2011 Agricultural Technology Contest University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Small Animals
Contest Description and Rules:
Please direct questions to: Candis O'Brien ([email protected] ) or Brigid Reimann ([email protected] ) Student Co-chairs
This contest is designed to assess student knowledge, application, analytical and evaluation abilities, in the area of small animal care, veterinary skills, and per store management. Four students per team will be allowed to compete in the contest. Each member of the team will complete the contest individually. The top two scores on the team will constitute a team score.
The contest will cover the following types of animals. Dogs Cats Birds Fish
A. Written Test Twenty-five multiple choice questions worth 2 points per question. Overall Topics include: Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Diseases and Parasites Breeding and Genetics Breeds and Grooming Housing and Management
LISTING OF TOPIC AREAS FOR WRITTEN EXAM A. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY a. Skeletal i. Avian ii. Mammalian iii. Fish b. Muscles i. Major types and locations ii. Physiology and functions c. Digestion i. Parts and how they function ii. Comparison between species d. Skin i. Glands
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ii. Layers/Attachments iii. Hair/Claws e. Reproduction i. Parts and how they function ii. Comparisons of male and female iii. Comparisons between species iv. Gestation, Parturition, Litter size, Estrus Cycles f. Nervous System i. Components and how they work ii. Sense organs - How they work (eyes, nose, mouth, ears) iii. Comparison between species g. Circulatory System i. Arteries, Veins, Capillaries ii. Blood Composition h. Lymph System i. Location ii. Functions i. Respiratory System i. Parts and how they functions ii. Air exchange
B. NUTRITION AND FEEDING: a. Classes i. Uses/functions ii. Sources b. Diets i. Growth ii. Maintenance iii. Working/Active iv. Geriatric v. Reducing c. Digestibility i. Comparison of feeds d. Specific Diets i. Components ii. Quality iii. Quantity e. Food Labels i. Comparative ii. Composition iii. Ingredients f. Costs of Food g. Math computations involving feeding h. Label Reading of pet foods
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DISEASES AND PARASITES o Causes o Treatments/cures o Prevention o Listing of Specific Diseases and Parasites
o DOGS . Colic Roundworm . Parvo Tapeworm . Distemper Flea Tapeworm . Rabies Hydatid . Hepatitis Whipworm . Kennel Cough Heartworm . Leptospirosis Tick . Ringworm Fleas . Hookworm Mites (Mange) o CATS . Leukemia Ringworm . Toxoplasmosis Roundworm . Rabies Hookworm . Distemper Tapeworm . FVR Lungworm . Feline calicivirus Fleas . Feline chlamydiosis Mites o FISH . Bacterial infection Velvet disease . Fungal infection Anchorworm . Popeye Flukes . Ich Lice o BIRDS . Alopecia Mites . Moult Roundworm . Lice Threadworm
REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS o Meiosis In crossbreeding o Mitosis Line crossbreeding o Heritability Out crossing o Crossbreeding Mendelian Genetics/Genetic Applications GROOMING &BREEDS o Categories Length/height measurement o Uses Traits o Unique Features Care of specific breeds
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o Commonality Grooming procedures o Markings Tools HOUSING AND MANAGEMENT o Housing o Environmental Needs o First Aid
B. Identification Identification of Breeds, families, or parasites worth 1 point per question. Photos, paintings, or live specimens may be used as samples. The number of samples from each category will be: Dogs 10 Cats 10 Birds 5 Fish 5 Parasites 4
DOGS:
Afghan Hound English Springer Spaniel Pointer Basset Hound German Shepherd Pomeranian Beagle Golden Retriever Poodle Brittany Spaniel Great Dane Rottweiler Chihuahua Irish Setter Schnauzer Chow Chow Keeshond Shetland Sheepdog Cocker Spaniel Labrador Retriever Shih Tzu Collie Lhasa Apso Siberian Husky Daschund Old English Sheepdog St. Bernard Doberman Pinscher Pekingese Yorkshire Terrier
CATS:
Abyssinian British Shorthair Maine Coon Cat Russian Blue American Shorthair Burmese Manx Scottish Fold Balinese Chartreux Norwegian Forest Cat Siamese Birman Colorpoint Shorthair Oriental Shorthair Somali Bombay Havana Brown Persian Turkish Angora
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TROPICAL FISH:
Angel Suckermouth Catfish Dwarf Gourami Platy Tiger Barb Banded Cichlid Pearl Gourami Redtail Shark Beta Zebra Danio Guppy Swordtail Glass Catfish Comet Goldfish Mollie Bleeding Heart Tetra Mailed Catfish Fantail Goldfish Piranhas Cardinal Tetra
BIRDS:
Canary Cockatiel Cockatoo Conure Finch Lorrie Lovebird Macaw Parakeet Parrot
C. Practicum
PROBLEM SOLVING PRACTICUM
Directions to contest chair: The contest will consist of 5 math problems that will follow the general format of the following examples. Each question will be worth 10 points.
