Ansc 107 Part 5- Breeds Of Livestock

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Most breeds were developed to fit a set of ______________

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environmental constraints

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which kinds of cattle breeds do well in hot, humid weather? (british, continental or exotic, or bos indicus)

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bos indicus

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which kinds of cattle breeds are the best mothers? (british, continental or exotic, or bos indicus)

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bos indicus

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which kinds of cattle breeds are the most muscular? (british, continental or exotic, or bos indicus)

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continental

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which kinds of cattle breeds have the best marbling ability? (british, continental or exotic, or bos indicus)

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british

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which kinds of cattle breeds do well in cold weather? (british, continental or exotic, or bos indicus)

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british

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which kinds of cattle breeds grow rapidly? (british, continental or exotic, or bos indicus)

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continental

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7 best maternal breeds (of any livestock animal)

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angus, hereford, brahman, tarentaise, yorkshire, leghorn, rambouillet

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7 best sire breeds (of any livestock animal)

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charolais, chianina, limousin, maine anjou, hampshire (swine), white cornish, suffolk

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breed of horse that has good pacing and trotting

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standardbred

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breed of horse that has good speed over a mile

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thoroughbred

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breed of cattle that has good heat tolerance

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brahman

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#1 factor of weaning weight

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the amount of milk the mother produces

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2 reasons to crossbreed

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1- heterosis (the ability of offspring to outperform the average of their parents' breeds)
2- complementary of traits

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there is no best cross or combination of breeds. make the animals _______________ or ________________

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fit the environment or match your specific production goals

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which cattle breed has the largest # of registrations in the US?

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angus

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which breed of cattle has the 2nd largest # of registrations in the US?

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hereford

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2 british cattle breeds

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angus and hereford

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describe angus cattle

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black, naturally polled, moderate size, excellent marbling, early compositional maturity, excellent maternal breed, early maturing sexually

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where did the angus cattle come from?

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scotland

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describe hereford cattle

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red with white face, moderate size, good disposition, adaptable to many environments, poorest marbling of british breeds

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where did the hereford cattle come from?

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england

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2 bos indicus breeds of cattle

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brahman, santa gertrudis

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describe brahman cattle

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the american brahman is a cross of 3 indian breeds. both red and gray strains exist. both have black pigmentation, horned, good heat tolerance, disease and insect resistance, and crossing ability, poor marbling ability, slow sexual maturity

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where do brahman cattle come from?

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india

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describe santa gurtrudis cattle

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5/8 shorthorn and 3/8 brahman, dark red, both polled and horned, good mothers, good productivity under hot conditions, very hardy, composite breed

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where do santa gurtrudis cattle come from?

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developed on the King Ranch in Kingsville, TX by Robert Kleberg

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4 continental or european (exotic) cattle breeds

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charolais, chianina, limousin, tx longhorn

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where do charolais cattle come from?

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france

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where do chianina cattle come from?

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italy

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where do limousin cattle come from?

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france

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where do texas longhorn cattle come from?

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spain

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describe charolais cattle

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white, off-white, to cream coloration. extremely fast-growing, muscular breed that is fast maturing. large framed with heavy birth weights and large mature size. produce lean, muscular carcasses (marbling can be a problem). below average maternally

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describe chianina cattle

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short, straight, off-white hir coat with black skin pigmentation. one of the world's oldest breeds. extremely large-framed, late maturing breed that is fast-growing. tremendous impact on the "show steer" industry. produce lean, muscular carcasses, marbling is suspect. not considered a maternal breed

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describe limousin cattle

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reddish gold in color. moderate size that will finish at <1200 lbs. somewhat lacking in milk production. extremely lean, muscular carcasses, but difficult to grade choice. fastest growing breed in the country in terms of registration #s. 3rd in annual US registrations

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describe tx longhorn cattle

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long, distinctive horns, relatively slow growing, light birth weight, light muscled cattle with excellent hardiness and known for longevity and ability to utilize forage

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6 swine breeds

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chester white, landrace, yorkshire, duroc, hampshire, pietrain

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what is the rule for remembering a sow's gestation period?

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3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days

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describe chester white pigs

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white hair, large drooping ears, excellent mothers, boars are aggressive breeders

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where do chester white pigs come from?

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the US

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describe landrace pigs

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white with huge drooping ears. most prolific swine breed, longer than other breeds because they have an extra vertebrae. more confinement adaptable

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where do landrace pigs come from?

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denmark

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describe yorkshire pigs

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called "the mother breed". white with erect ears. large white. large litters, relatively lean carcasses, good feed conversion

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where do yorkshire pigs come from?

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england

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describe duroc pigs

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reddish-brown with drooping ears. excellent growth rate and feed efficiency, generally considered a sire breed, average carcass merit, tend to be fatter than hampshire-sired pigs

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where do duroc pigs come from?

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the US

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where do hampshire pigs come from?

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the US

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describe hampshire pigs

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black with white belt around shoulders. erect ears. lean, muscular carcasses, primarily a sire breed

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where do pietrain pigs come from?

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belgium

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describe pietrain pigs

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black and white spotted with erect ears. extreme muscularity and leanness. early maturing. normally stress positive. terminal sire breed

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swine breeds with names that end in "shire" have what in common?

