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what is a charolais
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this is a black belted pig originating in Hampshire
what is a Hampshire
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Developed by USDA in 1912
Rambouillet/Lincoln cross
White-faced
Hearty maternal breed
Used in Western range flocks
Medium wool breed
What is a columbia
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intact mature male poultry
what is a rooster
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Act of giving birth in swine
What is Farrowing
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what is an angus
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What is the berkshire
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Meat breed
"Down breed" from
Hampshire, England
Black head and legs
Wool on the face
Exceptional growth rate,
feed efficiency and carcass characteristics
Often used as a sire breed in crossbreeding programs
What is a Hampshire
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immature female chicken
pullet
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Act of giving birth in horse
foaling
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what is a hereford
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what is a landrace
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Meat breed
Second most popular
U.S. breed
Thought to come from
Merino bloodlines in
Wales and England
Can breed "out-of-season," and can lamb at any time of the year
Excellent maternal characteristics
what is a Dorset
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castrated male pig
what is a pullet
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Act of giving birth in cattle
what is calving
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what is a brahman
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This white pig resembles a landrace but has erect ears and is known for its mothering ability
what is a yorkshire
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High-quality wool
Descended from Merino sheep
Used in Western range flocks as part of
a maternal breed
crossbreeding system
what is a Rambouillet
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castrated male horse
what is a gelding
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Act of giving birth in sheep
Lambing
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what is a Simmental
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This red pig has floppy ears and its known for its efficient gaining ability
what is a duroc
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List the 3 types of wool
long, medium, fine wool
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castrated male poultry
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An immature female pig that hasn't given birth
what is a gilt