Define lamb.
The offspring of sheep.
Define calf.
The offspring of cattle.
Define cow.
A mature female cattle.
Define kid.
The offspring of goats.
Define environmental traits.
Can the breed tolerate cold? Heat? Wet climate?
Explain product traits.
•What is the breeds milk production volume?- (How much milk do they produce?)
•Does the breed have muscling qualities for meat traits a producer is looking for? (Muscling qualities- Lean meat vs fat.)
Define kitten.
The offspring of cats.
Define bull.
A mature male cattle.
Define ram.
A mature male sheep.
Define piglet.
The offspring of swine.
Define chick.
The offspring of poultry.
Explain reproductive traits.
•How big is the breeds litter sizes?
•Is the breed known to have any birthing/fertility issues?
What does CTE stand for.
Career Technical Education
Define puppy.
The offspring of dogs.
Define mature.
An organism is fully grown and developed.
Define offspring.
The young of an animal.
Define sow.
A mature female swine.
Define rooster.
A mature male poultry.
Define health qualities.
•Is the breed resistant to certain diseases or ailments?
•Is the breed prone to certain health issues?
What does CTSO stand for?
Career Technical Student Organization
Define queen.
A mature female cat.
Define boar.
A mature male swine.
Define hen.
A mature female poultry.
Define buck.
A mature male goat.
Define Stud.
A mature male dog.
Define growth rate.
•Does this breed grow/gain weight quickly/slowly?
What is the goal of CTE on middle school level?
Allow students to explore as many careers as possible before reaching high school.
What were the two products used to make milk?
salt and heavy whipping cream.
Define doe.
A mature female goat.
Define dame.
A mature female dog.
Define ewe.
A mature female sheep.
Define tomcat.
A mature male cat.
Define temperament.
•Is the breed easy to work with?
•Is there any aggressiveness known in this breed?
List two ways livestock producers decide which breed of animal to raise?
Health qualities
Temperament
Growth rate
Product traits
Reproductive traits
List 3 products that come from animals
Meat
Milk
Eggs
Muttons
Butter
Wool