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