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Animal Science part 2 Flashcards

1
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What is poultry

A

Poultry is a group name given to all domesticated birds

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2
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Poultry production ranks what in pounds of meat consumed

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Poultry production ranks first, ahead of beef
and swine production in pounds of meat
consumed

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3
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Define broilers

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Young chickens grown for meat

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4
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Define layers

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A chicken that is developed to produce large number of eggs

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5
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What should a Rhode Island Red look like

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The overall picture of the body should look like a longish ‘brick’ – rectangular and solid

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What color should the wattles, comb, and ear lobes of a Rhode Island Red be

A

Red

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7
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The Rhode Island Red is very good at what

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Laying eggs

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What should a White Leghorn look like (color, beak and eyes)

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Majority come in white but can come in various colors. The eyes are orange/red, and the beak is
yellow-colored.

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9
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What color wattles do White Leghorns have

A

They have red wattles and either a single
comb or rose comb

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10
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What do white earlobes suggest on White Leghorns

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Signal that they lay white eggs.

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11
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What should a Barred Plymouth Rock look like

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Feathers are full, loose, and very soft, especially on the abdomen area. The barring pattern should be sharply defined black and white

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12
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What should a Cornish look like

A

Their feathers are a mishmash of colors that
commonly include iridescent greens,
brown, and blue

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13
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Why do Cornish produce a minimal amount of eggs over their lifetime

A

Because they weren’t bred for
breakfast

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14
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Chick definition

A

Baby chicken

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15
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Cockerel definition chicken

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Young male

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16
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Rooster definition

A

Adult male

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17
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Pullet definition

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Young female chicken

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18
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Hen definition

A

Adult female chicken

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19
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Bantam definition

A

Miniature chicken

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20
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Tom definition

A

Male turkey

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21
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Poultry definition

A

Young turkey

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22
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Buck definition

A

Male rabbit

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23
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Doe definition

A

Female rabbit

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24
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The average person in the United States uses more
than how many pounds of milk and dairy products.

A

580lb

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25
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What classes is dairy divided into

A

Class A and Class B

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26
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Describe Class A production

A

Class A milk is produced under strict standards and
is intended for consumption as fluid milk.

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27
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Whole milk, reduced-fat milk, and
cream are examples of what

A

Class A dairy

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28
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Describe Class B production

A

Class B milk can be produced under less strict
standards and is intended to be used to make dairy
products.

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29
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Cheese, butter, ice cream, nonfat dry
milk, yogurt are examples of what

A

Class B dairy

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30
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More than 90 percent of all dairy cattle in
the US are of what breed

A

Holistien

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31
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Which breed of dairy cattle is the greatest average producers of milk of any breed

A

Holistien

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32
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Which breed of dairy cattle is the most genetic improvement out of any breed

A

Holistien

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33
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Second most popular breed of dairy cattle

A

Jersey

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34
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Which breed of dairy cattle rank number 1 in butterfat, the fat in milk where butter is made

A

Jersey

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35
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Which breed of dairy cattle is known for the yellowish tint to the color of the milk, aka “Golden Milk”

A

Guernsey

36
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Which breed of dairy cattle is known for the red and white color pattern, for their quality of udder and efficient grazing

A

Ayrshire

37
Q

Which breed of dairy cattle is known for the light brown in color, with creamy white muzzle and dark nose, one of the largest dairy breeds and fat to protein ratio ideal for cheese making

A

Brown Swiss

38
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Calf definition

A

Newborn cattle

39
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Heifer definition

A

Young female cattle that has not given birth

40
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Cow definition

A

Mature female cattle that has given birth

41
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Bull definition

A

Mature intact male cattle

42
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Steer definition

A

Castrated male cattle

43
Q

Calving definition

A

Parturition for cattle

44
Q

The US population eats about how many pounds of beef a year

A

80 pounds

45
Q

Beef cattle breeders crossed which cattle to grow beef cattle in the south and southwest

A

Brahman cattle from India with the English breeds.

