The Livestock Industry

Cattle

100

What do we call a baby cow?

Calf

200

What are by products of dairy cattle? 

Milk, Ice Cream, Cheese 

300

There are 2 main types of cows. What are they? 

Beef and Dairy 

400

Beef cattle produce meat. Tell me 2 cuts of beef that you can buy in the grocery store?

Ribeye Steak, ground beef, T-Bone Steak, Brisket, Ribs 

500

How many pounds a day does a cow eat? 

25 lbs. 

Swine

100

What do we call baby pigs?

Piglets 

200

Are pigs born in litters or singles? 

Litters

300

How much does a baby pig weigh when it is born? 

1-5 lbs. 

400

A female pig that has never had babies is called a?

Gilt 

500

What do we call it when we put notches in a pigs ear? 

Ear Notching 

Poultry

100

Chickens, ducks, geese, guineas, etc are classified as the _________ industry. 

Poultry

200

A baby chicken is called a?

Chick 

300

A male chicken is called a? 

Rooster 

400

What are some cuts of meat we get from chickens?

Chicken breast, legs, thighs, chicken nuggets, etc. 

500

Are there more people in the US than chickens? 

No 

Sheep & Goat

100

What is a baby sheep called?

Lamb

200

What is a baby goat called?

Kid

300

Sheep are __________ once a year?

Sheared

400

Sheeps wool is used to make ____________. 

Clothes 

500

Do all sheep have to be sheared or will some shed naturally?

No not all sheep have to be sheared.  

Horses

100

A baby horse is called a?

pony/foal

200

Horses are used on a farm to?

Move animals around/work 

300

What is a horse and donkey cross called?

mule 

400

A female horse is called a?

Mare

500

Horses can be used for work on the farm and also to _________ at the track?

Race