Questions 1-35

Question 1

Which Medium wool breed was developed in the US

Answer 1

Montadale

Question 2

Proteins produced by an animal’s immune system in response to invasion by bacteria, viruses, or parasites are:

Answer 2

antibodies

Question 3

which information is NOT typically required for the registration of individual hogs?

Answer 3

number of teats

Question 4

bacterial disease that affects both sheep and goats when the animal has a wound. symptoms include stiffness, rigid jaw, and inability to eat.

Answer 4

tetanus

Question 5

which of the following breeds of cattle is NOT Primarily white to gray in color?

Answer 5

Limousin

Question 6

A swine nutritional health problem caused by lack of iron in the diet.

Answer 6

Anemia

Question 7

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 US today

Answer 7

Angus

Question 8

The leg and loin of a lamb are the primary wholesale meat cuts that come from the:

Answer 8

hind saddle

Question 9

Which country accounts for the highest percent of the world cattle population?

Answer 9

India

Question 10

Meat provides about what percent of the animal protein consumed in the world?

Answer 10

0.35

Question 11

the process of taking food nutrients through the intestinal wall is:

Answer 11

absorption

Question 12

which cattle problem is associated with nutritional health?

Answer 12

bloat

Question 13

which breed of medium wool sheep has the characteristics of white ears, face, nose, and legs?

Answer 13

Dorset

Question 14

which trait for swine has the lowest heritability estimate?

Answer 14

Litter size

Question 15

The ____ breed of swine can be traced to the early 1700’s

Answer 15

berkshire

Question 16

beef cattle categorized as american breeds have what breed as a genetic base?

Answer 16

Brahman

Question 17

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:

Answer 17

Santa Gertrudis

Question 18

The first American breed of beef cattle was the:

Answer 18

Texas Longhorn

Question 19

One common characteristic between Yorkshire, Landrace, and Chester Whites is:

Answer 19

Color

Question 20

Sheep are a major enterprise in the _____ area of the US

Answer 20

Western

Question 21

Which trait has the highest heritability estimate in cattle?

Answer 21

post weaning rate of gain

Question 22

Ruminant animals can synthesize ______ of the 22 required amino acids.

Answer 22

22

Question 23

The most popular breed of registered medium wool sheep in the US is the:

Answer 23

Hampshire

Question 24

The Pietrain breed of swine originated in_______

Answer 24

Belgium

Question 25

The breeds of cattle with origin in Europe such as Charolais, Simmental, and Limousin are usually referred to as:

Answer 25

Continental breeds

Question 26

Lambs are commonly weaned at about ______ months of age

Answer 26

three

Question 27

According to USDA, the greatest expense in the production of livestock is:

Answer 27

Feed Purchased

Question 28

Feed additives in swine rations that control internal parasites are:

Answer 28

anthelmintics

Question 29

What feedstuff contributes most of the carbohydrates in swine rations?

Answer 29

corn

Question 30

Which breed of beef cattle has been the leader on total number registered since 1970?

Answer 30

angus

Question 31

fat present in muscle tissue is known as:

Answer 31

Marbling

Question 32

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):

Answer 32

enzyme

Question 33

Which breed of cattle descended from spanish andalusian cattle brought over by columbus on his second voyage

Answer 33

Texas longhorn

Question 34

A nutritional problem characterized by a swollen abdomen on the left side, labored breathing, profuse salvation, groaning, lack of appetite, and stiffness.

Answer 34

Bloat

Question 35

Amino acids are the building blocks of:

Answer 35

protein