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| This health problem resulting in the sudden death of heavily muscled hogs is referred to as |
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| PSS Porcine Stress Syndrome |
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| A Deficiency of ________________ in baby pigs results in a condition called Anemia |
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| Which breed of swine originated in England and is black in color with six white points |
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| Which ruminant stomach compartment contains millions of microbes that convert low quality protein into amino acids needed by the animal? |
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| Which government agency regulates the use of feed additives and hormone implants? |
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| Federal Food and Drug Administration |
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| Which term is used to describe the process of chewing and crushing of food |
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| Farrowing is the term used for the birthing process of which of these species? |
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| Ruminants have ______________ stomach compartments? |
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| Which term refers to the record of the ancestors of an animal? |
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| Which is a tool used to administer a pill or bolus to an animal |
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| Which form of cattle identification is NOT permanent? |
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| Which breed of beef cattle is red, white, or roan and known for its excellent milking ability? |
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| Which species of cattle are more resistant to some disease, parasites, and heat? |
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| Which type of beef production system involves feeding and fattening cattle for the slaughter market? |
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| Which of the following is a disease causing cows to abort late in their pregnancy? |
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| Which beef evaluation term reflects the structural correctness of an animal's feet and legs |
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| On a beef carcass which of the following is not considered a high-value wholesale cut? |
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| What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation? |
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| Which breed of swine originated in England and is known for their muscling and carcass leanness |
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| Which of the following are U.S.D.A Swine Slaughter Grades? |
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| Which is the most commonly used method of swine identification? |
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| Which feed stuff is the most commonly used source of protein in swine rations? |
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| The U.S.D.A. Grades of slaughter hogs are based on carcass quality and the yield of the following four lean cuts? |
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| Boston butt, ham, loin, and picnic shoulder |
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| Which of the following is not a wholesale cut of pork? |
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| Which of the following wholesale cuts of pork come from the belly? |
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| The four primal cuts of hog carcass represent _____ percent of the total retail value of the carcass |
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| Which term refers to the period before marketing in which medications should not be given to swine? |
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| Which swine evaluation term refers to an animal that is freer of fat through its lower body? |
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| Which swine evaluation term refers to an animal that has more internal body capacity |
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| Which species was the first to be domesticated? |
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| Feeds such as hay, silage, and the pasture grass are referred to as: |
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| The process by which digested nutrients are taken into the bloodstream is referred to as? |
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| Which of these nutrients are made up of sugars, starches, and cellulose |
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| Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting and prevention of excessive bleeding? |
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| Which term refers to feed additives that prevent the growth of bacteria? |
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| Which term refers to a gene pair that carries two similar genes for a trait? |
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| Which tem refers to mating two animals of the same breed |
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| Which type of injection is made into the skin? |
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| Which type of injection is given in the nose? |
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| Which type of tissue responds to stimuli and transmits impulse to the brain? |
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| Which type of tissue creates movement of body parts? |
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| Which animal body system creates body movements and maintains posture? |
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| Which ruminant stomach compartment is known as the true stomach, where ingested food mixed with gastric juices? |
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| Which animal body system rids the body of waste? |
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| What are cattle squeeze chutes used for? |
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| Immobilize animals for both their safety and yours |
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| Which breed of beef cattle is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to disease and pests? |
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| Which breed of beef cattle is known for its carcass leanness and light yellow color? |
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| Which breed of cattle is white in color and known for high feed efficiency and heavy muscling? |
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| The ability of a beef sire to transmit genetic traits is defined in sire summaries as an EPD which stands for |
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| Expected Progeny Difference |
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| Which of the following is not used to dehorn cattle? |
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| Which of the following is used in USDA Beef Quality Grades |
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Frame Size
Thickness
Thriftiness |
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| Which of the following is an example of an internal parasite affecting beef cattle? |
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| Which nutritional problem is caused by rapid fermentation in the rumen causing too much gas to be produced? |
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| Which nutritional problem results in the swelling of the tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot and causes the animal to become lame? |
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| When evaluating a steer the term "balances" refers to |
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| General structure and proportion of an animal's body |
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| Which of the following is not considered when determining USDA Beef Yield Grades? |
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| The approximate age of sheep can be determined by examining their |
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| Which of the following are USDA Grades of slaughter lambs, yearlings, and sheep? |
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| Prime, Choice, Good, Utility, Cull |
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| Which term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that comes from the major wholesale cuts? |
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| Which of the following are the USDA Yield Grades of slaughter sheep? |
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| Which term refers to the first milk produced by a cow the first few days after giving birth? |
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| What percentage of agricultural related deaths and injuries involve livestock or livestock facilities? |
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| Feeds such as hay, silage, and pasture grass are referred to as |
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| Which term is used to describe the process of chewing and crushing of food? |
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| Which of the following are the four compartments of the ruminant stomach |
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| Rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum |
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| Which ruminant stomach compartment is known as the true stomach, where ingested food is mixed with gastric juices? |
