Transcript Livestock Skillathon

Livestock Skillathon
Livestock Quiz #6
1. _____________ is the hormone that
causes the secondary sex
characteristics in the ram/boar/bull.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Oxytocin
Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
2. Which of the following is NOT a
method of castration used for lambs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The knife method
Docking
Elastrator
Burdizzo
3. The ideal mature weight for market
steers is _______ pounds.
A.
B.
C.
D.
250 to 300
750 to 900
1100 to 1350
1500 to 1800
4. _________ is the period of time that
must pass between the last treatment
with a drug and slaughter.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Over the Counter
Prescription
Withdrawal Time
Extra label drug use
5. The pig is a simple stomached
animal called a _____________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ruminant
Hind gut fermenter
Monogastric
None of the above
6. Beef animals are called _________
because they have a four compartment
stomach.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ruminants
Hind gut fermenters
Monogastrics
None of the above
7. Beef carcass ________ grades are
based upon marbling and maturity.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Yield
Rib eye area
Quality
Fat thickness
8. __________ is a term that is used
to describe wool that is badly
matted or tangled.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tags
Cotted
Dead wool
Shrink
9. ___________ is a fungus that gets
into the skin and develops a rough
condition where the hair drops out in
patches.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Foot Rot
Shipping Fever
Ringworm
Pinkeye
10. Which of the following breeds of cattle
was developed in Texas? The breed is 5/8
Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman. They are
known for their growth rate, long life and
hardiness.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Saler
Angus
Polled Hereford
Santa Gertrudis
Answers
1. B. Testosterone
2. B. Docking
3. C. 1100 to 1350
4. C. Withdrawal Time
5. C. Monogastric
6. A. Ruminants
7. C. Quality
8. B. Cotted
9. C. Ringworm
10.D. Santa Gertrudis