Animal Science
What are the four basic needs of livestock animals?
Food, water, shelter, and proper health care.
What breed is most commonly recognized for black-and-white markings?
What is the main difference between herbivores and carnivores?
Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat meat.
Which cattle breed is best known for high milk production?
Holstein
Why is proper nutrition important for cattle growth and health?
Proper nutrition helps cattle grow efficiently, stay healthy, reproduce successfully, and fight disease.
What is one major difference between beef cattle breeds and dairy cattle breeds?
Beef breeds are raised mainly for meat production, while dairy breeds are raised mainly for milk production.
Explain how vaccination programs help prevent disease in livestock herds.
Vaccines help animals build immunity against diseases, reducing sickness, death loss, and the spread of disease through the herd.
Compare two beef breeds and explain which traits make each valuable to farmers.
Angus cattle are valued for high-quality marbled beef and fast growth, while Hereford cattle are valued for hardiness, calm temperament, and adaptability to different climates.
How do genetics, nutrition, and environmental management work together to improve livestock production efficiency?
Good genetics improve traits like growth and fertility, proper nutrition provides energy and nutrients for development, and good environmental management reduces stress and disease. Together, they increase productivity and animal health.
A farmer wants cattle that tolerate heat well, gain weight efficiently, and resist parasites. Which breed or crossbreed would you recommend and why?
A Brahman crossbreed would be a good choice because they tolerate heat well, resist parasites and insects, and perform well in hot climates.