Livestock Skillathon
Livestock Quiz #3
1. Of the following animals, which has a
digestive system most similar to humans?
A. Cattle
B. Sheep
C. Swine
D. Horse
2. Of the following which has the highest
estimated heritability?
A. Reproduction
B. Rib Eye Area
C. Feed Conversion
D. Weaning Weight
3. The hindsaddle of a lamb carcass composes
50% of the carcass weight and approximately
what % of the carcass value?
A. 45 %
B. 55 %
C. 65%
D. 75%
4. When using the universal ear notching system
on pigs, the notch for litter number goes in
which ear?
A. Right
B. Left
C. Both
5. A deficiency of which mineral can lead to
"white muscle disease" in young lambs and
calves?
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Phosphorus
D. Selenium
6. What is the single most important factor
determining profitability in a sheep flock?
A. Lamb Prices
B. Slaughter Weight
C. Ewe Productivity
D. None of the Above
7. Cottonseed Meal contains about _____
percent protein.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
8. Which of the following are products provided
by hogs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Heart Valves
Medicines
Paint brushes
All of the Above
9. The muscle, bone and fat associated with the
slaughter of an animal is called the
___________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Retail Cut
Dressing
Carcass
None of the above
10. Which of the following is a trait of economic
importance in beef cattle?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Reproductive Performance
Growth Rate
Conformation
All of the Above
Answers
1. C. Swine
2. B. Rib Eye Area
3. B. 55 %
4. Right
5. D. Selenium
6. C. Ewe Productivity
7. D. 40
8. D. all of the above
9. C. Carcass
10. B. Growth Rate