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Test your livestock knowledge with this quiz covering sheep breeds, identification, wool terms, nutrition, and reproduction processes. Learn vital information about sheep farming practices!
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Livestock Skillathon Livestock Quiz #2
Of the following sheep breeds, which is known for fast growth, meatiness, and high carcass quality? • Targhee • Dorset C. Suffolk D. Romney
2. Extra-label drug use is OK: • Never • When directed by a veterinarian • Always
3. Which form of identification is the least permanent: • Nose printing • Ear tagging • Tattooing • Hot brand
4. Which of the following wool terms refers to fiber diameter: A. Yield B. Color C. Length D. Fineness
5. A complete pelletedfeed contains which of the nutrient groups: • Energy • Protein • Vitamins and Minerals • All of the above
6. Which female reproductive organ produces eggs? A. Oviduct B. Ovary C. Uterus D. Brain
7. Which of the following is not a sheep by-product? • Coating for pills • Yarn • Candles • Gelatin
8. __________ is a figure used to describe how offspring will perform in relation to the average performance of other animals in the breed. • MPPA • 205 Day Adjusted Weaning Weight • EPD • 365 Day Adjusted Yearling Weight
9. The length of gestation for a ewe is _________. • 83 to 92 days • 93 to 102 days • 143 to 152 days • 193 to 202 days
10. The term used to describe the expression of genetic traits is __________. • Phenotype • Genotype • Qualitative • Quantitative
Answers • C. Suffolk • B. When directed by a veterinarian • B. Ear tagging • D. Fineness 5. D. All of the above 6. B. Ovary • B. Yarn • C. EPD • C. 143 to 152 days • A. Phenotype