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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

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