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erect ears (pietrains also have erect ears)

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describe porcine stress syndrome (PSS)

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blotchy skin, breath hard, may die

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3 types of sheep breeds

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fine wool breeds, crossbred wool breeds, medium wool (meat) breeds

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2 important sheep traits

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wool and meat

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3 dual purpose sheep breeds

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dorset, columbia, corriedale

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2 fine wool breeds

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merino and rambouillet

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where do merino sheep come from?

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spain

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describe merino sheep

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most dominant breed in worldwide sheep industry. very fine fleeces. smaller and slower growing than other wool breeds. white faced. hardy, long lived, excellent flocking instinct

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where do rambouillet sheep come from?

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france

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describe rambouillet sheep

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dominant range ewe in the western US and TX. selection in recent years focused on more open-faced sheep. white-faced breed that is'nt very prolific under range conditions

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1 crossbred wool breed

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columbia

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where do columbia sheep come from?

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US

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describe columbia sheep

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cross between lincoln and rambouillet sheep. white faced, polled. extremely prolific. faster growing. largest of the crossbred breeds. better suited for range areas of the western US

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3 medium wool (meat) breeds

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hampshire, southdown, suffolk

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where do hampshire sheep come from?

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england

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describe hampshire sheep

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sire breed known for rapid growth and muscularity. face, legs, ears are dark brown to black. wool cap. genetics have been fused with suffolk genes in the past 20 years

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where do southdown sheep come from?

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england

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describe southdown sheep

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one of the oldest sheep breeds. medium to small sized with light brown face and legs. meaty, light weight carcasses. low maintenance. average prolificacy and milk production

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where do suffolk sheep come from?

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england

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describe suffolk sheep

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used as sire breed in commercial production. no wool on black head and legs. alert, active sheep that grow very fast and produce lean, muscular carcasses. prolific and heavy milking, but produce poor fleeces

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2 most popular sire breeds in commercial production

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hampshire and suffolk

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2 dairy cattle breeds

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holstein and jersey

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where do holstein dairy cattle come from/

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netherlands

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describe holstein dairy cattle

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over 90% of all dairy cattle. black and white color pattern (red and white also exists). large framed. easy going nature. unparalleled milking ability (20,000 lbs. in 305 days). preferred for fluid milk production

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where do jersey dairy cattle come from?

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isle of jersey

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describe jersey dairy cattle?

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unsurpassed femininity. big brown eyes. light tan to dark fawn with darker shadings around the head and lower legs. highest percentage of butterfat in milk. very fertile, early maturing sexually. can withstand more heat and humidity than other dairy breeds

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4 goat breeds

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angora, boer, spanish, nubian

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where do angora goats come from?

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turkey

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describe angora goats

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produces mohair. over 90% of angoras are in TX, mainly in edwards's plateau. the finest hair is produced by kid goats, gets coarser as they get older

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where do boer goats come from?

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south africa

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describe boer goats

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hardy, fast growing. meat-type. horns, drooping ears, medium size. brown head and neck. white body.

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describe spanish goats.

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term used to describe mixed breed origin. main use is to clear brush and regrowth

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where do nubian goats come from?

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africa

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describe nubian goats

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most popular dairy goat in US. high butterfat. drooping ears and "roman nose"

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3 classifications of horse breeds

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light, draft, ponies

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horses are measured in hands, which are equal to _______

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4 inches

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if less than _______ hands then classified as a pony. if more, then classified as a horse

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14.2 hands

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most horses fall under what category?

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light

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2 light imported breeds

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arabian and thoroughbred

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what's the oldest breed of any livestock?

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arabian horse

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describe arabian horses

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unsurpassed reputation for endurance. very distinctive body. solid colors prefered

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2 color patterns of american paint horse

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tobiano (white over dark color) or overo (dark over white)

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describe american quarter horse

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saddle horse with great speed over 1/4 mile. working cow horse of ranches.

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where do thoroughbreds come from?

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england

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describe the thoroughbred horse

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without equal for intermediate distances (3/4 to 1 1/2 mile). thoroughbreds "come in all shapes and sizes". 90% trace back to Eclipse

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2 draft horse breeds

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belgian and clydesdale

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describe belgian horses

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light sorrel with flaxen mane and tail. easy to handle and very strong, but less leg action than other breeds

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where do clydesdale horses come from?

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scotland

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describe clydesdale horses

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extensive white face and leg markings together with the "feathering" on the lower legs are very distinctive and create a bell-bottomed effect. lighter weight than belgians, but just as tall. considered more nervous than other breeds, too difficult for most american farmers to handle

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3 breeds of chicken

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white leghorn, white plymouth rock, white cornish

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describe white leghorn chickens

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single comb. most prolific laying breed. small white hens produce 235 eggs a year

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describe white plymouth rock chickens

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female in broiler production. relatively fast growing, large. lay brown eggs

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describe white cornish chickens

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sire line in broiler production. large, fast growing chickens that are marginal egg producers. broad breasted, heavy muscled. tougher meat, stronger connective tissue

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1 breed of turkey

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broad breasted white turkey

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describe broad breasted white turkeys

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cross between the bronze and white holland strains. so heavy and muscular, they can't naturally reproduce, also have leg structure problems. have to reproduce using AI