Major Industries
What major animal science industry includes raising cattle, sheep, and swine?
Large Animal (Livestock)
What career involves studying the nutrient values of animal feeds?
Animal Nutritionist
What is the term for creating a genetically identical animal?
Animal Cloning
What dairy cattle breed is known for producing the most milk?
Holstein
What is a key characteristic of a ruminant's digestive system?
Four stomach compartments
What industry focuses on domesticated fowls like chickens and turkeys?
POULTRY
What is a farrier's primary job?
Shoeing horses
What hormone is used to increase milk production in cattle?
BST (Bovine somatotropin)
Which breed of beef cattle is a cross between Brahman and Angus, known for heat tolerance?
Brangus
What is the primary job of a chicken's gizzard?
To grind up food (mechanical digestion)
What is another name for aquaculture?
Fish farming
What do you call a person who is certified to artificially breed livestock?
Artificial Breeding Technician
What is the process of moving embryos from one female to another?
Embryo Transfer
What type of chicken is developed to produce a large number of eggs?
Layers
What are feeds that are high in fiber called?
Roughages
What industry involves raising horses and mules?
Equine
What career is focused on inspecting meat at slaughter facilities?
Meat Inspector
In genetics, what is a gene?
A small section of DNA
What popular black breed of beef cattle is known for excellent meat quality?
Angus
What nutrient is primarily responsible for building muscle in an animal?
Protein