What hormone-based method is used to detect estrus in mares?

Teasing with a stallion and palpation

What is the primary characteristic of a gaited horse?

Independent leg movement and smooth ride

What is a distinguishing trait of Poland China hogs?

large frame, leanness, and good feeders

What type of diet is best suited for the equine digestive tract?

Forage-based with grasses and legumes

What is the goal of phase feeding in swine?

Match nutrient intake with pig growth stages

What is a key feature of the “all-in-all-out” production system?

Prevention of disease transmission

What is the main goal when managing replacement heifers?

Ensure puberty at 15 months and calving at 2 years

Spotted swine are highly valued for:

feed efficiency and carcass quality

Sow Productivity Index (SPI) combines which two traits?

Number born alive and 21-day litter weight

What is the purpose of evaluating dairy cows based on conformation?

identify traits that contribute to high milk production and herd longevity

What is the main nutritional component mixed with roughages to create a Total Mixed Ration (TMR)?

concentrates and vitamin/mineral mix

A Terminal Sire Index (TSI) focuses on:

Growth, feed efficiency, and backfat

What is a common symptom of fescue toxicity in broodmares?

Abortion and reduced milk production

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1
Which method accounts for over 80% of hogs sold in the U.S.?
Direct marketing
Auctions
Public stockyards
Terminal markets
2
Which horse breed is considered the original cow pony of the American West and is often feral?
Clydesdale
Mustang
Paint horse
Appaloosa
3
What is the target age for a heifer to reach puberty?
18 months
15 months
21 months
12 months
4
Which factor is not adjusted for in standardized lactation records?
milk fat percentage
geographic location
number of times milked per day
age at calving
5
What hormone-based method is used to detect estrus in mares?
X-ray and visual signs
Saliva analysis
Genetic testing
Teasing with a stallion and palpation
6
What is the recommended fiber length in a TMR to maintain rumen function?
7 inches
4.5 inches
less than 1 inch
More than 1.5 inches
7
How are calves typically fed during the first 4-8 weeks?
with milk replacer
with TMR
with hay and silage
straight from the cow
8
At what temperature does heat stress typically begin to affect dairy cows?
77
85
68
92
9
What is the primary characteristic of a gaited horse?
Large body and draft strength
Ability to race short distances
Independent leg movement and smooth ride
High jumping ability
10
What is a distinguishing trait of Poland China hogs?
black and white belt pattern
erect ears and white color
large frame, leanness, and good feeders
small frame and high fat
11
What type of diet is best suited for the equine digestive tract?
High protein meat diet
Grain-based with supplements
Forage-based with grasses and legumes
Fruit and vegetable mix
12
What is the goal of phase feeding in swine?
Match nutrient intake with pig growth stages
Reduce feed flavoring
Provide the same diet throughout growth
Lower feed cost only
13
What is a key feature of the “all-in-all-out” production system?
Use of only one facility
Reduced labor use
Prevention of disease transmission
Constant animal movement
14
What is the main goal when managing replacement heifers?
Increase genetic variability
Maximize body condition score
maximize growth rate
Ensure puberty at 15 months and calving at 2 years
15
Foals are typically weaned at 7-8 months.
False
True
16
What physical characteristics were historically used to identify swine breeds?
tail length and hoof shape
temperature and feed intake
hair color and ear type
weight and growth rate
17
what kind of housing is this?
milking parlor
tie stall
free stall
loose housing
18
What is the protein content of milk produced by a Guernsey cow?
1.8
3.4
4.2
2.3
19
Spotted swine are highly valued for:
feed efficiency and carcass quality
minimal backfat and fast maturity
high marbling and compact size
fat content and slow growth
20
Docking is a practice used on goats.
True
False
21
Which feed type is formulated for horses in intense training or competition?
grass balancer
performance
growth
maintenance
22
What organization is responsible for maintaining standardized lactation records and evaluating production capabilities?
DHIA
USDA
ADA
FDA
23
Which region in the U.S. is swine production most concentrated in?
bible belt
bison belt
poultry belt
corn belt
24
Profitability of sheep and goats is obtained by:
Enhance kid/lamb survival rates
Increase value/price of marketanimals, milk, and/or fiber
Increasing the number of offspringborn alive per breeding female
Improve product quality
none of the above
all of the above
25
Which breed produces milk with the highest fat percentage?
Holstein
Brown Swiss
Jersey
Guernsey
26
What percentage of market hogs are produced using artificial insemination?
66%
25%
50%
95%
27
What parasite lays eggs on the horse’s legs, which are then ingested during grooming?
Bots
Strongyles
Pinworms
Ascarids
28
hypocalcemia is also known as milk fever.
False
True
29
What is the purpose of "flushing" ewes before breeding?
prevent infection
increase wool growth
reduce body weight
improve ovulation rate
30
Sow Productivity Index (SPI) combines which two traits?
Muscle score and feed intake
Number born alive and 21-day litter weight
Average daily gain and litter size
Carcass weight and backfat
31
Which horse breed originated from the Nez Perce Indians and is known for its spotted coat?
Appaloosa
American Paint Horse
Mustang
Morgan
32
Crossbreeding is most beneficial for traits that are:
lowly heritable
moderately heritable
highly heritable
genetically dominant
33
What is the purpose of evaluating dairy cows based on conformation?
measure feeding efficiency
improve cattle temperament
identify traits that contribute to high milk production and herd longevity
increase milk production
34
What is the main nutritional component mixed with roughages to create a Total Mixed Ration (TMR)?
milk replacer and mineral mix
