At almost every AG&I sponsored event, and several others as
well, there is some form of knowledge testing. These knowledge tests
measure an exhibitor's "IQ" about his/her animal and the
agricultural industry in general. Often times if an exhibitor has
reasearched his/her animal, been involved with its daily feeding,
health and care he/she should do well on any exam.
Exams provided by AG&I/AYLSF are designed not to "stump"
or trick the student. The goal is to evaluate how much research
the child has put into her/her project and also to test how much
practical knowledge the child has of his/her animal.
It might seem pretty easy to begin with, however there can be an
overwheling amount of information to absorb on just one species.
Below you will find a list of sites offering study material. We
have also listed what areas will be covered in exams sponsored by
AG&I/AYLSF.
| Basic description of the animal |
Proper terms for genders/castration |
Scientific Classification |
| Basic food the animal eats |
Primary uses for the animal |
General overview of history |
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Brief history of the animal |
Production in the US |
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Basic Physiological & Reproductive Traits |
Physiological & Reproductive Traits |
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Common terms pertaining to that species |
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Identify purpose breeds |
Purebreds vs. Crossbreds |
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Identify the most popular breeds |
Breed origination |
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Traits of purpose breeds |
Detailed descriptions of major breeds |
| Basic care needs |
Appropriate housing |
Apporpriate facility structure |
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Shelter needs |
Housing limits and space |
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Effects of poor care |
Heat/Cold limits for the animal |
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Benefits of good care |
Appropriate feeding/watering care and appliances |
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Animal indentification |
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Diseases common to that species |
Genotypes for diseases |
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Biosecurity |
Symptoms of common diseases |
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Health safety |
Treatment/prevention for common diseases
and paracites |
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Various medical administrations (oral, topical,
IV, IM, SQ, etc) |
Common Vaccinations |
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Parasites common to that species |
Appropriate injection sites |
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Affects of diseases on animal products |
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Importance of a healthy animal |
Biosecurity |
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Proper use of medication |
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Proper actions for infected animals |
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Preventative care |
| General basic food for the animal |
Nutrient requirements |
Amino acids |
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Importance of a complete feed |
Protiens, Fats |
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Diseases associated with lack of various
nutrients |
Different types of minerals & vitamins
pertinent to that species |
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Identify common feedstuffs |
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Common genders exhibited |
Average weight gain/growth rate |
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Purchasing a project animal |
Appropriate physical structure of the animal |
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Animal selection & evaluation |
The ideal market/breeding animal for the
species |
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Common structural/malformation terms |
| Age of your animal |
Basic showmanship techniques |
Effects of using improper equipment |
| Breed, type & gender of animal |
Grooming |
In-depth showmanship techniques |
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Proper show etiquette |
Proper exhibitor attire |
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Common show equipment |
Proper exhibitor behavior |
| Term used for common products of that species
(pork, beef, milk, etc) |
Ideal appearance of the major product(s) |
Meat/wool/fur processing |
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Quality improvements of the product |
Locations of major cuts |
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Major meat cuts (if applicable) |
Levels of quality in the product |
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Ideal traits of the product |
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Dressing percentages |
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Effects of major diseases on products |
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Benefits and uses of products |
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Various gender classifications (cow, heifer,
sow, gilt, wether, etc) |
Various types of breeding (AI, pen, field,
etc) |
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Desirable breeding traits |
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Appropriate breeding ages |
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Breeding seasons |
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Gestation |
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Lactation |
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Birthing |
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Processing of newborns |
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Common breeding terms |
