Beef Cattle
List 5 main beef cattle breeds.
Shorthorn, Hereford, Black Angus, Red Angus, Chi, Lim-flex, Maintainer, Shorthorn Plus, Crossbred, Limousin, Charolais, Simmental, Simm Solution, etc..
Due to pigs not being able to sweat, what is 3 ways to keep alive in heat?
Rinse them off daily, keep fans on them, provide concrete for them to lay on (it is cool), provide plenty of water, provide necessary nutrition, keep out of the sun for long periods of time
What is the offspring of a sheep called?
A lamb
What is a average weight of a goat?
Anywhere from 40-310 pounds.
Do dairy cows prefer hot or cold water?
Hot
What is the average market weight for a beef steer?
950-1500 pounds
How long are pigs pregnant for?
About 3 months
How many stomachs does a sheep have?
4
What is a male goat called?
A ram
How many major dairy cow breeds are there?
7
What are 5 examples of what beef cattle eat on a daily?
While there is a wide variety some may include corn, corn fodder, many variety's of hay, soybean meal, grass, silage, TMR, oats, barley, and much more.
About how many pigs are in a litter?
8-12
What is a adult female sheep called?
A ewe
List 2 items (other then food) that is made from goat milk.
Soap, candles, lip balm, lotion, shampoo,
About how long does it take for a dairy cow to get milked?
5-7 minutes
What is the middle joint of a rear leg called? (Same on all cattle)
A hock
What is it called when a pig is giving birth?
Farrowing
How long are sheep pregnant for?
About 4.5 to 5 months.
How long do goats sleep?
About 5 hours a night.
On average, how many pounds of milk does a dairy cow give PER day?
About 53 pounds
How many months after being born is a beef calf weaned off of milk?
Around 6 months. It depends on the farmer.
What state produces the most pork?
Iowa
What is a herd of a few sheep called?
A guddle. With a whole herd they are called a flock.
What is a adult female goat called? What is a goat called after having a offspring?
A Doe. A dam.
What is the probability of a dairy cow having twins?
5.5 - 13%