Animal Technology Final Review

1. What is the main reason beef cattle are raised?

• • For milk

• For meat

• For wool

• • For leather

1. Which breed is famous for producing a lot of milk?

• • Hereford

• • Holstein

• Angus

• Jersey

1. How are cattle commonly identified on farms?

• • By tattooing

• • By ear tagging

• • By feather clipping

• • By hoof painting

1. At what age do beef cattle typically stop nursing from their mothers?

• • 3 months

• •  6-8 months

• • 12 months

• 18 months

1. What is a male cow called if it has been castrated?

• • Bull

• • Steer

• • Heifer

• Ox

What do you call a young female pig that hasn't given birth yet?

• Sow

• Barrow

• Gilt

• Boar

1. Which pig breed is known for its reddish color and good mothering skills?

• Hampshire

• Duroc

• Yorkshire

• Berkshire

What is the purpose of using farrowing crates for pigs?

• • To fatten pigs

• • To protect piglets

• To transport pigs

• • To house breeding boars

1. When are piglets usually weaned from their mothers?

• 1 week

• • 3 weeks

• • 4-6 weeks

• • 8 weeks

1. How long is the pregnancy period for swine?

• • 90 days

• • 114 days

• • 150 days

• •  180 days