Breeds
Origins
History
Around the World
Husbandry
100
Simmental
100
Angus cattle originated from this set of isles off the mainland of Europe.
British or English
100
Along with goats, this livestock species is believed to be the first domesticated animals with the purpose of proving food and fiber.
Sheep
100
The most common species of livestock around the world is this.
Chicken
100
Horses are long-day breeders, meaning estrus is triggered by this
Longer days or more light
200
Charolais
200
The Charolais breed of cattle originates from the eastern area of this country.
France
200
Pigs and horses were first introduced to the Americas by this nation in the 1500's.
Spain
200
Although not considered livestock, these are arguably the most abundant source of protein and are commonly eaten around the world.
Insects
200
Swine have a typical gestation length of 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days. Or how many total days?
114 days
300
This breed of cattle has the largest U.S. breed registration.
Holstein
300
The beefmaster is a breed of cattle that incorporates a few different base breeds and was constructed in this familiar country
United States of America
300
Cattle were first brought to this colony that would one day lead to the United States of America back in 1624.
Plymouth Colony
300
Livestock production accounts for about 14.5% of global green house gas emissions. It only accounts for what percent of U.S. emissions.
3%
300
Thanks to technologies, the number of livestock since the mid 20th century has decreased and resulted a what in terms of production?
An increase in production
400
This breed of Nordic sheep is known for having litters of up to 6 lambs.
Finn Sheep
400
Bos indicus cattle, also referred to as Zebu cattle are different than Bos torus cattle as the do not originate from this continent.
Europe
400
Cloning livestock is a technology that has been around since the late 1900's with the first cloned animal being a sheep. This famous sheep was born in the summer of 1996 thanks to a Scottish scientists.
Dolly
400
This country leads the world in total number of cattle.
India
400
Similarly to humans, cattle have a gestation period of this many days.
284 days
500
This breed of sheep is known for having 2 sets of horns.
Jacob Sheep
500
Wagyu and akaushi cattle are known for their high marbling ability and originate from this East Asian country.
Japan
500
This act enacted in 1935 and signed into law by FDR in order to regulate grazing on America's public lands.
Taylor Grazing Act
500
The growing practice of aquaculture in many parts of the world is a efficient way of providing this without damaging the ocean.
Fish/Seafood
500
When feeding ruminant animals it is important to feed roughages in order to stimulate this effect on the rumen wall.
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