EOPA #1

What types of breeds make up the Bos Taurus species?

• Breeds that are exclusively found in tropical climates

• Only American breeds that are native to the United States

• British breeds and continental European breeds

• Cattle were brought to the western hemisphere in 1493

Definition: pigs sold after weaning

• half of their life

• sire or father breeds

• breeder farms

• feeder pigs or growers

What did stone age hunters do with cattle?

• Beefmaster, Braford, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis

• Known for larger size, growth, and are later maturing

• Preyed upon Aurochs (Bos Preimigenius) Now extinct bovine

Poultry: carnivore, omnivore or herbivore?

• Turkeys are monogastric

• Chickens are omnivores

• Ostriches

• Omnivorous

Group of pigs; born to a mother at one time

• purebred

• heat

• herd

• litter

What is the number one breed of dairy cattle in the U.S.?

• Guernsey

• Ayrshire

• Jersey

• Holstein

What is the definition of a baby pig?

• gilt

• boar

• calf

• piglet

What is the wild ancestor of the chicken?

• pigs

• hen

• jungle fowl

• rooster

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What is a Quarter horse known for?

• Horses bred for work

• internal parasites of swine

• Where are chickens stored?

• White markings on the feet

Why is Kentucky in the 1-49 Head/farm category?

• Abundant land availability and high worker demand

• High land availability and low worker availability

• Limited land availability and high technology use

• Limited land availability and limited workers