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Agriculture
8th Grade
02/19/2015

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Term
This health problem resulting in the sudden death of heavily muscled hogs is referred to as
Definition
PSS Porcine Stress Syndrome
Term
A Deficiency of ________________ in baby pigs results in a condition called Anemia
Definition
Iron
Term
Which breed of swine originated in England and is black in color with six white points
Definition
Berkshire
Term
Which ruminant stomach compartment contains millions of microbes that convert low quality protein into amino acids needed by the animal?
Definition
Rumen
Term
Which government agency regulates the use of feed additives and hormone implants?
Definition
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Term
Which term is used to describe the process of chewing and crushing of food
Definition
Mastication
Term
Farrowing is the term used for the birthing process of which of these species?
Definition
Swine
Term
Ruminants have ______________ stomach compartments?
Definition
Four
Term
Which term refers to the record of the ancestors of an animal?
Definition
Pedigree
Term
Which is a tool used to administer a pill or bolus to an animal
Definition
Balling Gun
Term
Which form of cattle identification is NOT permanent?
Definition
Ear Tagging
Term
Which breed of beef cattle is red, white, or roan and known for its excellent milking ability?
Definition
Shorthorn
Term
Which species of cattle are more resistant to some disease, parasites, and heat?
Definition
Bos Indicus
Term
Which type of beef production system involves feeding and fattening cattle for the slaughter market?
Definition
Cattle Feeders
Term
Which of the following is a disease causing cows to abort late in their pregnancy?
Definition
Brucellosis
Term
Which beef evaluation term reflects the structural correctness of an animal's feet and legs
Definition
Freer moving
Term
On a beef carcass which of the following is not considered a high-value wholesale cut?
Definition
Brisket
Term
What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation?
Definition
Midwest
Term
Which breed of swine originated in England and is known for their muscling and carcass leanness
Definition
Hampshire
Term
Which of the following are U.S.D.A Swine Slaughter Grades?
Definition
U.S. 1,2,3,4, Utiliy
Term
Which is the most commonly used method of swine identification?
Definition
Ear notching
Term
Which feed stuff is the most commonly used source of protein in swine rations?
Definition
Soybean meal
Term
The U.S.D.A. Grades of slaughter hogs are based on carcass quality and the yield of the following four lean cuts?
Definition
Boston butt, ham, loin, and picnic shoulder
Term
Which of the following is not a wholesale cut of pork?
Definition
Rack
Term
Which of the following wholesale cuts of pork come from the belly?
Definition
Bacon
Term
The four primal cuts of hog carcass represent _____ percent of the total retail value of the carcass
Definition
75
Term
Which term refers to the period before marketing in which medications should not be given to swine?
Definition
withdrawal time
Term
Which swine evaluation term refers to an animal that is freer of fat through its lower body?
Definition
Trimmer underline
Term
Which swine evaluation term refers to an animal that has more internal body capacity
Definition
Deeper wider sprung
Term
Which species was the first to be domesticated?
Definition
Sheep
Term
Feeds such as hay, silage, and the pasture grass are referred to as:
Definition
Roughages
Term
The process by which digested nutrients are taken into the bloodstream is referred to as?
Definition
Absorption
Term
Which of these nutrients are made up of sugars, starches, and cellulose
Definition
Carbohydrates
Term
Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting and prevention of excessive bleeding?
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
Which term refers to feed additives that prevent the growth of bacteria?
Definition
Antibiotics
Term
Which term refers to a gene pair that carries two similar genes for a trait?
Definition
Homozygous
Term
Which tem refers to mating two animals of the same breed
Definition
Straightbreeding
Term
Which type of injection is made into the skin?
Definition
Intradermal
Term
Which type of injection is given in the nose?
Definition
Intranasal
Term
Which type of tissue responds to stimuli and transmits impulse to the brain?
Definition
Nervous
Term
Which type of tissue creates movement of body parts?
Definition
Muscular
Term
Which animal body system creates body movements and maintains posture?
Definition
Muscular system
Term
Which ruminant stomach compartment is known as the true stomach, where ingested food mixed with gastric juices?
Definition
Abomasum
Term
Which animal body system rids the body of waste?
Definition
Excretory system
Term
What are cattle squeeze chutes used for?
Definition
Immobilize animals for both their safety and yours
Term
Which breed of beef cattle is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to disease and pests?
Definition
Brahman
Term
Which breed of beef cattle is known for its carcass leanness and light yellow color?
Definition
Limousin
Term
Which breed of cattle is white in color and known for high feed efficiency and heavy muscling?
Definition
Charolais
Term
The ability of a beef sire to transmit genetic traits is defined in sire summaries as an EPD which stands for
Definition
Expected Progeny Difference
Term
Which of the following is not used to dehorn cattle?
