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Term
The breed of cattle that was developed on the King Ranch in Texas and consists of 3/8
Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn is called
Definition
Santa Gertrudis
Term
A breed of cattle that originated in Scotland that has a smooth hair coat, black in color,
polled, and is one of the most popular breeds in the United States today
Definition
Angus
Term
The breed of swine which is white in color with erect ears and used extensively in
commercial operations for the maternal characteristics is the
Definition
Yorkshire
Term
The breeds of cattle with origin in Europe such as Charolais, Simmental, and Limousin
are usually referred to as
Definition
Continental breeds
Term
The record of the ancestors of a particular animal is recorded in its
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pedigree
Term
The most prevalent fine-wool breed of sheep in the United States is the
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Rambouillet
Term
An objectionable inherited defect in swine known as a whorl is actually a
Definition
hair disturbance
Term
The class of sheep that are evaluated more on the quality of their fleece than other sheep
are known as
Definition
Fine-wool breeds
Term
One common characteristic between Hampshire, Yorkshire, and Berkshire swine is
Definition
erect ears
Term
Breeds of cattle that are used for both milk and meat production are considered to be
Definition
dual-purpose breed
Term
Beef cattle or sheep born without horns are commonly referred to as
Definition
polled
Term
Which major swine breed originated in England, with the major development of the breed
occurring in Kentucky? Originally known as the Thin Rind
Definition
Hampshire
Term
One common characteristic between Yorkshire, Landrace, and Chester Whites is
Definition
color
Term
Which state produces the most hogs?
Definition
Iowa
Term
Which of the following breeds of swine is best on performance of litter size
Definition
Yorkshire
Term
Which state produces the most beef cattle
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Texas
Term
Which breed of beef cattle imported from France was originally used as draft animals
Definition
Maine-Anjou
Term
The first American breed of beef cattle was the
Definition
Texas Longhorn
Term
The first breed of beef cattle imported to the United States in the late 1700’s was the
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Shorthorn
Term
The first of the Continental breeds to be imported in the United States
Definition
Charolais
Term
The most popular breed of registered medium wool sheep in the United States is the
Definition
Hampshire
Term
More than one-half of all the crossbred sheep in the United States carry some percentage
of the particular breed
Definition
Rambouillet
Term
Beef cattle categorized as American breeds have what breed as a genetic base
Definition
Brahman
Term
Which exotic breed of cattle originated from Italy
Definition
Chianina
Term
What breed of cattle used in the United States came
Definition
Murray Grey
Term
What is an animal resulting from the mating of two different breeds
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crossbred
Term
Which breed of cattle descended from Spanish Andalusian cattle brought over by
Definition
Texas Longhorn
Term
The most prevalent breed of sheep in the world is the
Definition
Merino
Term
What is a free-roaming “wild” animal that was once domesticated called
Definition
feral
Term
What trait of a hog refers to its ability to raise large litters of pigs
Definition
maternal quality
Term
Which common breed of swine was imported to the United States from Denmark
Definition
Landrace
Term
What do Hampshires, Polands, and Berkshires have in common
Definition
color
Term
Which breed of swine is considered the oldest
Definition
Berkshire
Term
Which of the following breeds of swine is best on performance of litter size
Definition
Landrace
Term
What country produces the most swine
Definition
China
Term
Which of the following countries has the most sheep
Definition
Australia
Term
The majority of composite breeds of cattle in the United States use what breed as a
foundation
Definition
Brahman
Term
Which of the following breeds of cattle did not originate in Italy
Definition
Maine Anjou
Term
Modern domestic cattle evolved from what single early ancestor
Definition
Aurochs
Term
Which of the following breeds of sheep based on popularity is the most significant breed
in the world
Definition
Corriedale
Term
Which breed of sheep was developed at North Carolina State University
Definition
Polled Dorset
Term
Suffolk sheep ancestry goes back to what breed of sheep
Definition
Southdown
Term
Which of the following breeds of cattle is primarily red in color
Definition
Gelbvieh
Term
Which of the following breeds of cattle is NOT primarily white to gray in color
Definition
Limousin
Term
What breed of sheep that has a distinctive white face originated in Scotland
Definition
Cheviot
Term
Archaeological evidence from the Middle East indicates domestication of the pig
occurred as early as __________ years ago
Definition
9000
Term
Archeology has found evidence that sheep have been domesticated for _________ years
Definition
6000
Term
What breed of hair sheep originated in Texas
Definition
Barbado
Term
Animals that through selection and breeding have come to resemble one another and pass
those traits uniformly to their offspring are defined as
Definition
a breed
Term
Meat provides about what percent of the animal protein consumed in the world
Definition
35%
Term
Which breed of swine does not have a predominant red color
Definition
Poland China
Term
Which breed of swine developed in the United States originated in the state of New York
/ New Jersey
Definition
Duroc
Term
Nutrients, which an animal can synthesize for growth and maintenance, are in a category
called:
Definition
non-essential nutrients
Term
animals cannot synthesize all of the required amino acids
Definition
swine
Term
Vitamins that are not stored in the body and need to be consumed everyday are
Definition
water soluble vitamins
Term
Organic compounds, which are the building blocks in the formation of proteins, are:
Definition
amino acids
Term
What is the basic energy feed used in hog rations
Definition
corn
Term
Feed additives in swine rations that control internal parasites are
Definition
anthelmintics
Term
Sheep rations typically consists of 80 to 90 percent:
Definition
roughage
Term
The recommended protein percent of a grower ration for swine from weaning to 75
pounds is:
Definition
16%
Term
of the following vitamins is in the category of water-soluble?