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| The term refers to the removal of the testicles of a male animal? |
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| Which term refers to a mating that results in an offspring that exceeds the performance or physical appearance of both its parents? |
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| What is the average gestation length of a female beef animal? |
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| The time during which the animal is pregnant is referred to as |
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| This term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that come from the major wholesale cuts of an animal carcass |
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| Which hormone is produced by the ovaries and causes the animal to show signs of heat |
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| Diseases and parasites that may be transmitted between man and animals are referred to as |
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| A beef cattle feedlot is considered to be this type of facility |
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| Farrowing is the term used for the birthing process of which of these species? |
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| Which term refers to the organic compounds that act as catalysts to speed up the Digestive process |
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| Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed ? |
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| which term refers to physical appearance of an animal? |
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| the process of giving birth is referred to as |
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| This term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that come from the major wholesale cuts of an animal carcass |
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| Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed ? |
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| The main objective of livestock waste management is to prevent________________ |
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| Which type of livestock is the most efficient at converting feed to meat? |
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| Which term refers to an animal that naturally does NOT have horns? |
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| Which of the following is not a USDA beef Quality grade? |
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| Which of the following is NOT used to determine the grade of feeder cattle? Age, Frame Size, THickness, Thriftiness |
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| Which is the USDA's highest degree of marbling? |
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| Which is the lowest US SLaughter Beef Quality Grade? |
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| On a beef carcass, which of the following is considered a high-value wholesale cut? |
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| When evaluating a steer the term "finish" refers to |
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| Amount of fat cover on the animal |
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| Which of the following is NOT considered a beef by-product |
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| Which term refers to the growing and feeding of calves from weaning until they are ready to enter the feedlot? |
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| Which group of feeder cattle is between one and two years of age and 550 to 700 pounds |
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| Which is the highest US Slaughter Beef Quality Grade |
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| Which beef evaluation term refers to the structural soundness of an animal |
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| Stands and walks more correctly |
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| Which beef evaluation refers to the levelness of an animal's back |
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| On a beef carcass, which of the following is not considered a high-wholesale cut |
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| What term refers to the process of preparing calves for the stress of being moved into the feedlot |
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| What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation |
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| Which breed of swine originated in the U.S. and is known for fast growth and feed efficiency |
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| Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed ? |
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| The main objective of livestock waste management is to prevent________________ |
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| Which type of livestock is the most efficient at converting feed to meat? |
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| Which term refers to an animal that naturally does NOT have horns? |
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| Which of the following is not a USDA beef Quality grade? |
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| Which of the following is NOT used to determine the grade of feeder cattle? Age, Frame Size, THickness, Thriftiness |
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| Which is the USDA's highest degree of marbling? |
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| Which is the lowest US SLaughter Beef Quality Grade? |
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| On a beef carcass, which of the following is considered a high-value wholesale cut? |
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| When evaluating a steer the term "finish" refers to |
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| Amount of fat cover on the animal |
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| Which of the following is NOT considered a beef by-product |
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| Which term refers to the growing and feeding of calves from weaning until they are ready to enter the feedlot? |
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| Which group of feeder cattle is between one and two years of age and 550 to 700 pounds |
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| Which is the highest US Slaughter Beef Quality Grade |
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| Which beef evaluation term refers to the structural soundness of an animal |
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| Stands and walks more correctly |
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| Which beef evaluation refers to the levelness of an animal's back |
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| On a beef carcass, which of the following is not considered a high-wholesale cut |
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| What term refers to the process of preparing calves for the stress of being moved into the feedlot |
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| What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation |
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| Which breed of swine originated in the U.S. and is known for fast growth and feed efficiency |
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| Which breed of swine originated in England where it's known as Large White? |
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| Which breed of swine originated in U.S. and is black with white on their feet, face, and tip of the tail? |
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| When evaluating swine underlines, the minimum number of teats desired per side: |
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| From the illustration below determine this pig's individual number based on the standard swine ear notching system |
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| Which of these nutrients are made up of sugars, starches, and cellulose? |
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| Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting and prevention of excessive bleeding? |
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| Which terms refers to a gene pair that carries two similar genes for a trait? |
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| Which term refers to mating two animals of the same breed? |
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| Which type of injection is made into the skin? |
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| Which type of injection is given through the nose? |
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| Which type of tissue responds to stimuli and transmits impulses to the brain? |
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| Which type of tissue creates movement of body parts? |
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| Which animal body system creates body movements and maintains posture? |
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| Which animal body system rids of the body of waste? |
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| What are cattle squeeze chutes used for? |
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| Immobilize animals for both their safety and yours |
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| Which breed of beef cattle is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to disease and pests ? |
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Definition
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| Which breed of cattle is know for its carcass leanness and light yellow color? |
