Animal Marketing and Production Midterm

Refers to fleece or mohair's waviness and the degree to which the locks are separated

Character

12. Possible non-food products and services human can obtain from raising goats include________. A. Skin and fiber B. Manure and income C. Companionship and brush control services D. Social and cultural services E. All of the above except

E. All of the above except

If a doe is for caprine then a ____________ is for ovine

Ewe

53. Estrus

Heat

34. In fiber marketing colored fibers are undesirable because colored fiber detracts from the value and limits fiber use. A. True B. False

A. True

31. Pygora goats used for fiber production are cross bred between _________ and _________ goats A. Angora and Cashgora B. Angora and Pygmy C. Spanish and Pygmy D. Angora and Boer E. Saanen and Alpine

B. Angora and Pygmy

14. In the U.S which groups do advocate the total elimination of all animal use by human being? A. American Society of Animal Science B. Animal right activists C. Animal welfare activists D. Federal government E. Human right activists F. U.S legislatures, both Senate and House of Representatives

B. Animal right activists

7. Based on their feeding behavior what do you call animals such as goat that have high preference for leaves, twigs and fruit from trees and shrubs? A. Grazers B. Browsers C. Carnivores D. Omnivores E. Insectivores

B. Browsers

1. In the U.S which two states account for about 25 percent of the total U.S dairy goat production? A. Texas and Oklahoma B. California and Wisconsin C. New York and New Jersey D. Ohio and Iowa E. South Carolina and Georgia

B. California and Wisconsin

4. According to the NRC definition for small ruminant, which of the following pair of species of animals do not fall into the category? A. Sheep and goats B. Cattle and buffalo C. Llama and alpaca D. Elk and deer E. All of the above

B. Cattle and buffalo

25. The first milk produced by a doe following kidding is known as ____________. A. Cholesterol B. Colostrum C. Cholecalciferol D. Carotenoid E. None of the above

B. Colostrum

9. In animal behavior treatment, the purpose of positive reinforcement is to decrease the future frequency of an undesirable behavior that an animal practices. A. True B. False

B. False

21. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service which state accounts for about 36% of the U.S goat population? A. California B. Texas C. Idaho D. Oklahoma E. Wisconsin

B. Texas

37. Which of the following breeds of goat would you recommend for some farmers who want to raise meat goat breeds? A. Angora and Cashgora B. Cheviot and Dorset C. Boer and Spanish D. Alpine and Nubian E. Nigerian Dwarf and Saanan

C. Boer and Spanish

20. Which of the following goat breeds are Africa origin? A. Cashmere, Angora and Cashgora B. Alpine, Angora and Saanen C. Boer, Nubian and Nigeria dwarf D. Nigeria dwarf, LaMancha and Alpine E. Alpine, Boer and Angora

C. Boer, Nubian and Nigeria dwarf

5. Because of its tolerance to water and unique ability to travel a long distance which of the following animals is known as the ship of the desert? A. Horse B. Cattle C. Camel D. Donkey E. Goats

C. Camel

23. Marketing of livestock and livestock products is a function of largely_____________ and _____________ A. Cost and price B. Market outlets and season C. Demand and supply D. Quality and quantity E. Season of the year only

C. Demand and supply

35. In judging mohair using score card, which parameter is given the highest number of points? A. Condition of yield B. Point length C. Fineness and uniformity D. Luster and purity E. Color and purity

C. Fineness and uniformity

33. In grading mohair fiber from goats, brightness or shininess of the fiber is determined by its_______. A. Fineness B. Color C. Luster D. Character E. Condition

C. Luster

28. Which type of goat fiber is most produced in the U.S, particularly in Texas? A. Cashmere B. Wool C. Mohair D. Polyester E. Fur

C. Mohair

16. In the process of learning behavior of animals, which of the following actions has an aversive conditioning effect on the animal? A. Negative reinforcement B. Positive reinforcement C. Punishment D. Conditioning E. Rewarding an animal with treats F. A and B

C. Punishment

26. An intact, sexually mature male ovine that is intended for breeding purposes. A. Buck B. Steer C. Ram D. Bull E. Stallion

C. Ram

10. Which U.S agency is responsible for establishing quality standard of live goats and goat carcass before marketing? A. FDA B. APHIS C. USDA D. USAID E. CDC

C. USDA

24. The process of transitioning a kid from a diet containing milk or milk replacer to an all solid feed diet or ration is known as _____________? A. Parturition B. Culling C. Weaning D. Flushing E. Selection

