Sheep are called the ultimate _____ species due to their limited defense mechanisms.
PREY
DOE
SEAWEED
A castrated male pig is called what?
BARROW
What does PETA stand for?
PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
LLAMA, DONKEY, OR DOG
SOUTH AFRICA
When a cow gives birth to twins, one heifer and one bull, the heifer is said to be a _____?
FREEMARTIN
What swine breed is infamous for introducing the stress gene into other breeds?
PIETRAIN
The expected benefit of crossing two purebred breeds to produce a more efficient crossbred offspring is called _______?
HYBIRD VIGOR
What naturally occurring element is lethal when fed to sheep?
COPPER
KID
HEIFER
Name three swine breeds known for their maternal value.
YORKSHIRE, LANDRACE, CHESTER WHITE, AND SPOT
What does the abbreviation COOL stand for in the meat industry?
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABEL
Defined as a condition where an animal cannot see due to too much wool covering the face?
WOOL BLINDNESS
CAPRINE
Name three of the big four beef packers in the United States.
JBS, TYSON, CARGILL, AND NATIONAL BEEF
FARROWING
What is a wool coat of a sheep called?
FLEECE
MOHAIR
What is the scientific name for cattle?
BOS TAURUS
Pigs have what kind of stomach?
MONOGASTRIC
Cattle, sheep, goats, and even deer have this type of digestive system.
RUMINANT