Animal Science Quiz test answers Flashcards

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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

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False

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2
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cattle prefer to browse of woody shrubs/plants

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false

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3
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most sheep and horses are referred to as season polystrus

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true

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4
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the angora goat is known for producing mohair

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true

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5
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the beef industry usually runs on a 5 year cycle of growth and decline of cattle inventroy

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true

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6
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in recent years Utahs goat pop has been increasing

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true

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7
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we find more cattle in states like NM and UT because we need less acres per cow compared to states like KY and FL

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false

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8
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which word indicates a set of birds with similar characteristics

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breed

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9
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use the flow chart below to correclty label the structure of the beef industry discussed in claass

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a. seedstock production
b. commercial
c. yearling stocker,
d. farmer feeders
e. feedlots
f. packers

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10
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peak sheep inventory numbers occured between what years in US

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1880-1940

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11
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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

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750

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12
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producers on enterprieses with more than 10 goats generally report that their goats are used for

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meat

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13
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what type of fibers can be found within a sheep fleece

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hair, wool, kemp

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14
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which term best describes stocker operation for cattle

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adds weight to weaned calves before finishing

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15
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which is the most commonly used breed of chicken for egg production inUS

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white leghorn

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16
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continental breeds were introduced into crossbreeding programs to

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increase size of calves, increase muscle growth, increase herterosis

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17
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which of the following terms is used for a young femal pig that has not had piglets

18
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what is the cause for the greatest amount of piglet mortailtiy preweaning

19
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what animal can be consdiered a guard animal for hseep and goats

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all of the above

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popular terminal sire breed of sheep

21
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fine wool breed of sheep orginating from france an dpopular on US ranch operations

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rambouillet/merino

22
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darity goat breed that comes in a vaeity of colors and has a distinct roman nose and penduous ears

23
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maternal breed of swine

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yorkshire, landrace, chester white

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sire breed of swine

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duroc, berkshire, hampshire, spotted, poland china

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most popular breed of bos tauraus cattle
angus
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bos indicus breed of cattle commonly used in Southern US
brahman, zebu
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breed of cattle gthat expresses double muscling
belgian blue
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most popular terminal sire breed of goat
boer
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carpet wool breed of sheep
scottish blackface, navajo churro, herdwick, lincoln, suffolk
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what predator of Us kills mroe sheep than anhy other animal
coyote
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from 2016 to 2022 which country did the US export the most beef to
japan
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choose the correct ranking of wool characteristics from most important tow ool value to least important
yield, average staple length, crimp
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whtihc number is ocnsidered to be an optimal BCS for cattle
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what three breeds of sheep were developed in US in Debois nOIdaho Sheep Experiemnt station
columbia, targhee, polypay
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what is BCS
asses level of body fat reserves. a number ranging from 1-9
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where are two areas to measure BCS
spine, ribs, pins, hooks, tailhead
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what BCS would u give this cow
5. increased fat cover over ribs, last ribs are distinguishable, tailhead full, but not rounded
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how can BCS be used in a producgtion setting
to see if they can be used for meat consumption. we can see if they can reproduce well. see how noursihed they are. illness detection
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explain in detaill the difference between chickens raised for meat 100 ya, vs modern day meat fchicken. list 3 things the industrust has done better, and how it has positivelty affected prodcution. additionaly, descrfibe how industry has been able to make this change in comparison to other industries/species of lifestock
intensehuman involvment. improved nutrition, management, breeding programs. Ai and incubators, speedy postal delivery, better nutriton. more efficient and safer production, higher uscces rates, healtier, better chickens. thye can lay more eggs than other species. very controlled spcaes vertical integration
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how the swine industry is indluenfed by traits. talked about four categories of traits, list two and discuss 2 speifcif traits in terms of impact to industry for one of the categories
production, and reporduction, quality, aesthetic reproduction - litter size - important because that is more pigs survivabilikty of pigs - impoirant because we want the pigs to survive and be healthy for more product
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define the term integration, speicially vertical integration as discussed. what benefits does this offer an industry, and name on eindustry that is integrated and on ethat is less integrated
all phases of operation under control of one corporate owner some benefits are more control over every stpe, decreased prices one very integrated is broiler and turkey. not integrated is beef