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| The gestation length for swine is: | 114 days |
| The most common form of identification used in the swine industry is: | ear notching |
| What is the basic protein source used in hog rations? | soybean meal |
| Which state produces the most hogs? Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio | Iowa |
| Feed additives in swine rations that control internal parasites are: | anthelmintics |
| This breed of swine has an exceptionally high lean to fat ratio: | Pietrain |
| Which major swine breed originated in England, with the major development of the breed occurring in Kentucky. They were originally known as the Thin Rind. | Hampshire |
| The testes produce sperm cells and the male sex hormone: | testosterone |
| Where do hogs rank in total livestock receipts in the United States? | fourth |
| A major change in the swine industry has been the rapid growth of: | vertical integration |
| Most of the breeds of hogs raised in the United States were developed | in England |
| Which of the following breeds of swine is the best on performance of litter size? Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Yorkshire | Yorkshire |
| The age at which an animal reaches sexual maturity is: | puberty |
| Cattle and sheep both have multiple stomachs referred to as a (n): | ruminant |
| The normal body | above 102 |
| When animals band together ina herd or a flock, this behavior is known as: | gregarious |
| Which of the following wholesale cuts of beef has the highest value? chuck, rib, round, shank | rib |
| Which area of livestock production is the major concern of animal rights organizations? | confinement |
| Which breed of cattle imported from France was originally used as draft animals? | Maine-Anjou |
| The first American breed of cattle was the: | Texas Longhorn |
| The amount of fat covering found on a market steer is called? | finish |
| The first breed of beef cattle imported into the U.S. in the late 1700's was the: | Shorthorn |
| The beef cattle industry produces what percent of the total cash receipts from all livestock products: | 45% |
| The average feed conversion ratio for beef cattle on full feed is: | 6:1 - 7:1 |
| The first Continental breed to be imported in the U.S. was: | Charolais |
| The weight of a chilled beef carcass compared to the live weight of the animal is referred to as: | yeild |
| This breed of cattle originated in Italy and has black pigment with white hair. | Chianina |
| The physical appearance of an animal is known as: | phenotype |
| A Magnesium deficiency in lactating beef cattle can cause: | grass tetany |
| The abortion of an immature fetus can be a sign of: | Brucellosis |
| This disease can occur in two forms, cecae and intestinal: | Coccidiosis |
| Symptoms of this condition are swollen abdomen on the left side, labored breathing, and profuse salivation: | bloat |
| Which of the following vitamins is considered water-soluble? | Vitamin B |
| Which protein concentrte is limited to use by ruminants? | urea |
| Sheep rations typically consist of 80 to 90 percent: | roughage |
| Ideally, desirable marketlambs weigh between: | 120-135 pounds |
| Generally in market animals the leaner the animal is: | the lower the numerical yeild grade |
| To meet staple requirements, a fine-wool fleece should have a staple length of: | 2.75 inches or longer |
| This is the most popular fine-wool breed of sheep in the U.S.: | Rambouillet |
| The breed of sheep originated in southern England and often has a lamb crop of 150 percent or better: | Suffolk |
| The normal body temperature of cattle is: | 101.5 |
| Chronic infection of cattle that causes a thickening of the wall of the intestine: | Johne's disease |
| Administering a medical agent to livestock that requires placement into the skin is a (n) ____ injection. | intradermal |
| The first milk produced by a ewe after parturition is called: | colostrum |
| The average length of the estrus cycle in swine is: | 21 days |
| Another name for trace minerals would be: | soluble minerals |
| These are organic compounds needed in small amounts that function in growth, maintenance, reproduction, and lactation. | vitamins |
| Water constitutes approximately what part of an animals body? | 50% |
| This is the largest compartment of a ruminant stomach: | Rumen |
| Which country has the largest number of hogs? | China |
