General Terms
What is livestock?
Livestock refers to farm animals raised by people for food, work, or other products
What is biosecurity?
Steps taken to keep animals safe
Name a domesticated animal
cow, chicken, dog, cat, etc
What is an acquired trait?
Something you learn
What are some common grades of beef?
Prime, Choice, and Select.
An adult female chicken that lays eggs.
Hen
What are some common signs that an animal might be sick and need to see a veterinarian?
Not as active, not eating, etc
Describe the difference between taming and domestication
No, taming is when a wild animal becomes used to humans, but domestication involves breeding animals over many generations.
What is an inherited trait?
Something you're given from your parents
Which grade of beef is usually the most tender and has the most marbling?
Prime
What is the term for a young pig?
Piglet
separates new or sick animals from the rest of the herd to prevent diseases from spreading.
Quarantine
Why was the domestication of animals important for early human societies?
Domestication provided humans with reliable sources of food (meat, milk, eggs), clothing (wool, hides), labor, and companionship, which supported the development of civilizations and improved living conditions.
Give an example of an acquired trait
learning to ride a bike
What does marbling mean in meat?
Fat
What's the difference between beef cattle and dairy cattle?
Beef cattle are raised primarily for meat production and are typically stockier and muscular. Dairy cattle are specialized for milk production, usually leaner, with udders designed for high milk yield.
Name one step of biosecurity
Washing hands, changing clothes, cleaning equipment, etc
Describe the key characteristics that distinguish domesticated animals from their wild ancestors.
Domesticated animals typically exhibit traits such as reduced aggression, increased sociability, adaptability to human environments, and specific physical traits selected through breeding, unlike their wild ancestors.
Give an example of an inherited trait
Hair color
How does age affect the tenderness of meat?
Younger is more tender
A male cattle that has been castrated, typically raised for beef.
Steer
Name a common animal disease
varies
Name three animals that have been domesticated by humans and explain how they are used today.
Cattle are used for meat and milk; sheep provide wool and meat; chickens lay eggs and provide meat. These animals are integral to agriculture and food supply worldwide.
Explain the difference between a dominant and a recessive trait, and describe how these traits are inherited from parent to offspring.
A dominant trait is one that is expressed when at least one copy of the gene is present, meaning it can appear even if only one parent passes it on. A recessive trait is only expressed if an individual inherits two copies of the gene—one from each parent.
Name one method used to evaluate meat quality.
Visual inspection of marbling, color, and texture is a common method.