Each question should be presented to the contestant in a format that allows room to complete their written computations on the same paper as the question is stated. In grading the question, the evaluator will allow for partial credit (5 points max) if the answer is wrong but the contestant has adequately shown and labeled their work.
Student directions: For each problem place your answer on the line provided after each question. Calculators are allowed. Be sure to write and label all computations in the space provided. Up to 5 points of partial credit will be given if the answer on the blank is wrong but the contestant has adequately shown and labeled their work.
Note: The computations in parenthesis are the answers.
Example A: You want to have a two-week supply of dog food. Your dog eats 15 lbs. of dog food per day. What are the minimum pounds of dog food you need to buy to meet these requirements? Answer ______(10 points) (14 x 1.5 = 21) Show and label your work:
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Example B: Feline delight costs $3.00 for an eight-ounce can. If you feed two cans per day, how much will you spend in one year? Answer:______(10 points) (3 x 2 x 365 = $2,190) Show and label your work:
Example C: Puddy Tat Vitamin Supplements cost $15.00 for a 16 oz bottle. If you give your cat 1/4 ounce per day, how many days will that bottle last? Answer:______(10 points) (16 x 4 = 64) Show and label your work:
Example D: You buy a 25 Ib. bag of dog food at the feed store for $7.00. Your dog will eat two eight oz servings per day. How much is it costing you per day to feed the dog? Answer: ______(7 points) (2 x 1/2 Ib. = 1 lb./day; $7 00/ 25 lbs = $0.28/lb.; 1 lb./day x $0.28/lb = $0.28 lb./day) Show and label your work: How many days will the bag last? Answer: ______(3 points) (25 lb/1 lb. per day = 25 days) Show and label your work:
Example E: You buy a five-pound bag of dog food for $3.00. Your dog eats two eight-ounce servings per day. How many bags must you buy in one year? Answer: ______(7 points) 27.11 11/01 (2 x 8 oz.= 16 oz=1 Ib.; 5 lb bag/1lb/day=5 days/bag; 365 days/year/5 days/bag= 73 bags) Show and label your work: What is the annual cost? Answer: ______(3 points) (73 bags/year x $3.00/bag = $219/year) Show and label your work:
Example F:
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You have a 20-gallon aquarium and you want to select an aquarium stand that will support the aquarium when completely full and operating. You are given the following information: -Aquarium will contain 20 gallons of water -Gravel in the bottom will weigh 15 pounds -Fish will weigh 1 pound -Heater, filter, and light will weigh a total of 3 pounds -Density of water is 8 lb./gallon What is the minimum weight that the aquarium stand must be able to support? Answer: ______(10 points) (20 gal x 8 lb./gal = 160 pounds; 160 + 15 +1 + 3 = 179 pounds) Show and label your work:
Example G: You work for Pet World and a customer purchases the following items. You must calculate the total cost for each item, the appropriate sales tax, and the total amount of the bill. Qty Description Price/ unit Cost 1 Fish Tank $55.00 ($55.00) (1 pt) 1 Container of Fish Food $5.65 ($5.65) (1 pt) 2 Gourami Fish $4.95 ($990) (1 pt) 3 Tank Decorations $3.17 ($9.51) (1 pt) 1 Bottle of Water Conditioner $3.79 ($3.79) (1 pt) 7 Goldfish $ .47 ($3.29) (1 pt) SUBTOTAL ($87.14) (1 pt) TAX (assume 6 %) ($5.23) (2pt) TOTAL ($92.37) (1 pt)
Example H: You have four different sized bags of Woofer’s dog food. Which of the following bags is the most economical (lowest cost per pound)? Bag Weight Cost BAG A 2.5 lb. $4.00 BAG B 1.0 Ib. $2.00 BAG C 2.0 lb. $1.50 BAG D 3.5 Ib. $1.71 Answer:______(10 points) (A=1.6; B=2.0; C= .75; D= .49) 27.12 11/01 Show and label your work:
Example l: You have the following choices of dog food: Bag Price Weight Percent Protein
