Parts of the animal
Given a typical livestock animal, point out where the poll would be located.
The forehead of the animal.
What indication on an animal shows muscling?
Along the back, in the ham, leg structure, etc.
What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food for energy use with animals.
What category of feed would we place something like Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)?
Mineral
What are two basic components that animals need to survive?
Food and Shelter
Given a typical livestock animal, please point out where the loin would be located.
Along the back (spine) behind the ribs.
Where is an indication of fat on an animal?
Tail head, jowl/brisket, lower third
What is one of the organs of the circulatory system?
Heart, Lungs, Veins, etc.
Something like blood meal or soybean meal is high in this, which makes it fit in this category.
Protein
What is a primary reason for the need of shelter?
Protect from the elements, protection from predators, etc.
Given a typical livestock animal, where would you find the hock at?
The hock is the back side of the knee on the back leg.
What type of animal has a higher priority of femininity when being judged?
A breeding animal.
What is one of the organs tied into the musculoskeletal systems?
Muscles, skin, tendons, bones, etc.
Give an example of a carbohydrate.
Cereal Grains (corn, wheat, oats, rice, etc.)
Why would we do something, such as sheer sheep, in the spring time?
To help alleviate heat stress, protect from warm temperatures.
Given a typical livestock animal, please showcase where you would find the pastern?
The pastern is the flex point in the ankle of the animal.
Why is evaluation important for livestock producers?
To help determine good stock that you may add into your production. Helps to save you money.
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Allows the animal to take in oxygen to help oxygenate blood cells, then expel Carbon Dioxide.
Usually found in small amounts, these two items are usually additives into a ration.
Vitamins & Minerals
What is flight or fight?
When an animal will determine to either run from danger or stay to fight it.
Please tell me one animal that would have a brisket where another livestock animal would have a chest.
Brisket - Cow, Goat
Chest - Sheep
What is the highest priority standard for both breeding and market animals?
Bone Structure
What is the purpose of the nervous system?
Allows animals to react to stimuli in their environment, feel pain, help move.
The largest nutrient that an animal needs on a daily basis.
Water
What is a major consideration to make when determining shelter type for animals.
Number of animals, needs, production type, location, etc.