalent on: a) fruit trees b) herbaceous ornamentals c) plants under drought stress d) pine trees b) herbaceous ornamentals
The saying is that, “All roads lead to Rome”; certainly that was true if you traveled on this road. Appian Way
transplant to remove (a plant) from one place and plant it in another.
racial integration ther are so many races all over the world, and when some people have not been exposed to other races it makes them ignorant to the diiferences from their culture..when people are ignorant about another race they usually are racist only because they are not used to that group of people and their traditions or just simply are not used to how they look.
Preventative Weed Management don't let your field get infested in the first place. Use clean seed, sanitize equipment, maintain areas around field (mow around field)
soybean reproductive stage R1 is identified by a. appearance of first flower
Which type of swine industry is most prevalent in Alabama feeder pig finisher
How many teats/glands does a mare have? 2 teats, 4 glands
Short run profit for a price taking firm, if p>SATC, firm is earning profit.
Characteristics for domestication hardy and easy to keep. Relatively low reactivity to men. Short flight distance. Useful to man. Herbivorous or omnivorous. Social/Behavioral traits we like
Cleanup of weedy areas may reduce numbers of: a) mole crickets b) Asiatic garden beetles c) masked chafers d) black turfgrass ataenius b) Asiatic garden beetles
To obtain better application uniformity with a drop spreader: a) push the spreader as quickly as possible b) overlap swaths c) operate the spreader during times of low relative humidity d) overlap one application with another at right angles to the fi d) overlap one application with another at right angles to the first
heifer a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf.
The "GMO" in GMO crops is an acronym for Genetically Modified Organism
in comparing available vegetable oils (corn, peanut, sunflower, canola, and vegetable) vegetable oil (soybean oil) accounts for more sales and consumption than all the others combined
A fertilizer applicator with a width of 30 feet applies 50lbs of material as it travels a distance of 200ft. Approximately how much fertilizer is being applied, in pounds per acre? a little more than 360
What combination should result in the most genetic improvement? Greater selection differential (+), greater heritability (+), shorter generation interval (-)
Sense of Taste: Dogs prefer meat to a high protein non-meat diet. prefer canned and cooked meat compared to raw. Like it moist. like novel foods. Beef> Pork>Lamb>Chicken>Horse. Like sucrose
A fruit is: a) composed of the stamen b) a mature, ripened ovary c) produced by a dioecious plant only d) not a reproductive structure b) a mature, ripened ovary
The first basic strategy of any integrated pest management (IPM) program is identification of pest and any beneficial species that may be present
What single factor has the most influence on hay quality maturity level and time of harvest
"Teasing" is a term associated with: Checking estrus on a mare AND Enhancing sperm harvest from a stallion
A "kosher" meat might come from where? The front half of a cow
When are cats fully mature? by week 5, They learn to pounce, groom. By week 7 adult sleep, grooming, motor skills, and social interaction are developed.
Small tunneling underneath turf is an indication: a) of a mole cricket infestation b) of a white grub migration c) that sod webworms should be treated d) that fire ants have recently invaded the turf a) of a mole cricket infestation
An example of the disease management principle of protection is seed treatment with a fungicide to protect against seedling diseases
Give two reasons why the judicious use of insecticides is important in cotton, i.e. what are two bad hings that can happen when over-using insecticides to manage cotton insects? (4) leads to insecticide resistance, and kills honeybees and other beneficial insects
As explained in class, what happens when you take vegetable oil and bombard it with hydrogen H+? Vegetable oil is unsaturated, so when you bombard it with hydrogen you can make it saturated
Drop spreaders are better than rotary spreaders because they: a) are less expensive b) are generally more precise and deliver a better pattern c) usually provide a wider swath d) are more difficult to knock out of calibration b) are generally more precise and deliver a better pattern
Compared to dicots, corn and other grasses are generally less damaged by frost or hail within the first few days of emergence because their growing point is still below the soil surface, even several days after emergence
Pups should not be removed from their dams until? 8 weeks of age at the earliest
Most plant parasitic nematodes occur: a) in the top 6 to 12 inches of soil b) in aboveground plant parts c) in the top 3 to 6 inches d) in the phloem of infected plants a) in the top 6 to 12 inches of soil
Since 1900, crop yields for cotton, corn, and soybean in the US have increased slowly or not at all in the beginning, then increasing at an increasing rate
Why should children not run away from a dog they do not know? it may set off a natural predator instinct in the dog
The best way to determine if nematodes are causing a plant problem is to: a) symptoms vary with host and host age b) apply a nematicide and wait to see if plant health improves c) dig up the plant and examine the roots with a hand lens a) symptoms vary with host and host age
What is the genetic make -up of a Beefmaster? 1/2 Brahman x 1/4 Hereford x 1/4 Shorthorn