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BAG A $5.00 5.00 lb. 15% (5 x .15 = .75; $5.75=6.67) BAG B $6.75 5.00 Ib. 19% (5 x .19=.95; $6.75/.95=7.11) BAG C $7.50 5.00 lb. 23% (5 x .23 = 1.15; $7.50/1.15 = 6.52) BAG D $8.25 5.00 lb. 25% (5x.25=1.25;$8.25/1.25=6.60) Which bag is the cheapest cost per pound of protein? Answer ______(10 points) Show and label your work:
Example J: You have the following choices of dog food: Bag Price Weight Percent Moisture BAG A $5.00 2.00 lb. 50% (5/2=2.5; 2.5/.5=5) BAG B $10.00 5.00 Ib. 20% (10/5=2; 2/.8 = 2.5) BAG C $13.00 10.00 lb. 75% (13/10=1.3; 1.3/.25=5.2) BAG D $20.00 13.00 Ib. 40% (20/13=1.54; 1.54/.6=2.56) Which of the above is the cheapest per pound of dry pet food? Answer: ______(10 points) Show and label your work:
SUGGESTED REFERENCE LIST DOGS o Guide to Dogs Simon & Schuster o Genetics for Dog Breeders Hutt o Stone Guide for Dog Grooming Howell Book House o Where to Buy, Board, or Train a Dog Gaines o Pet Care Reports Ralston Purina o “A dog’s life” (pamphlets) Alpo o (pamphlets) IAMS, Gaines o Bench & Field, Science Diet o The Complete Dog Book AKC o Dogs-General Information AKC, Bench & Field, o First Aid for Your Dog Barrons o The New Dog Handbook Barrons o The Dog Owner’s Encyclopedia o of Veterinary Medicine TFH Publications o The Dog Owner’s Home Vet Handbook Howell Book House CATS o Guide to Cats Simon & Schuster o Pet Care Reports (pamphlets) Ralston Purina o (pamphlets) Cat Fancier’s Association o First Aid for your Cat Barrons o The New Cat Handbook Barrons o The Cat Owner’s Encyclopedia
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o of Veterinary Medicine TFH Publications o Harpers Illustrated Handbook of Cats Harpers o The Cat Owner’s Home Vet Handbook Howell Book House BIRDS o Guide to Birds of the World Simon & Schuster o The New Bird Handbook Barrons o (Books on specific families) Barrons FISH o Guide to Freshwater and Marine o Aquarium Fishes Simon & Schuster o Carolina’s Freshwater Aquarium Handbook Carolina Biological Supply o The New Aquarium Handbook Barrons o (Books on specific families) Barrons o A step-by-step guide to setting up an aquarium TFH ANIMAL BIOLOGY o Agriscience, Cooper Delmar o The Merck Veterinary Manual Merck and Co. o College Zoology, Karl A Stiles Macmillan o Zoology Coloring Book, Lawrence Elson Harper & Row o Veterinary Technician in Small Animal Practice, o Intravatrolo & Richardson Burgess o Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Gillespie Delmar GENERAL o Video- o Guide to American Pedigreed Cats, Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. o A Video Guide to Successful Cat Care, Dr. Michael Fox o Slide/Tape- o Small Animal Care -Cats o -Dogs o -Breeds of Dogs o Vocational Education Productions o Feeding and Care of Dogs, VAS 1062 o Pet Loss and Human Bereavement, Kay & Nieburg o Pet Shop—Entrepreneur Magazine-”How To”series - Business Guide C1007 o MAGAZINES . Aquarium . Bird Talk . Cat Fancy . Dog Fancy . Pet-Age o WALL POSTERS . “The Wonderful World of Cats”, Quaker Professional Services . Gaines Dog Chart, Gaines Dog Care Center . 27.9 11/01
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More reference materials (publishing and businesses and suppliers)
o The Alpo Pet Center o Hill’s Science Diet o The American Kennel Club o The IAMS Company o Barron’s Educational Series o Merck & Co, Inc o Bench and Field o Martin’s Feed Mills, Inc o Quaker Professional Services o Carolina Biological Supply Company o Ralston Purina Co o Pet Information Center o Cat Fanciers Association o Simon & Schuster o Delmar Publishers o T F H Publications o Entrepreneur Magazine o Vocational Agriculture Service o Gaines Dog Care Center o Vocational Education Productions o Howell Book House, Inc o California Polytechnic State University
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