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| The section of the vertebrae that makes up the neck in cattle, swine, or sheep is the: | cervical vertebrae |
| The "Femur" is classified as what type of bone? | long |
| Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system? | blood storage |
| Hormones are organic catalysts that influence the growth and development of th body are produced in the: | endocrine system |
| In what part of the respiratory system are the passages from the nostrils and the mouth joined? | pharynx |
| The pancreas gland produces which hormone? | insulin |
| Which nutrients have the highest energy value? | fats |
| Which amino acid is nonessential in swine rtions due to being systhesized in the body? | cystine |
| What major mineral is often lacking in animal rations is? | calcium |
| The proportion of the total variation in offspring from parents due to additive gene effects: | heritability |
| Which trait in beef cattle has the highest heritability estimate? | ribeye area |
| Which trait in sheep has the lowest heritability estimate? | feed efficiency |
| The diploid numbers (pairs of chromosomes) for sheep is: | 27 |
| Which gland in the male produces the sperm cells? | testicles |
| The average age for cattle to reach puberty is: | 6-8 months |
| The average length of the estrus cycle in swine is: | 21 days |
| What is the average numbr of days in the length of gestation for sheep? | 148 |
| The release of the egg from the ovary is called: | ovulation |
| Which factor does NOT affect th demand for beef? Number of people, location of consumers, income per person, meat preferences | location of consumers |
| Which region of the United States produces the most beef cattle? | Southwest |
| How many breeds of beef cattle are available to producers in the United States? | 50+ |
| The Chianina breed of beef cattle which is one of the oldest originated in which country? | Italy |
| Which breed of cattle was the first to have a herdbook published in the United States? | Shorthorn |
| Which breed of cattle is classified as a Bos indicus type? | Brahman |
| What percent of cash income from livestock and crops come from beef in the United States? | 18% |
| Which of the following wholesale cuts of beef are high-value? | rib |
| What is the standard number of days that beef cattle weaning weights are adjusted to? | 205 |
| Which breed of beef cattle has the highest standard birth weight in performance testing? | Maine Anjou |
| What term refers to the general conformation of a beef market animal? | type |
| When judging beef breeding classes, the proper term for the amount of fat cover is: | condition |
| The normal average body temperature for healthy beef cattle is: | 101.5 |
| What is the length of time that bacteria causing Anthrax can remain in the soil? | 40 years |
| Pinkeye the common name of this disease carried by insects that affects the eyes of the animal: | Infectious Keratitis |
| Rapid fermentation in the rumen causing too much gas to be produced: | Bloat |
| Which nutritional disease is a heart condition of beef cattle at high altitudes? | Brisket Disease |
| White Muscle disease is caused by a deficiency of the trace element: | selenium |
| Which state currently produces th most hogs? Oklahoma, Iowa, Texas, Indiana | Iowa |
| Which breed of swine has the highest performance in average litter size ratio? | Yorkshire |
| Which breed of swine is known to produce the largest loin muscle area based on performance tests? | Hampshire |
| The oldest known breed of swine developed in the early 1700's: | Berkshire |
| A visual evaluation of the amount of muscle on a hog is best seen by looking at which view of the hog? | rear |
| What term refers to the degree of refinement of head, hair, hide, and bone of the live hog? | quality |
| Which class of sheep is used primarily for meat production? | Medium Wool |
| Since 1970, which breed of sheep has had the largest number registered with their breed association? | Suffolk |
| Which fine wool breed of sheep originated in the United States? | Debouillet |
| The backfat on a market lamb should measure ____ at th twelfth rib. | 0.15 - 0.20 inches |
| Range production accounts for ____ percent of the total sheep production in the United States. | 70 |
| The most commonly used method of classifying sheep is by: | type of wool |
| A lack of what substance in the blood causes milk fever in sheep? | calcium |
| What type of parasites are the most serious health problem for sheep? | internal |
