True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Most cattle breeds raised in the United States and in Ohio are of the genus and
species Bos taurus.
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2.
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There were no cattle in North or South America prior to the arrival of European
settlers.
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Most cattle breeds are believed to have descended from the Aurochs of
mainland Europe and from the Angus of the British Isles.
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Matching
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Match the following terms to their definitions. a. | bull | f. | colostrum | b. | steer | g. | calf | c. | stag | h. | castration | d. | cow | i. | polled | e. | heifer |
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a female bovine that has not reached maturity.
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a male bovine that has reached maturity intact.
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a milk-like substance produced by the cow during the first 24-48 hours after
giving birth that contains the different antibodies in the cow’s system.
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7.
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a male bovine that has been castrated before reaching maturity.
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8.
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describes an animal that naturally does not grow horns.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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9.
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Which state leads the USA in beef cattle production? (spelling and
capitalization count)
________________________
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10.
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Which country leads the world in the number of cattle and buffalo they have?
(spelling and capitalization count)
_______________________
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11.
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Cattle are ruminants, animals designed to eat plant material, and have a
___-compartment stomach system.
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12.
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Cows typically give birth to ___ offspring per year.
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