C. Weaning

Meat type derived from mature goats older than 12 months

Chevon

13. Which of the following animal traits were used as prerequisites by man during the era of animal domestication thousands years ago? A. The animals should be able to adapt to the type of feed they are offered by humans B. The animal must be able to survive and reproduce in captivity C. The animal should be willing to recognize humans as their superior D. All of the above E. None of the above

D. All of the above

19. Which of the following farm animals are warm blooded animals that have almost constant body temperature regardless it ambient conditions. A. Chicken and ducks B. Sheep and goats C. Cattle and horse D. All of the above E. None of the above

D. All of the above

6. What are the two classes of animal kingdom that all farm animals belong to? A. Equine and bovine B. Amphibians and Avian C. Chordata and vertebrata D. Aves and mammals E. Ovine and bovine F. Avian and caprine

D. Aves and mammals

3. Which of the following species of cattle are well adapted to the tropical environmental conditions such as hot and arid in East Africa? A. Equus asinus B. Ovis aries C. Bos taurus D. Bos indicus E. None of the above

D. Bos indicus

18. Which of the following is not an example of animal maintenance behaviors? A. Feeding or eating B. Elimination or excretion C. Sleeping or resting D. Socialization E. All of the above

D. Socialization

2. In the history of human civilization, which poultry species was domesticated in USA, Canada, and Mexico? A. Chicken B. Ostrich C. Turkey D. Duck E. A and C

E. A and C

17. In the process of animal domestication by man, for which characteristics were animals chosen? A. For their ability to breed in captivity B. For their calm temperament C. For their ability to resist disease D. For their ability to survive in difficult climates E. All of the above F. None of the above

E. All of the above

36. Since 1990, the U.S sheep production has steadily declined. Which of the following factors do you think could be some of the major contributing factors to this decline? A. Seasonal demand for lamb meat B. Low per capita consumption of lamb C. Seasonal and low wool price D. Use of artificial fiber such as nylon and polyester E. All of the above

E. All of the above

30. Which statement is true about mohair and cashmere produced from goats? A. Mohair fleece has larger staple length than cashmere B. Cashmere fleece has smaller micron count than mohair C. Cashmere fleece has larger staple length than mohair D. Mohair fleece has larger micron count than cashmere E. All of the above except C F. All of the above except D

E. All of the above except C

15. What do you call cattle raised primary for ploughing crop fields and threshing crops which are commonly used in many less developed countries of the world? A. Beef cattle and dairy cattle B. Working cattle C. Draught cattle D. A and B E. B and C

E. B and C

32. Grading of mohair is based on the following characteristics except____________ A. Fineness and staple length B. Character and softness C. Luster and purity D. Condition or yield E. None of the above

E. None of the above

8. Which of the following animal temperaments is considered as a sound temperament that you want to see in your dog or cat pet. A. Dominance B. Independence C. Hyperactivity D. Shyness E. None of the above

E. None of the above

11. Which of the following farm animal management practices are totally objected by Animal Right Activists? A. Castration of bulls B. Docking of sheep C. Beak trimming of birds D. Dehorning of steers E. Feeding chickens with antibiotics F. All of the above

F. All of the above

22. Which ethnic groups are not among the primary goat meat consumers in the U.S? A. African Americans B. People from Africa and Middle East C. None Hispanic Whites D. People from Caribbean and Latin America E. A and C F. B and D

F. B and D

56. Doe

Female goat

First domesticated, most adaptable and geographically widespread livestock species in the world.

Goats

Goat meat type slaughtered and processed according to Islamic Nutrition Laws

Halal

An index to the degree of fatness expressed in the anatomy of the animal

Hot Carcass Weight

Young caprine, either male or female up to one year of age

Kid

55. Buck

Male goat

57. Chevon

Meat from a goat older than 12 months

58. Cabrito

Meat from a goat younger than 12 months

59. Halal meat

Meat prepared according to islamic law

Dark hormone produced during short photoperiod and affects the breeding season of goats and sheep

Melatonin

60. Dark hormone

Melatonin produced during goat reproduction

Refers to freedom from kemp or colored fibers, or both

Purity

54. Estrous cycle

The cycle of a females sexual receptiveness to fertilization

51. Culling

The removal of undesirable stock from the herd

52. Castration

The surgical removal of a young animals testicles

A measurement of the weight of the carcass compared to the live weight of the animal

Dressing Percentage

27. What is the dressing percentage of a goat with live weight of 120 pounds and hot carcass weight of 54 pounds? A. 66.7 % B. 45% C. 75% D. 50% E. 80%

B. 45%

29. In judging mohair ____________________refers to the amount of clean mohair expressed as a percentage of the original grease weight. A. Fineness and staple length B. Condition or yield C. Character and softness D. Luster and purity E. None of the above

B. Condition or yield