True or False:Beef is the highest value of production in the US
True
what parts of the body do dogs perspire through?
tongue, paws
what is a pelt?
rabbit hyde
how many species of camelids are there?
6
which animal has a sharp dagger like claw on its foot ?Emu, Rhea, Cassowary or Kiwi
cassowary
What is marbeling?
intramuscular fat
Dogs raise hackles when...?
they are stressed
4 purposes of rabbit production
lab, meat, fur, breeding stock
true/ false ratites are flightless birds
true
camels are finished growing at what age?
7
1200-1400 lbs.
approximately how many bones does a dog have?
320 lbs
what is the benefit of small mobile processing units?
processing animals at lower costs
how many humps do dromedary camels have
1
Vicunas are herbavores true or false?
true
What is a beef backgrounder or stocker?
Someone who buys cattle directly from cow/calf operation, pastured and supplemental feed, tend not to comingle cattle, keep up with vaccinations and health, sell to cattle buyers who work for packers
length of the vocal cords
what kind of sheleter do Bison need?
no shelter requirement
which are more desirable to have for livestock llama or alpaca?
alpaca
false omnivores
what is a freemartin?
A female that is sterile due to being a twin
Three most common dog skulls
dolichocephalic, brachiocephalic,mesoce phalic
4 best practices for Bison breeders?
cull all but the best bulls, bring new bulls into the herd on a regular basis, cull cows difficult to breed, keep accurate health and repro records, cull animals slow to recover from sickness or injury or gain weight slowly
emus can run at what speed?
30 mph
what are cats tongues convered in that help them to groom themselves?
papillae