Questions 71-98 Flashcards
what do hampshires, polands, and bershires have in common?
color
which of the following vitamins is in the category of water-soluable?
vitamin B
cattle that are generally six months and one year old are sold to people
feeder cattle
a method of animal identification that uses very low temperature to change pigment color of the skin is:
freeze brand
which of the following countries produces the most sheep?
Australia
when evaluating swine performance data, litter weights are adjusted to a standard of how many days?
21 days
which breed of sheep was developed at north carolina state university?
polled dorset
diseases caused by a virus or bacteria are classed as:
pathogenic
cholera is a ________ disease
viral
________ is a disease that affects the tissue of the foot in sheep
foot rot
newborn animals receive immunity to diseases by drinking:
colostrum
the period of time which an animal is pregnant is called:
gestation
range production accounts for ______ percent of the total sheep production in the US
70
the average age of puberty in sheep is
6 months
the average daily gain for growing cattle on full feed
3lb/day
a male sheep castrated before reaching sexual maturity is called a:
wether
the majority of composite breeds of cattle in the US use what breed as a foundation?
brahman
the most important factor when formulating a ration for livestock is:
total digestive nutrients
a cattle producer that produces breeding stock including bulls and females for cow-calf operations is commonly called a:
seedstock/purebred breeder
what is the only breed of sheep raised for fur in the US
Karakul
the expected yield of a hog with an USDA quality grade of a No. 2 is:
57.4 to 60.3%
which production trait in swine is not increased when crossing with a purebred sow?
conception rate
which agency regulates the use of feed additives in the US
united states department of agriculture (USDA)
sheep and cattle both have multiple-compartment stomachs referred to as a(n):
ruminant