Definition
Vitamin B
Term
Which of the following minerals is categorized as a macro mineral?
Definition
Calcium
Term
Wheat bran and animal fat are feed concentrates that are classified as
Definition
processing by-products
Term
Which protein concentrate is limited to use by ruminants
Definition
urea
Term
Feedstuffs such as hay and silage are classified as
Definition
roughages
Term
A complex protein produced by living cells that causes changes in other substances in the
body without being changed itself and without becoming a part of the product is a(n):
Definition
enzyme
Term
Amino acids are the building blocks of
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protein
Term
Feed that is provided to young animals as an extra ration and is fed in an area that is
inaccessible to the mothers is called a:
Definition
creep feed
Term
What feedstuff contributes most of the carbohydrates in swine rations?
Definition
corn
Term
. The ability to initiate, sustain, and support reproduction
Definition
fertility
Term
of the following vitamins is in the category of water-soluble?
Definition
Vitamin C
Term
How well an animal likes or accepts a feed is referred to as the:
Definition
palatability
Term
What is the most important nutrient in a swine ration
Definition
water
Term
The total protein contained in a feed is ________ protein
Definition
crude
Term
Which of the following minerals is a trace mineral
Definition
selenium
Term
Which of the following elements is not a component of a carbohydrate?
Definition
Nitrogen
Term
Fats and oils provide _________ times more energy than do carbohydrates,
Definition
2.25
Term
An essential or non-essential element or compound in a food or feed is a(n):
Definition
nutrient
Term
Which of the following feeds is highest in total digestible nutrients (TDN)?
Definition
corn
Term
Which feed uses fermentation in order to increase palatability?
Definition
silage
Term
The largest compartment of the ruminant stomach is the:
Definition
rumen
Term
Feed additives used to prevent disease and promote growth are:
Definition
antibiotics
Term
Rations formulated to keep an animal at its current weight and size is a _________ ration.
Definition
maintenance
Term
The feed component containing the most easily digested carbohydrates is the:
Definition
nitrogen free extract
Term
Which of the following is NOT required on a feed tag
Definition
price per CWT
Term
Which of the following is water-soluble vitamin
Definition
pantothenic acid
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Carbohydrates make up approximately __________ percent of a ration
Definition
75%
Term
A single stomach animal can synthesize ________ of the 22 required amino acids
Definition
12
Term
Ruminant animals can synthesize ________ of the 22 required amino acids.
Definition
22
Term
Swine are in a class of animals that consume both plants and meat known as
Definition
omnivores
Term
Calves younger than 3 months of age sold for slaughter are:
Definition
veal
Term
The average feed conversion ratio for beef cattle on full feed is:
Definition
6:1-7:1
Term
The first milk produced by a ewe after giving birth is known as:
Definition
colostrum
Term
The physical appearance of an animal is known as:
Definition
phenotype
Term
The removal of the testicles from a male animal is:
Definition
castration
Term
Feeder calves classed as yearlings usually weigh
Definition
550 to 700 lbs
Term
The critical stage of production in livestock when giving birth to their offspring is:
Definition
parturition
Term
The secretion and production of milk in sheep, cattle and swine is known as
Definition
lactation
Term
The first milk produced by a cow after giving birth is known as:
Definition
colostrum
Term
The degree to which the crossbred offspring out performs its purebred parents is:
Definition
hybrid vigor
Term
An animal that has extremely straight hind legs is best described as being:
Definition
post-legged
Term
A method of animal identification that uses very low temperature to change pigment color of the skin is
Definition
freeze brand
Term
The gestation time for cattle is:
Definition
283 days
Term
Which trait has the highest heritability estimate in cattle
Definition
post weaning rate of gain
Term
The average age of puberty in sheep is
Definition
6 months
Term
A cattle producer that produces breeding stock including bulls and females for cow-calf
operations is commonly called a:
Definition
seedstock/purebreed breeder
Term
The most important factor when formulating a ration for livestock is
Definition
total digestive nutrients
Term
The gestation time for sheep is:
Definition
148 days
Term
Heifers most commonly reach puberty at the average age of:
Definition
7 months
Term
Estrus in cattle usually occurs every
Definition
21 days
Term
EPD stands for:
Definition
expected progeny difference
Term
A market where cattle are sold by public bidding, with the animals going to the highest
bidder is known as a(n):
Definition
auction market
Term
In swine, a male that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity is called a:
Definition
barrow
Term
A system that is used for trading contracts for future delivery of cattle is known as:
Definition
futures market
Term
. In 1985, a one dollar per head checkoff for every head of beef sold in the United States
was established as a result of the passage of the:
Definition
Beef Promotion and Research Act
Term
The process of placing sperm in the female reproductive tract by some other means than
natural mating is known as:
Definition
artificial insemination
Term
The process of preparing calves for the stress of being moved into the feedlot is called:
Definition
preconditioning
Term
The rate or percentage of animals becoming pregnant
Definition
conception rate
Term
The removal of all or part of the tail from sheep is referred to as:
Definition
docking
Term
A method of animal identification that is a puncture in the skin of numbers or letters is
known as
Definition
tattoo
Term
A selective form of breeding in which the sire and dam are related which some refer to as
a mild form of inbreeding is called:
Definition
linebreeding
Term
The average daily gain for growing cattle on full feed
Definition
3 lb/day
Term
Which of the following traits is considered undesirable when judging market lambs
Definition
early maturing
Term
Cattle are in a class of animals which consume only plant products known as:
Definition
herbivores
Term
Vitamins that are stored in the body and need not be consumed everyday are:
Definition
fat soluble
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The gestation time for swine is:
Definition
114 days
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