Breeds of Livestock

Question 1

What is a breed

Answer 1

Animals of common origin having characteristics that distinguish them from other groups within the same species.

Question 2

A factor that influences breeds

Answer 2

Environment

Question 3

Sire Breed

Answer 3

Fast growing, muscular, late maturing, low milking

Question 4

Breeds classified by

Answer 4

General traits

Question 5

Maternal Breed

Answer 5

Early maturing sexually, inherently fertile, moderate to heavy milking, small to moderate size

Question 6

Composite/Cross Breed

Answer 6

Display desirable traits from multiple breeds, fast growing, hardy, productive

Question 7

Breeds classified by general purpose

Answer 7

Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Horses

Question 8

Cattle

Answer 8

Beef vs Dairy

Question 9

Goats

Answer 9

Meat vs Dairy vs Hair

Question 10

Sheep

Answer 10

Meat vs Wool vs Hair

Question 11

Horses

Answer 11

Draft vs Light vs Pony

Question 12

Breed Characteristics align with purpose

Answer 12

Meat vs Milk vs Hair

Question 13

Breed Characteristics align with purpose 2

Answer 13

Power vs Speed vs Endurance

Question 14

Breeds are frequently associated with a particularly desired trait (BT)

Answer 14

Marbling in Angus

Question 15

BT 2

Answer 15

Heat tolerance in Brahmans

Question 16

BT 3

Answer 16

Total pounds of milk production in Holsteins

Question 17

BT4

Answer 17

Litter size in Landrace

Question 18

BT5

Answer 18

Leanness in Pietrain

Question 19

BT6

Answer 19

Agility and “cow sense” in Quarter Horses

Question 20

BT7

Answer 20

Speed over a mile in Thoroughbred

Question 21

BT8

Answer 21

Parasite tolerance in hair sheep

Question 22

Main Idea

Answer 22

To fit the animal to the goals of the operation and to the environment