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| Which breed of is white in color and known for high feed efficiency and heavy muscling? |
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| The ability of a beef sire to transmit genetic traits is defined in sire summaries as an EPD, which stands for: |
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| Expected Progeny Difference |
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| Which of the following is not used for dehorn cattle? |
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| Which of the following is not a U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grade? |
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| Which of the following is not used to determine the grade of feeder cattle? |
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| Which of the following is an example of an internal parasite affecting beef cattle? |
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| Which nutritional is caused by rapid fermentation in the rumen causing too much gas to be produced? |
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| Which nutritional problem results in the swelling of the tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot and causes animal to become lame? |
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| When evaluating a steer the term "balance" refers to: |
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| General structure and proportion of an animal's body |
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| Which of the following is not considered when determining U.S.D.A. Beef Yield Grades? |
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| The approximate age of a sheep can be determined by examining their: |
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| Which of the following are the U.S.D.A Grades of slaughter lambs, yearlings, and sheep? |
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| Prime, Choice, Good, Utility, Cull |
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| Which term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that comes from the major wholesale cuts? |
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| Which of the following are the U.S.D.A. Yield Grades of slaughter sheep? |
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| Which term refers to the first milk produced by a cow the first few days after giving birth? |
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| What percentage of agriculture related deaths and injuries involve livestock or livestock facilities? |
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| Feeds such as hay, silage, pasture grass are referred to as: |
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| Which term is used to describe the process of chewing and crushing food? |
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| Which of the following are the four compartments of the ruminant stomach? |
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| The terms refers to the removal of the testicles of a male animal? |
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| Which terms refers to a mating that results in an offspring that exceeds the performance or physical appearance of both its parents? |
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| What is the average gestation length of a female beef animal? |
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| The time during which animal is pregnant is referred to as: |
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| This term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that come from the major wholesale cuts of an animal carcass. |
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| Which hormone is produced by the ovaries and causes the animal to show signs of heat? |
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| Diseases and parasites that may be transmitted between ma and animals referred to as: |
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| A beef cattle feedlot is considered to be this type of facility. |
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| Farrowing is the term used for the birthing process of which of these species? |
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| Which term refers to the organic compounds that act as catalysts to speed up the digestive process? |
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| Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed? |
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| Which term refers to a mating that results in an offspring that exceeds the performance or physical appearance of both its parents? |
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| Which term refers to the kind of genes an animal possesses? |
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| What is the average gestation length of a female beef animal? |
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| What is the average gestation length of a female swine? |
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| The process of giving birth is referred to as: |
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| Which breed of cattle is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to disease and pests? |
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| Which breed if beef cattle is black in color, polled and known for its carcass quality? |
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| Which breed of cattle is red, white or roam and its known for its excellent milking ability? |
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| Which of the following is not a U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grade? |
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| When evaluating a steer the term "condition" refers to: |
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| Amount of fat on the animal |
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| Which of the following do not determine U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grades? |
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| Which of the following do not determine U.S.D.A. Beef Yield Grades? |
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| Which is the U.S.D.A.'s highest degree of marbling? |
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| What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation? |
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| Which breed of swine in white color, long bodied and known for their large litter size? |
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| Which breed of swine originated in England and is known for their muscling and carcass leanness? |
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| The presence of genetic diversity in animals makes it possible to develop new breeds. |
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| New developments in biotechnology have come rapidly |
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| As much as 15 percent of the feed that is fed is wasted and must be calculated when supplying feed |
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| Salt and minerals should be provided on a free choice basis |
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| Sex-selected semen is expensive, but may be feasible depending on the goals of the producer |
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| The carcass of an animal that has died from anthrax can be sold for tankage |
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| There is little or no risk in using the futures market |
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| The most important factor in selecting a marketing method is the price and cost associated with the selected method |
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| It is not necessary for livestock dealers to register with the USDA |
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| When judging hogs, it is now common practice to include information from performance records as well as visual appraisals to place the class |
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| The U.S. Utility feeder pigs show unthriftiness because of disease or poor care |
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| Gestating ewes should never be self-fed |
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| Ewes are usually bred to lamb at about 3 years of age |
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| Mastisis is only caused by bacteria, not by injury to udder |
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| Sheep that ingest copper sulfate may develop copper poisoning |
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| Animals that regurgitate and masticate their feed after they swallow it are called... |
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| Animal by-products produce human medicines such as... |
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| Cortisone, heparin, and insulin |
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| Genotype refers to the... |
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| A Punnett square is used to... |
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| Predict the results of crossbreeding |
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| The ability of a cell to continue to divide throughout the life of the animal is dependent upon... |
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| When chromosome pairs are divided in such a manner that each gamete has one of each type of chromosome, the process is called... |
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| Approximately ___ percent of the corn, soybean, and cotton planted in the United States is genetically engineered |
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