Definition
Burdizzo
Term
Which of the following is used in USDA Beef Quality Grades
Definition
Frame Size
Thickness
Thriftiness
Term
Which of the following is an example of an internal parasite affecting beef cattle?
Definition
Roundworm
Term
Which nutritional problem is caused by rapid fermentation in the rumen causing too much gas to be produced?
Definition
Bloat
Term
Which nutritional problem results in the swelling of the tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot and causes the animal to become lame?
Definition
Founder
Term
When evaluating a steer the term "balances" refers to
Definition
General structure and proportion of an animal's body
Term
Which of the following is not considered when determining USDA Beef Yield Grades?
Definition
Age
Term
The approximate age of sheep can be determined by examining their
Definition
Teeth
Term
Which of the following are USDA Grades of slaughter lambs, yearlings, and sheep?
Definition
Prime, Choice, Good, Utility, Cull
Term
Which term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that comes from the major wholesale cuts?
Definition
Cutability
Term
Which of the following are the USDA Yield Grades of slaughter sheep?
Definition
US 1,2,3,4,5
Term
Which term refers to the first milk produced by a cow the first few days after giving birth?
Definition
Colostrum
Term
What percentage of agricultural related deaths and injuries involve livestock or livestock facilities?
Definition
20%
Term
Feeds such as hay, silage, and pasture grass are referred to as
Definition
Roughages
Term
Which term is used to describe the process of chewing and crushing of food?
Definition
Mastication
Term
Which of the following are the four compartments of the ruminant stomach
Definition
Rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum
Term
Which ruminant stomach compartment is known as the true stomach, where ingested food is mixed with gastric juices?
Definition
Abomasum
Term
The term refers to the removal of the testicles of a male animal?
Definition
Castration
Term
Which term refers to a mating that results in an offspring that exceeds the performance or physical appearance of both its parents?
Definition
Heterosis
Term
What is the average gestation length of a female beef animal?
Definition
283 days
Term
The time during which the animal is pregnant is referred to as
Definition
Gestation
Term
This term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that come from the major wholesale cuts of an animal carcass
Definition
Cutability
Term
Which hormone is produced by the ovaries and causes the animal to show signs of heat
Definition
Estrogen
Term
Diseases and parasites that may be transmitted between man and animals are referred to as
Definition
Zoonoses
Term
A beef cattle feedlot is considered to be this type of facility
Definition
Confinement
Term
Farrowing is the term used for the birthing process of which of these species?
Definition
Swine
Term
Which term refers to the organic compounds that act as catalysts to speed up the Digestive process
Definition
Enzymes
Term
Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed ?
Definition
outcrossing
Term
which term refers to physical appearance of an animal?
Definition
phenotype
Term
the process of giving birth is referred to as
Definition
parturition
Term
This term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that come from the major wholesale cuts of an animal carcass
Definition
cutability
Term
Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed ?
Definition
outcrossing
Term
The main objective of livestock waste management is to prevent________________
Definition
Water Pollution
Term
Which type of livestock is the most efficient at converting feed to meat?
Definition
Swine
Term
Which term refers to an animal that naturally does NOT have horns?
Definition
Polled
Term
Which of the following is not a USDA beef Quality grade?
Definition
Good
Term
Which of the following is NOT used to determine the grade of feeder cattle? Age, Frame Size, THickness, Thriftiness
Definition
Age
Term
Which is the USDA's highest degree of marbling?
Definition
Very Abundant
Term
Which is the lowest US SLaughter Beef Quality Grade?
Definition
Cutter
Term
On a beef carcass, which of the following is considered a high-value wholesale cut?
Definition
Rump
Term
When evaluating a steer the term "finish" refers to
Definition
Amount of fat cover on the animal
Term
Which of the following is NOT considered a beef by-product
Definition
Steaks
Term
Which term refers to the growing and feeding of calves from weaning until they are ready to enter the feedlot?
Definition
Backgrounding
Term
Which group of feeder cattle is between one and two years of age and 550 to 700 pounds
Definition
Yearlings
Term
Which is the highest US Slaughter Beef Quality Grade
Definition
Prime
Term
Which beef evaluation term refers to the structural soundness of an animal
Definition
Stands and walks more correctly
Term
Which beef evaluation refers to the levelness of an animal's back
Definition
Stronger top
Term
On a beef carcass, which of the following is not considered a high-wholesale cut
Definition
Brisket
Term
What term refers to the process of preparing calves for the stress of being moved into the feedlot
Definition
Preconditioning
Term
What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation
Definition
Midwest
Term
Which breed of swine originated in the U.S. and is known for fast growth and feed efficiency
Definition
Duroc
Term
Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed ?
