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Animal Science - Beef Production Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Producers crossbreed cattle to achieve desired animal traits.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 2. 

Which is NOT of the of the three main “English” breeds of beef cattle found in the United States?
a.
Santa Gertrudis
c.
Hereford
b.
Angus
d.
Shorthorn
 

 3. 

Which breed of cattle is all black in color?
a.
Santa Gertrudis
c.
Hereford
b.
Angus
d.
Shorthorn
 

 4. 

Which breed of cattle was brought here because they are very heat tolerant?
a.
Santa Gertrudis
c.
Charlais
b.
Brahman
d.
Simmental
 

 5. 

A mature female bovine is known as a:
a.
cow
b.
heifer
c.
bull
d.
steer
 

 6. 

A immature female bovine is known as a:
a.
cow
b.
heifer
c.
bull
d.
steer
 

 7. 

A mature intact male bovine is known as a:
a.
cow
b.
heifer
c.
bull
d.
steer
 

Numeric Response
 

 8. 

What is the gestation for cattle?  __________ days

 

 9. 

Typical slaughter weights on market cattle start at 1000 lbs and often go to ____________ lbs.

 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 10. 

An animal of known ancestry where the parents are of a known breed is known as a _________________.
 

 



 
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