Questions 134-168

Question 1

wheat bran and animal fat are feed concentrates that are classified as

Answer 1

processing by-products

Question 2

the average dressing percentage of a steer grading choice is

Answer 2

0.62

Question 3

many of the odor problems from confinement operations are related to the release of ______ from

Answer 3

ammonia

Question 4

which state has the greatest total number of beef cattle

Answer 4

texas

Question 5

milk fever is a nutritional disease affecting both sheep and goats during lactation due to a lack of ____ in the blood

Answer 5

calcium

Question 6

the age of the beef animal and the amount of marbling in the carcass affect the

Answer 6

quality grade

Question 7

the mating of animals of different family lines within the same breed is

Answer 7

outcrossing

Question 8

what trait of a hog refers to its ability to raise large litters of pigs

Answer 8

maternal quality

Question 9

in 1985, a one dollar per head checkoff for every head of beef sold in the US

Answer 9

beef promotion and research act

Question 10

which of the following breeds of cattle was originally red in color

Answer 10

gelbveih

Question 11

what breed of cattle used in the US came from Australia

Answer 11

Murray Grey

Question 12

which breed of cattle imported from France was originally used as draft animals

Answer 12

maine-anjou

Question 13

what is the most important nutrient in a swine ration

Answer 13

water

Question 14

how well an animal likes or accepts a feed is referred to as the

Answer 14

palatability

Question 15

what area of livestock production is the major issue of animal rights organizations

Answer 15

confinement

Question 16

the class of sheep that are evaluated more on the quality of their fleece than other sheep are known as

Answer 16

fine-wool breeds

Question 17

in swine, a male that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity is called a

Answer 17

barrow

Question 18

most swine purebred associations require several items of information for the registration of individual hogs. Which information is NOT required

Answer 18

weaning weight

Question 19

which of the following is NOT required on a feed tag

Answer 19

price per CWT

Question 20

which breed of swine developed in the US originated in the state of New York/ New Jersey

Answer 20

duroc

Question 21

joints in the skeleton of animals that allow free movement and have fluid-filled cavity are called

Answer 21

diarthoses joints

Question 22

angus and hereford cattle originated from the species

Answer 22

bos taurus

Question 23

the length of gestations for swine is an average of how many days?

Answer 23

114

Question 24

which fat-soluble vitamin is associated with bone development and calcium absorption

Answer 24

vitamin d

Question 25

the testes produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone

Answer 25

testerone

Question 26

the most common sheep identification system is

Answer 26

ear tags

Question 27

tetnus is a ______ disease

Answer 27

bacterial

Question 28

which amino acid listed is first limiting in swine rations

Answer 28

lysine

Question 29

two factors that have a major influence on profitability in swine production are

Answer 29

number of pigs weaned per sow; feed efficiency

Question 30

an essential or non-essential element or compound in a food or feed is a(n)

Answer 30

nutrient

Question 31

the amount of fat cover on a market steer is referred to as

Answer 31

finish

Question 32

which breed of white colored swine originated in pennsylvania

Answer 32

chester white

Question 33

diseases present in the animal's body at levels too low to cause visible effects are

Answer 33

subclinical

Question 34

a market where cattle are sold by public bidding, with the animals going to the highest bidder is known as

Answer 34

auction market

Question 35

the ability to initiate, sustain, and support reproduction

Answer 35

fertility