Breed ID
Anatomy
Meat Classifications
Terminology
Misc
100

This bred is known for it's mothering abilities and drooped ears. 

American Landrace.

100

What allows this species to breathe?

Gills.

100

What yield grade is the best?

1

100

Pedigree is known as?

The ancestry of an animal.

100

This is a loose fold of skin under the chin of an animal.

Dewlap. 

200

This bovine breed is known for being heat tolerant, and has a very prominent dewlap. 

Brahman. 
200

In a bovine, the muscled part between the front legs is called?

Brisket.

200

What determines the USDA beef grades(i.e. Prime, Choice, Select)

Marbling

200

Balance is known as?

The blend of all body parts.

200

What NC market is driven by the farm to table concept?

Sheep.

300

Identify this swine breed. 

Hampshire.

300

Identify the top and bottom part of the chicken.

Top = Comb

Bottom = Wattle

300

Market animals are selected primarily on:

1. Muscle

2. Frame Size

3. Finish

300

This is the physical arrangement of bone and body tissue.

Conformation.

300

The forward movement of sperm cells is called?

Sperm Motility. 
400

This breed originated from Scotland and is known for it's carcass quality. 

Angus. 

400

What is the hair on the bottom end of the tail called?

Switch.

400

Describe an ideal swine for meat production.

Wide chested and well muscled.

400

What does EPD stand for?

Expected Progeny Differences.

400

This AKC Classification is known for their hunting abilities. 

Sporting.

500

This swine species is known for a red body, dropped ears and high growth rate.

Duroc.

500

The amount of fat is known as?

Finish.

500

What are the two grades of pork?

1. Acceptable

2. Utility

500

Feathers of a chicken or turkey is also known as:

Plumage.

500

The round is the most muscled portion of what species?

Bovine.

600

This breed originated in England, has a red body with a white face and horns. 

Horned Hereford. 

600

What is the middle portion of the leg called?

Shank.

600

What grade of pork would this be considered?

Utility.

600

What is this structural soundness fault?

Bow legged.

600

What are the three factors of a breeding soundness exam?

1. Sperm Motility

2. Sperm Morphology

3. Scrotal Circumference

700

This bovine breed is known for producing the largest amount of milk.

Holstein. 

700

The anatomical term for the area between the ears, on top of the head is called?

Poll.

700

What is the average market weight of Hogs, Lambs, and Beef Cattle?

1. Hogs = 270 lbs

2. Lamb = 125 lbs

3. Cattle = 1300 lbs

700
What is a phenotype?

The physcial characteristics.

700

The turtle has what for protection?

Scutes.

800

This rabbit breed has a unique three layer structure of wool.

Angora.

800

What is the opening on the back of the chicken?

Vent.

800

This beef meat would be considered what grade and due to what?

Prime.

800

The depth of the rib and size of the chest would be considered?

Body Capacity.

800

Name the seven AKC classifications of dogs.

1. Hound

2. Herding

3. Sporting

4. Working

5. Toy

6. Terrier

900

Identify this breed of poultry.

Rhode Island Red.

900

Name the four requirements for selecting beef or swine animals:

1. Conformation

2. Body Capacity

3. Breed Character

4. Structural Soundness

900

The higher the yield or dressing percentage of an animal, will in turn affect what?

More value for the producer. 

900

Identify this breed.

Highland.

900

What is the ADG, if:

A calf weighed 450 lbs, and is now weighing 800 after 100 days?

ADG = 3 lbs/day

1000

This breed is known for it's head forming an equilateral triangle from the nose to the tip of the ears.

Siamese.

1000

This is the transparent layer permanently covering the eye in snakes.

Brille.

1000

Name the EIGHT USDA Quality grades for beef cattle.

1. Prime

2. Choice

3. Select

4. Standard

5. Commerical 

6. Utility

7. Cutter

8. Canner

1000

Which swine has the greatest depth of rib?

2

1000

Name the five additional things to consider when selecting food and companion animals. 

1. Animal Age

2. Attitude 

3. Body Composition

4. Feeding Requirements

5. Pedigree

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