Livestock Skillathon

Livestock Quiz #2

1. Of the following sheep breeds, which is known for fast growth, meatiness, and high carcass quality?

A. TargheeB. DorsetC. SuffolkD. Romney

2. Extra-label drug use is OK:

A. NeverB. When directed by a veterinarianC. Always

3. Which form of identification is the least permanent:

A. Nose printingB. Ear taggingC. TattooingD. Hot brand

4. Which of the following wool terms refers to fiber diameter:

A. YieldB. ColorC. LengthD. Fineness

5. A complete pelleted feed contains which of the nutrient groups:

A. EnergyB. ProteinC. Vitamins and MineralsD. All of the above

6. Which female reproductive organ produces eggs?

A. OviductB. OvaryC. UterusD. Brain

7. Which of the following is not a sheep by-product?

A. Coating for pillsB. YarnC. CandlesD. Gelatin

8. __________ is a figure used to describe how offspring will perform in relation to the average performance of other animals in the breed.

A. MPPA B. 205 Day Adjusted Weaning Weight C. EPD D. 365 Day Adjusted Yearling Weight

9. The length of gestation for a ewe is _________.

A. 83 to 92 days B. 93 to 102 days C. 143 to 152 days D. 193 to 202 days

10. The term used to describe the expression of genetic traits is __________.

A. Phenotype B. Genotype C. Qualitative D. Quantitative

Answers

1. C. Suffolk2. B. When directed by a veterinarian3. B. Ear tagging4. D. Fineness5. D. All of the above6. B. Ovary7. B. Yarn8. C. EPD9. C. 143 to 152 days 10. A. Phenotype