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| Which of the following is called the tru stomach of a ruminant? | abomasum |
| Most food nutrients used by the animal are absorbed from the: | small intestine |
| What organ in the animal's body produces bile? | liver |
| During metabolism, the process that provides energy for animals is called: | Oxidation |
| What part of a cow or pig digestive systm is referred to as the "blind gut?" | cecum |
| What are the main energy nutrients found in animal rations? | carbohydrates |
| What component of a feed ration contains no carbon and is classified as inorganic? | minerals |
| Which of the following amino acids is nonessential for swine? | Glycine |
| Which vitamin is water-soluble? | Vitamin B |
| Which feed additives are used to control worms in animals? | Anthelmintics |
| Which species of livestock have hormone implants primarily been developed for? | cattle |
| The lowest level of response to the use of antibiotics in swine feeding is during the: | finishing stage |
| Which hormone implant has been approved for use with feedlot lambs? | Ralgro |
| What is the first step in balancing a ration for cattle, sheep, or swine? | Identify the are, weight, and function of the animal(s) being fed |
| What percent of the total income from all livestock and poultry marketing in the United States comes from the beef industry? | 38 |
| Which state has the largest number of beef cattle? Ohio, Nebraska, Texas, South Dakota | Texas |
| What breed of beef cattle is the leader in total number registered since 1970 in the U.S.? | Angus |
| The first pure breed of beef cattle imported to the U.S. (Virginia) in 1783 were the: | Shorthorn |
| Which of the exotic breeds of beef cattle imported to the U.S. originated from France?Chianina, Murray Grey, Maine-Anjou, Simmental | Maine-Anjou |
| Which breed of cattle was developed in the U.S. from crossing Brahman bulls on Shorthorn cows? | Santa Gertrudis |
| Which of the following wholesale cuts of beef is classified as high-value? rib, chuck, flank, shank | rib |
| Which of the following breeds has the highest standard birth weights used in performance testing programs? Hereford, Angus, Shorthorn, Charolais | Charolais |
| When judging a market class of beef cattle, the term referring to the natural fleshing of th animal is: | muscling |
| Feeding programs for beef cow-calf herds are based on the use of: | roughages |
| The main feed for feeder cattle is: | corn |
| Yearlings are feeder calves between one and two years old, usually weighing about: | 550-700 pounds |
| What type of identification is commonly used especially with large herds and required by law in most western states? | branding |
| Which is NOT one of the main mineral needed in rations for finishing cattle? phosphorus, salt, copper, calcium | copper |
| Which disease often causes cattle to abort during the last half of pregnancy? | Brucellosis |
| What disease is carried by insects and affects the eyes of cattle? | pinkeye |
| A nutritional problem where rapid fermentation in th rumen causing too much gas being produced is called: | bloat |
| Which of the following states has the highest number of hogs and pigs on farms (breeding and market)? California, Texas, North Carolina, Kansas | North Carolina |
| Which major breed of swine sets the standard for performance of litter size? Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Yorkshire | Yorkshire |
| Which pure breed of swine developed in the early 1700's was the first to be imported to the United States? Berkshire, Landrace, Tamworth, Pietrain | Berkshire |
| Which breed of swine developed in the United States originated in the state of Ohio? | Poland China |
| Most breeds of swine imported to the United States were developed in: | England |
| The four primal cuts of the hog carcass make up what percent of the live weight (250 pounds) of a hog? | 44% |
