True/False Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Producers crossbreed cattle to achieve desired animal traits.
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Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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2.
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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 |
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3.
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Which breed of cattle is all black in color?
a. | Santa Gertrudis | c. | Hereford | b. | Angus | d. | Shorthorn |
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4.
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Which breed of cattle was brought here because they are very heat
tolerant?
a. | Santa Gertrudis | c. | Charlais | b. | Brahman | d. | Simmental |
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5.
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A mature female bovine is known as a:
a. | cow | b. | heifer | c. | bull | d. | steer |
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6.
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A immature female bovine is known as a:
a. | cow | b. | heifer | c. | bull | d. | steer |
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7.
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A mature intact male bovine is known as a:
a. | cow | b. | heifer | c. | bull | d. | steer |
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Numeric Response
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8.
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What is the gestation for cattle? __________ days
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9.
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Typical slaughter weights on market cattle start at 1000 lbs and often go to
____________ lbs.
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Completion Complete each
statement.
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10.
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An animal of known ancestry where the parents are of a known breed is known as a
_________________.
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