Breeds
What breed of swine is usually a 50:50 ratio of black and white spots?
Spotted
Which system protects and supports the body tissue and organs?
Skeletal System
What is a gestation period?
Amount of time a female animal is pregnant
Why is saliva important?
Adds moisture to the feed
Why do pigs roll around in the mud?
They don't have any sweat glands.
Where did the Berkshire originate from?
England
Which system defends the body against infectious organisms and other invaders?
Immune System
Why is reproduction vitale?
To have more animals
What is colostrum?
First milk from the mother that is full of vital nutrients
What is feathering on a horse?
Hair on the feet
What breed of dairy cattle produces the highest milk volume?
Holstein
Which system pumps and delivers blood to organs throughout the body?
Circulatory System
What is a by-product?
Product made from an animal after they have been slaughtered
What does prolific mean? (in sheep and goats)
Have multiple babies at once
How did the Quarter horse get its name?
running the quarter mile
Which breed of cattle is known to have the highest percent of marbling?
Wagyu
Which system produces hormones which regulate metabolism?
Endocrine System
What are two types of cattle that we use?
Meat and dairy
Give an example of an edible by-product:
Chicken leg
What is a steer?
Castrated male
What type of animal has a simple stomach?
Monogastric an example would be a pig
Zoonotic parasites can be transmitted from human to animal and animal to human. (True or False)
True
What is a heifer?
Female that hasn't calved yet.
Give an example of an inedible by-product:
Leather
Colic mainly impacts __________ as they are unable to vomit.
Horses