Intro to Livestock

Which of these would be considered livestock?

• Bees

• Fish

• Swine/pigs

• Emus

Why were animals domesticated?

• Work

• Food

• Transportation

• All of these

What is the most popular breed of beef cattle?

• Angus

• Holstein

• Hereford

• Jersey

Wild hogs are descendants of escaped domesticated hogs.

• True

• False

Today, what is the most common use of horses?

• Power

• Recreation and pleasure

• Transportation

• Food

What type of meat do Americans consume the most of?

• Beef

• Pork

• Chicken

• Sheep

Milk is produced in all 50 states.

• True

• False

What is the term for a castrated male cow?

• Steer

• Barrow

• Wether

• Gelding

What is the term for a castrated male sheep or goat?

• Steer

• Barrow

• Wether

• Gelding

What is the term for a female cow that has NOT had a calf?

• Bovine

• Cow

• Bull

• Heifer