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Questions 1-35 Flashcards

1
Q

Which Medium wool breed was developed in the US

A

Montadale

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2
Q

Proteins produced by an animal’s immune system in response to invasion by bacteria, viruses, or parasites are:

A

antibodies

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3
Q

which information is NOT typically required for the registration of individual hogs?

A

number of teats

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4
Q

bacterial disease that affects both sheep and goats when the animal has a wound. symptoms include stiffness, rigid jaw, and inability to eat.

A

tetanus

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5
Q

which of the following breeds of cattle is NOT Primarily white to gray in color?

A

Limousin

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6
Q

A swine nutritional health problem caused by lack of iron in the diet.

A

Anemia

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7
Q

a breed of cattle that originated in Scotland that has a smooth hair coat, black in color, polled, and is one of the most popular breeds in the US today

A

Angus

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8
Q

The leg and loin of a lamb are the primary wholesale meat cuts that come from the:

A

hind saddle

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9
Q

Which country accounts for the highest percent of the world cattle population?

A

India

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10
Q

Meat provides about what percent of the animal protein consumed in the world?

A

0.35

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11
Q

the process of taking food nutrients through the intestinal wall is:

A

absorption

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12
Q

which cattle problem is associated with nutritional health?

A

bloat

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13
Q

which breed of medium wool sheep has the characteristics of white ears, face, nose, and legs?

A

Dorset

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14
Q

which trait for swine has the lowest heritability estimate?

A

Litter size

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15
Q

The ____ breed of swine can be traced to the early 1700’s

A

berkshire

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16
Q

beef cattle categorized as american breeds have what breed as a genetic base?

A

Brahman

17
Q

The breed of cattle that was developed on the King Ranch in Texas and consists of 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn is called:

A

Santa Gertrudis

18
Q

The first American breed of beef cattle was the:

A

Texas Longhorn

19
Q

One common characteristic between Yorkshire, Landrace, and Chester Whites is:

A

Color

20
Q

Sheep are a major enterprise in the _____ area of the US

A

Western

21
Q

Which trait has the highest heritability estimate in cattle?

A

post weaning rate of gain

22
Q

Ruminant animals can synthesize ______ of the 22 required amino acids.

A

22

23
Q

The most popular breed of registered medium wool sheep in the US is the:

A

Hampshire

24
Q

The Pietrain breed of swine originated in_______

A

Belgium

25
Q

The breeds of cattle with origin in Europe such as Charolais, Simmental, and Limousin are usually referred to as:

A

Continental breeds

26
Q

Lambs are commonly weaned at about ______ months of age

A

three

27
Q

According to USDA, the greatest expense in the production of livestock is:

A

Feed Purchased

28
Q

Feed additives in swine rations that control internal parasites are:

A

anthelmintics

29
Q

What feedstuff contributes most of the carbohydrates in swine rations?

A

corn

30
Q

Which breed of beef cattle has been the leader on total number registered since 1970?

A

angus

31
Q

fat present in muscle tissue is known as:

A

Marbling

32
Q

A complex protein produced by living cells that causes changes in other substances in the body without being changed itself and without becoming a part of the product is a(n):

A

enzyme

33
Q

Which breed of cattle descended from spanish andalusian cattle brought over by columbus on his second voyage

A

Texas longhorn

34
Q

A nutritional problem characterized by a swollen abdomen on the left side, labored breathing, profuse salvation, groaning, lack of appetite, and stiffness.

A

Bloat

35
Q

Amino acids are the building blocks of:

A

protein

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