Animal Science Quiz test answers
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the US produces th emost lbs of beef, because of greater efficienty, breed types, and US has greatest pop in world
False
cattle prefer to browse of woody shrubs/plants
false
most sheep and horses are referred to as season polystrus
true
the angora goat is known for producing mohair
true
the beef industry usually runs on a 5 year cycle of growth and decline of cattle inventroy
true
in recent years Utahs goat pop has been increasing
true
we find more cattle in states like NM and UT because we need less acres per cow compared to states like KY and FL
false
which word indicates a set of birds with similar characteristics
breed
use the flow chart below to correclty label the structure of the beef industry discussed in claass
a. seedstock production b. commercial c. yearling stocker, d. farmer feeders e. feedlots f. packers
peak sheep inventory numbers occured between what years in US
1880-1940
you have. apiece of ground that can comfortablyh graze 300 cow calf pairs over growing seasonl. how many sheep could you graze if you replaced half of cow calf pairs with mature ewes
750
producers on enterprieses with more than 10 goats generally report that their goats are used for
meat
what type of fibers can be found within a sheep fleece
hair, wool, kemp
which term best describes stocker operation for cattle
adds weight to weaned calves before finishing
which is the most commonly used breed of chicken for egg production inUS
white leghorn
continental breeds were introduced into crossbreeding programs to
increase size of calves, increase muscle growth, increase herterosis
which of the following terms is used for a young femal pig that has not had piglets
gilt
what is the cause for the greatest amount of piglet mortailtiy preweaning
crushing
what animal can be consdiered a guard animal for hseep and goats
all of the above
popular terminal sire breed of sheep
suffolk
fine wool breed of sheep orginating from france an dpopular on US ranch operations
rambouillet/merino
darity goat breed that comes in a vaeity of colors and has a distinct roman nose and penduous ears
nubian
maternal breed of swine
yorkshire, landrace, chester white
sire breed of swine
duroc, berkshire, hampshire, spotted, poland china