Definition
outcrossing
Term
The main objective of livestock waste management is to prevent________________
Definition
Water Pollution
Term
Which type of livestock is the most efficient at converting feed to meat?
Definition
Swine
Term
Which term refers to an animal that naturally does NOT have horns?
Definition
Polled
Term
Which of the following is not a USDA beef Quality grade?
Definition
Good
Term
Which of the following is NOT used to determine the grade of feeder cattle? Age, Frame Size, THickness, Thriftiness
Definition
Age
Term
Which is the USDA's highest degree of marbling?
Definition
Very Abundant
Term
Which is the lowest US SLaughter Beef Quality Grade?
Definition
Cutter
Term
On a beef carcass, which of the following is considered a high-value wholesale cut?
Definition
Rump
Term
When evaluating a steer the term "finish" refers to
Definition
Amount of fat cover on the animal
Term
Which of the following is NOT considered a beef by-product
Definition
Steaks
Term
Which term refers to the growing and feeding of calves from weaning until they are ready to enter the feedlot?
Definition
Backgrounding
Term
Which group of feeder cattle is between one and two years of age and 550 to 700 pounds
Definition
Yearlings
Term
Which is the highest US Slaughter Beef Quality Grade
Definition
Prime
Term
Which beef evaluation term refers to the structural soundness of an animal
Definition
Stands and walks more correctly
Term
Which beef evaluation refers to the levelness of an animal's back
Definition
Stronger top
Term
On a beef carcass, which of the following is not considered a high-wholesale cut
Definition
Brisket
Term
What term refers to the process of preparing calves for the stress of being moved into the feedlot
Definition
Preconditioning
Term
What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation
Definition
Midwest
Term
Which breed of swine originated in the U.S. and is known for fast growth and feed efficiency
Definition
Duroc
Term
Which breed of swine originated in England where it's known as Large White?
Definition
Yorkshire
Term
Which breed of swine originated in U.S. and is black with white on their feet, face, and tip of the tail?
Definition
Poland China
Term
When evaluating swine underlines, the minimum number of teats desired per side:
Definition
6
Term
From the illustration below determine this pig's individual number based on the standard swine ear notching system
Definition
7
Term
Which of these nutrients are made up of sugars, starches, and cellulose?
Definition
Carbohydrates
Term
Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting and prevention of excessive bleeding?
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
Which terms refers to a gene pair that carries two similar genes for a trait?
Definition
Homozygous
Term
Which term refers to mating two animals of the same breed?
Definition
Straight breeding
Term
Which type of injection is made into the skin?
Definition
Intradeermal
Term
Which type of injection is given through the nose?
Definition
Intranasal
Term
Which type of tissue responds to stimuli and transmits impulses to the brain?
Definition
Nervous
Term
Which type of tissue creates movement of body parts?
Definition
Muscular
Term
Which animal body system creates body movements and maintains posture?
Definition
Muscular system
Term
Which animal body system rids of the body of waste?
Definition
Excretory system
Term
What are cattle squeeze chutes used for?
Definition
Immobilize animals for both their safety and yours
Term
Which breed of beef cattle is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to disease and pests ?
Definition
Braham
Term
Which breed of cattle is know for its carcass leanness and light yellow color?
Definition
Limousin
Term
Which breed of is white in color and known for high feed efficiency and heavy muscling?
Definition
Charalais
Term
The ability of a beef sire to transmit genetic traits is defined in sire summaries as an EPD, which stands for:
Definition
Expected Progeny Difference
Term
Which of the following is not used for dehorn cattle?
Definition
Burdizzo
Term
Which of the following is not a U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grade?
Definition
Good
Term
Which of the following is not used to determine the grade of feeder cattle?
Definition
Age
Term
Which of the following is an example of an internal parasite affecting beef cattle?
Definition
Roundworm
Term
Which nutritional is caused by rapid fermentation in the rumen causing too much gas to be produced?
Definition
Bloat
Term
Which nutritional problem results in the swelling of the tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot and causes animal to become lame?
Definition
Founder
Term
When evaluating a steer the term "balance" refers to:
Definition
General structure and proportion of an animal's body
Term
Which of the following is not considered when determining U.S.D.A. Beef Yield Grades?
Definition
Age
Term
The approximate age of a sheep can be determined by examining their:
Definition
Teeth
Term
Which of the following are the U.S.D.A Grades of slaughter lambs, yearlings, and sheep?
Definition
Prime, Choice, Good, Utility, Cull
Term
Which term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that comes from the major wholesale cuts?
Definition
Cutability
Term
Which of the following are the U.S.D.A. Yield Grades of slaughter sheep?
Definition
U.S. 1,2,3,4,5
Term
Which term refers to the first milk produced by a cow the first few days after giving birth?
