Agriculture final

How long are goats gestation?

150 days

What is the gestation length for sheep ?

150 days

How many day does it take an egg to hatch

21 days

How many beef cattle breeds are recognized in the u.s.?

80

What is one easy method that can be used to increase leg muscling?

Feed them on incline

Name 4 dairy by-products

Cheese, yogurt , cream and butter

Name 2 primal cuts in beef cattle

Chuck Ribs

What mineral do you have to be careful sheep don't get too much of ?

Copper

What mineral is essential to a goats diet ?

Copper

What two breeds make up the most popular meat bird

Cornish and white rock

What are the advantages of European breeds ( beef cattle)

High growth rate Larger frame size High milk production

What changes are we seeing in the umber of cows per farm

More dairy cows Less cows perform More cows per bigger farm

Name the 3 top quality grades

Prime Choice Select

What does it mean if a hen is broody

Protective/laying process/mothering

What breed is completely white and sensitive in the sunlight ?

Sanon

Name 2 large framed breeds (beef cattle )

Texas longhorn Simmental

A strong appetite is an indicator of what ? (Sheep)

That they are healthy

Docking methods

knife, elastrator, emasculator, electric docker

How much does mastitis cost the dairy industry in the u.s. per year ? Why?

$2 billion per year The extra labor involved and the antibiotics they use for mastitis

What is types of tools can be used in hoof trimming ? Why is hoof trimm8jg beneficial ?

- hoof trimmers and hoof knifes - balance so they won't have keg and feet problems and structure

What is the fiber we can get from goats called ? What breed does this come from ?>

- mohair - fiber we get from goats - angora - the breed

What is a common pet breed ? What do males typically have that females don't ? (Goats)

- pygmy - beards

What is goats feed conversion ratio?

-4-6-1 - 4 to 6 pounds of feed for one pound of gain

What milking goat breed was developed I. The u.s, ? What is one unique standard about their breed?

-LaMancha - 1 inch ear

How many toes do chickens have

4

How many times a day are cows milked? How long does it take

2-3 times a day Takes 5-7 min

About how long does it take hen to make an egg from start to finish

24-26

What is the feed conversion for sheep ? What does it mean

4-6:1

At what age do sheep reach puberty?

5-6 months

How many eggs are produced each month in the u.s.?

6 billion

At what age do most goats reach puberty?

6-8 months

How many weeks should meat birds live

6-8 weeks

What are Brahman cattle known for (beef)

Able to survive Little sweat glands

Name 2 smaller framed breeds (beef cattle)

Agnos Gelbvien

What are baby goats called ? What is the act of giving birth called ?

Baby goats - kids Act of giving birth is kidding

Name four traits that determine yield grade

Back fat thickness Ribeyes Hot carcass weight Kidney , pelvic l and heart fat

What is the most popular meat goat breed ? What color is their fur

Boergoats White body , reddish neck

Name 3 cuts of a chickens.

Breast , drumstick , thigh

What are meat birds called

Broilers

What are the three types of egg production systems ?

Caged , cage free , free range

Name the 6 nutrients needed in a chickens diet

Carbs, fats , proteins , minerals , vitamins , water

Name 2 reasons why cattle are economically important

Cattle convert inedible glasses into food The population eats about 65 lbs of beef per person per year

What are benefits of exercising lambs ?

Development of muscles Stimulation of appetite Proper finish of fat Condition or feel of muscle

What are the two months called when a cow isn't being milked

Dying off period

What are the 3 methods of identification on beef cattle

Ear tags Tattoos Brand

What are the two methods for identifying cows

Ear tags and collar

4 methods of identification for sheep

Ear tags, ear notching , tattoos, neck chains or straps

If given the opportunity, what would goats spend most of their day doing ?

Eating

What are Hereford cows known for ?(beef)

Excellent mothers and easy to handle

What is another name for their wool

Fleece

What egg production system can you feed the chicken less food ?

Free range

What behavior is common in goats

Head butting

What trends are we seeing in the dairy industry since 1925

Higher milk productions We're not using all cows Operation numbers going down

Name the 4 respiratory viruses (beef cattle )

IBR- infectious PI3 BRSV BVD - Bourne viral diarrhea

What are the 4 purposes of exercising goats ?

Keep them leen Control weight gain Build stamina Build muscle

What is it called when cows are producing the most milk possible

Lactation period (reak milk)

What are the advantages of British breeds (beef cattle )

Low birth weight High fertility Moderate milk production Moderate frame size

What is a common diseases that dairy cattle can get

Mastitis (inflammation in the mammary glands )

What is a mature meat called ? What is young goat meat called ?

Mature - chevron Young goat - cabrito

Name 5 breed characteristics of beef cattle ?

Mature body size Milk production Age at puberty Cutability Marbling

What are mature male goats called ? Mature female goats ?

Mature male goat- buck/billy Mature female goat - doe/nanny

What are two types of poultry production ?

Meat and egg production

What do you call the meat of sheep that is over a year

Mutton

What are Angus cattle known for?(beef )

Naturally no horns Excellent mothers

urinary calculi come from having to much what , in a goats diet?

Phosphade

How many dairy farms become more efficient?

Producing 60% more milk from 30% less compared to 1967 thus because each cow produces 2.5x as much milk compared to 50 years

What are the 2 types of USDA grading ?

Quality yield

What are 3 types of milking parlors

Rotary Parallel Robotic

What are the different segments In the breed industry

Seed stock producers Cow/calf operation Stocker operation

Where does the egg spend most of its time forming

She'll gland /uterus

What areas of muscle do we evaluate ?(sheep)

Shoulder Leg Backbone

What are four reasons sheep are susceptible to infernal parasites ?

Small fecal pellets disintegrate easily releasing parasites Graze close to the ground Slow to develop immunity Lose immunity during lambing

Most permanent identification for sheep

Tattoos (does not reduce the animals appearance or value )

When would you call (remove from herd ) a goat in terms of struct7re ?

Too narrow , poor structure , loose hide

How do sheep avoid getting tetanus?

Vaccine

What is docking?

clip short or remove tail

Why do we shave sheep around their face and reproductive area?

keeps sheep cool in the warmer months and reduces the risk of parasitic infestation and disease. in face - help w/ vision

What is castration?

removal of testicles