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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