Definition
Colostrum
Term
What percentage of agriculture related deaths and injuries involve livestock or livestock facilities?
Definition
20%
Term
Feeds such as hay, silage, pasture grass are referred to as:
Definition
Roughages
Term
Which term is used to describe the process of chewing and crushing food?
Definition
Mastication
Term
Which of the following are the four compartments of the ruminant stomach?
Definition
Abomasum
Term
The terms refers to the removal of the testicles of a male animal?
Definition
Castration
Term
Which terms refers to a mating that results in an offspring that exceeds the performance or physical appearance of both its parents?
Definition
Heterosis
Term
What is the average gestation length of a female beef animal?
Definition
283 days
Term
The time during which animal is pregnant is referred to as:
Definition
Gestation
Term
This term refers to the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts that come from the major wholesale cuts of an animal carcass.
Definition
Cutability
Term
Which hormone is produced by the ovaries and causes the animal to show signs of heat?
Definition
Estrogen
Term
Diseases and parasites that may be transmitted between ma and animals referred to as:
Definition
Zoonoses
Term
A beef cattle feedlot is considered to be this type of facility.
Definition
Confinement
Term
Farrowing is the term used for the birthing process of which of these species?
Definition
Swine
Term
Which term refers to the organic compounds that act as catalysts to speed up the digestive process?
Definition
Enzymes
Term
Which term refers to mating two animals from different families within a breed?
Definition
Outcrossing
Term
Which term refers to a mating that results in an offspring that exceeds the performance or physical appearance of both its parents?
Definition
Heterosis
Term
Which term refers to the kind of genes an animal possesses?
Definition
Genotype
Term
What is the average gestation length of a female beef animal?
Definition
283 days
Term
What is the average gestation length of a female swine?
Definition
114 days
Term
The process of giving birth is referred to as:
Definition
Parturition
Term
Which breed of cattle is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to disease and pests?
Definition
Brahman
Term
Which breed if beef cattle is black in color, polled and known for its carcass quality?
Definition
Angus
Term
Which breed of cattle is red, white or roam and its known for its excellent milking ability?
Definition
Shorthorn
Term
Which of the following is not a U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grade?
Definition
Good
Term
When evaluating a steer the term "condition" refers to:
Definition
Amount of fat on the animal
Term
Which of the following do not determine U.S.D.A. Beef Quality Grades?
Definition
Carcass Yield
Term
Which of the following do not determine U.S.D.A. Beef Yield Grades?
Definition
Age
Term
Which is the U.S.D.A.'s highest degree of marbling?
Definition
Very Abundant
Term
What region of the United States produces over half of all hogs raised in the nation?
Definition
Midwest
Term
Which breed of swine in white color, long bodied and known for their large litter size?
Definition
Landrace
Term
Which breed of swine originated in England and is known for their muscling and carcass leanness?
Definition
Hampshire
Term
The presence of genetic diversity in animals makes it possible to develop new breeds.
Definition
True
Term
New developments in biotechnology have come rapidly
Definition
False
Term
As much as 15 percent of the feed that is fed is wasted and must be calculated when supplying feed
Definition
True
Term
Salt and minerals should be provided on a free choice basis
Definition
True
Term
Sex-selected semen is expensive, but may be feasible depending on the goals of the producer
Definition
True
Term
The carcass of an animal that has died from anthrax can be sold for tankage
Definition
False
Term
There is little or no risk in using the futures market
Definition
False
Term
The most important factor in selecting a marketing method is the price and cost associated with the selected method
Definition
True
Term
It is not necessary for livestock dealers to register with the USDA
Definition
False
Term
When judging hogs, it is now common practice to include information from performance records as well as visual appraisals to place the class
Definition
True
Term
The U.S. Utility feeder pigs show unthriftiness because of disease or poor care
Definition
True
Term
Gestating ewes should never be self-fed
Definition
False
Term
Ewes are usually bred to lamb at about 3 years of age
Definition
False
Term
Mastisis is only caused by bacteria, not by injury to udder
Definition
False
Term
Sheep that ingest copper sulfate may develop copper poisoning
Definition
True
Term
Animals that regurgitate and masticate their feed after they swallow it are called...
Definition
Ruminants
Term
Animal by-products produce human medicines such as...
Definition
Cortisone, heparin, and insulin
Term
Genotype refers to the...
Definition
Combination of genes
Term
A Punnett square is used to...
Definition
Predict the results of crossbreeding
Term
The ability of a cell to continue to divide throughout the life of the animal is dependent upon...
Definition
Telomeres
Term
When chromosome pairs are divided in such a manner that each gamete has one of each type of chromosome, the process is called...
Definition
Meiosis
Term
Approximately ___ percent of the corn, soybean, and cotton planted in the United States is genetically engineered
Definition
50
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