46
Q

Which breed of beef cattle is known for being from England, red body and white face and hocks and having a cold tolerant due to thick coats

A

Hereford

47
Q

Which breed of beef cattle is known for being the most popular purebred beef cattle, being polled or born without horns, having solid black or solid red in color, being moderate in size and their marbling

A

Angus

48
Q

Which breed of beef cattle is known for originating in western Switzerland, having a color pattern including a white face that is dominant and red and white spotted or nearly solid red body, being polled and horned and rapid growth, thick muscling and adaptability to many different climates

A

Simmental

49
Q

Which breed of beef cattle is known for originating in southwestern France, being wheat to rust red or orange colored and area around the muzzle is a
lighter version of the body color, being polled or horned, having leanness of their carcasses and
large loin areas and Lon and shallowed bodied and calving ease

A

Limousin

50
Q

Which breed of beef cattle is known for being developed in Texas by combining 1/2
brahman, 1/4 Shorthorn and 1/4 Hereford, having coloration varies, but red being the dominant
color, being horned or polled, being very hardy and milking well and popular for their good temperaments,hardiness, heavy weaning weights and rapid weight gain

A

Beefmaster

51
Q

Which breed of beef cattle is known for originating in the province of Charolais, France, having pink skin, being large, polled or horned, having heavy muscling and being popular in crossbreeding programs to increase size and muscle in offspring

A

Charolais

52
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Which breed of beef cattle is known for originating in the US, having coloring that can be light, sometimes almost black, being easily recognizable because of its loose skin, large hump over the shoulders and large drooping ears, resistance to disease and insects, tolerance to
heat, having rapid weight gain and quality
carcasses and excellent ability to forage successfully on poor range

A

Brahman

53
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Which breed of cattle is known for dual-purpose breed, used for milk and beef production, originating in England, being red, white or roan, being horned or polled, being short and to be docile with good mothering abilities

A

Shorthorn

54
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Which breed of cattle is known for being a cross of Brahman and Angus based on foundation stock that is 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus and being polled animals and color is solid black

A

Brangus

55
Q

Pork definition

A

Meat from swine

56
Q

Piglets definition

A

Newborn swine

57
Q

Gilt definition

A

Female pig that has not given birth

58
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Sow definition

A

Female pig that has given birth

59
Q

Boar definition

A

Mature male swine

60
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Barrow definition

A

Castrated male swine

61
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Farrow definition

A

Parturition for swine

62
Q

What is ear notching

A

System of permanently marking animals for identification in their ears at specific locations

63
Q

What are ear tags

A

Tags with numbers in placed in the ear of the pigs.

64
Q

What swine is known for being all red in color
and having drooping ears

A

Duroc

65
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What swine is known for being all white in color, having erect ears and long bodies

A

Yorkshire

66
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What swine is known for being black and white in color, aka the“Oreo pig” or “Belted Hog,” having erected ears and short bodied and short legs

A

Hampshire

67
Q

What swine is known for being black and white spotted swine, having floppy ears, having good meat quality and rapid weight gain

A

Spotted

68
Q

What swine is known for being all white in color with pinkish skin and having medium sized ears drooping over the eyes

A

Chester White

69
Q

Lamb definition

A

Young sheep as well as the meat of young
sheep

70
Q

Mutton definition

A

Meat from a mature sheep

71
Q

Ewe definition

A

Female sheep

72
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Ram definition

A

Male in the sheep family

73
Q

Lambing definition

A

Parturition for sheep

74
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Kid definition

A

Newborn goat

75
Q

Doe definition

A

Mature female goat

76
Q

Buck definition

A

Mature male goat

77
Q

Wether definition

A

Castrated male goat

78
Q

Kidding definition

A

Parturition for goats

79
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Equine definition

A

Horse or horse like

80
Q

Draft horses definition

A

Used for work

81
Q

Donkey definition

A

Member of the horse family

82
Q

Mare definition

A

Mature female horse

83
Q

Stallion definition

A

Adult male horse

84
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Foal definition

A

Newborn horse

85
Q

Colt definition

A

Young male horse

86
Q

Gelding definition

A

Castrated male horse

87
Q

Farrier definition

A

A person who shoes horses and cares for their feet

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