Livestock Skillathon Livestock Quiz 6 1 is the

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Livestock Skillathon Livestock Quiz #6

Livestock Skillathon Livestock Quiz #6

1. _______ is the hormone that causes the secondary sex characteristics in the ram/boar/bull.

1. _______ is the hormone that causes the secondary sex characteristics in the ram/boar/bull. A. B. C. D. Oxytocin Testosterone Estrogen Progesterone

2. Which of the following is NOT a method of castration used for lambs?

2. Which of the following is NOT a method of castration used for lambs? A. B. C. D. The knife method Docking Elastrator Burdizzo

3. The ideal mature weight for market steers is _______ pounds. A. B. C.

3. The ideal mature weight for market steers is _______ pounds. A. B. C. D. 250 to 300 750 to 900 1100 to 1350 1500 to 1800

4. _____ is the period of time that must pass between the last treatment

4. _____ is the period of time that must pass between the last treatment with a drug and slaughter. A. B. C. D. Over the Counter Prescription Withdrawal Time Extra label drug use

5. The pig is a simple stomached animal called a _______. A. B. C.

5. The pig is a simple stomached animal called a _______. A. B. C. D. Ruminant Hind gut fermenter Monogastric None of the above

6. Beef animals are called _____ because they have a four compartment stomach. A.

6. Beef animals are called _____ because they have a four compartment stomach. A. B. C. D. Ruminants Hind gut fermenters Monogastrics None of the above

7. Beef carcass ____ grades are based upon marbling and maturity. A. B. C.

7. Beef carcass ____ grades are based upon marbling and maturity. A. B. C. D. Yield Rib eye area Quality Fat thickness

8. _____ is a term that is used to describe wool that is badly

8. _____ is a term that is used to describe wool that is badly matted or tangled. A. B. C. D. Tags Cotted Dead wool Shrink

9. ______ is a fungus that gets into the skin and develops a rough

9. ______ is a fungus that gets into the skin and develops a rough condition where the hair drops out in patches. A. B. C. D. Foot Rot Shipping Fever Ringworm Pinkeye

10. Which of the following breeds of cattle was developed in Texas? The breed

10. Which of the following breeds of cattle was developed in Texas? The breed is 5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman. They are known for their growth rate, long life and hardiness. A. B. C. D. Saler Angus Polled Hereford Santa Gertrudis

Answers 1. B. Testosterone 2. B. Docking 3. C. 1100 to 1350 4. C.

Answers 1. B. Testosterone 2. B. Docking 3. C. 1100 to 1350 4. C. Withdrawal Time 5. C. Monogastric 6. A. Ruminants 7. C. Quality 8. B. Cotted 9. C. Ringworm 10. D. Santa Gertrudis