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26 Cards in this Set
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A castrated male pig is referred to as a . . .
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Barrow.
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Crossbred animals are a product of the crossing of two or more breeds. (T/F)
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True.
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Kidding is the act of giving birth in goats. (T/F)
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True.
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Ear notching is used for identification in. . .
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Pigs.
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A calve is a young bovine (less than a year) of either sex. (T/F)
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False. That's a "calf".
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Cattle that are placed in confinement, fed harvested feeds, and fattened for slaughter are referred to as stocker cattle. (T/F)
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False. It's "feeder" cattle.
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In cattle, a female that has not produced a calf is referred to as a. . .
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Heifer.
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Estrous is the period that the female is receptive to be mated by the male.
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False. It's "estrus".
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Chevon comes from. . .
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Goats.
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In pigs, an immature female is called a gilt. (T/F)
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True.
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A mature male turkey is referred to as a. . .
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Tom.
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Oviposition is the egg hatching process. (T/F)
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False.
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A Weather is a castrated male sheep or goat. (T/F)
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False. That is a "wether".
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The Texas Longhorn originated in Texas. (T/F)
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False.
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The Brown Swiss produces golden colored milk. (T/F)
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False.
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Angus are known primarily for their marbling ability. (T/F)
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True.
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Crossbreeding decreases hybrid vigor.
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False.
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Finnsheep are known for their incredible prolificacy (3+ lambs).
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True.
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In swine,the Suffolk is a sire breed.
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False.
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Hampshire sheep are known for their wool cap.
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True.
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Which breed of swine is known to exhibit PSS?
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Pietran.
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The ability of the offspring to outperform the average of their parent's breed is:
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Heterosis/hybrid vigor.
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Which cattle breed did not originate in the US?
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Limousin.
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Sperm and ovum can be described as:
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haploid.
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Which swine breed is known for its large litter sizes and relatively lean carcasses?
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Hampshire.
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Caprine refers to. . .
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Goats.
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