silage and concentrates
water and silage
concentrates and vitamin/mineral mix
35
What is the main reason Red and White Holsteins were excluded from registration books initially?
poor health
agressive behavior
poor milk production
unfavorable red olor
36
What is the average milk yield of a Brown Swiss cow?
around 11,000 lbs
around 18,000 lbs
around 15,000 lbs
around 23,000 lbs
37
A Terminal Sire Index (TSI) focuses on:
Growth, feed efficiency, and backfat
Reproductive rate and litter weight
Sow health and milk production
Fertility and survival rate
38
What is a common symptom of heat stress in dairy cows?
increased milk yield
increase feed intake
lower body temperature
excessive panting
39
What is the average gestation period for swine?
114 days
132 days
150 days
105 days
40
Which breed is known for high heat tolerance and good calving ease?
Red-and-White
Jersey
Aryshire
Holstein
41
Which swine breed originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
Yorkshire
Chester White
Duroc
Landrace
42
What breed revolutionized the American meat goat industry in the 1990s?
boer
nubian
la mancha
angora
43
Sheep do not need _______
feed
water
summer shelter
winter shelter
44
Which breed is known as the most versatile and has the largest equine registry in the world?
American Quarter Horse
Thoroughbred
Appaloosa
Arabian
45
What is the primary advantage of larger dairies?
easier disease control
lower cost of labor
higher milk quality
lower feed cost per head
46
Which breed is a dual-purpose sheep breed?
hampshire
dorset
rambouillet
suffolk
47
When is it recommended to cross-foster piglets?
at weaning
within 1 week
24 hours after brith
immediately after birth
48
White Pekin Ducks are valued for?
hobby
nothing
meat
eggs
49
What is a common symptom of fescue toxicity in broodmares?
Increased fertility
Hyperactivity
Rapid weight gain
Abortion and reduced milk production
50
Which of the following is considered a fine wool sheep breed?
southdown
merino
dorset
lincoln
51
What causes choke in horses?
Blocked esophagus
Blocked windpipe
Intestinal twist
Low water intake
52
What is the most common reason for culling dairy cows?
poor body condition
mastitis and reproductive failure
lameness
low milk production
53
What fiber-producing goat breed is known for mohair?
angora
cashmere
dorset
suffolk
54
What is the typical use of warmblood horses?
Pulling carts
Recreational trail riding
Herding cattle
Dressage and jumping
55
What is housing where sheep and goats go to give birth?
jugs
shelters
huts
hovels
56
What is the average weight of a Holstein cow?
1500 lbs
1700 lbs
1200 lbs
1000 lbs
57
The index used for selecting replacement gilts is called:
Genetic Potential Rating (GPR)
Terminal Sire Index (TSI)
Maternal Line Index (MLI)
Breeding Efficiency Index (BEI)
58
What is the average milk production per cow during a 305-day lactation cycle?
21,000lbs
18,000lbs
13,000lbs
15,000lbs
59
Geese are separated into 3 classes based on what?
weight
name
height
color
60
Why is heritability important in breeding dairy cattle?
defines feeding efficiency
measures cow health
indicates how much progress can be made through selection
determines cattle temperament
61
Are y'all ready to be done with this class?
yes
maybe
no
definitely!!!!!!!
62
Which reproductive technique is often used in goats to diagnose pregnancy?
ultrasound
physical signs only
male exposure
vaginal swabbing
63
Which of the following is NOT a category of performance information?
Growth
Longevity
Composition
Reproduction
64
When do sheep and goats typically breed?
fall
year round
summer
spring
65
Which type of operation raises pigs from birth to market weight on the same farm?
farrow-to-finish
Farrow-to-feeder pig production
Farrow-to-weaner
Feeder pig finishing
66
What sheep breed was developed from crossing Finnsheep, Rambouillet, Dorset, and Targhee?
polypay
montadale
corriedale
cheviot
67
What is the purpose of a Body Condition Score (BCS)?
To monitor a horse’s physical condition and fat level
To determine feed cost
To rate a horse’s temperament
To measure hoof size
68
Why are bulls typically not kept on dairy farms?
Dairy bulls are too expensive to maintain
bulls are difficult to handle
Bulls produce lower quality offspring
Increased risk of injury and increased genetic progress with AI
69
What is the ideal dry cow period length?
80-90 days
65-75 days
25-45 days
50-60 days
70
What does EPD stand for in swine breeding?
Expected Progeny Differences
Environmental Pig Development
Estimated Pig Data
expected pork demand
71
Why are piglets' needle teeth clipped?
increase weight gain
prevent diseases
prevent injury
improve nutrition
72
What percentage of the unified dairy cow scorecard is based on dairy strength?
15
25
20
40
73
Which dairy cow breed is known for having the highest milk yield?
aryshire
guernsey
jersey
holstein
74
Which sheep breed type grows the longest and coarsest wool?
hair sheep
medium wool
fine wool
long wool
75
What is urinary calculi?
magnesium deficiency
kidney stones
blue tongue
metabolic disease
76
What disease requires annual testing using a Coggin’s test?
Equine Infectious Anemia
Rabies
West Nile Virus
Strangles
77
Which digestive issue is caused by inflammation of the hoof's laminae?
Colic
Bloat
Laminitis
Choke
78
How are heifer calves usually housed initially?
in free stall barns
in loose housing
in large open pens
in individual huts
79
Duroc is known as "America's Sowherd".
True
False
80
What is the average gestation period for a mare?
330 days
285 days
147 days
365 days
81
What is creep feeding?
allows kids and lambs to feed separately from does and ewes
nnimals have constant access to feed
Mechanical systems distribute feed automatically
animals are given a specific amount of feed
82
what 3 enterprises are sheep categorized into?
farm flock
lamb feeders
mutton feeders
range flock
83
What does a Backfat EPD of -0.04 indicate?
Increased fat content
Increased muscle thickness
Progeny will be leaner by 0.04 inches
Progeny will grow slower
84
Class is subdivision of a breedcomposed of birds of the same feather colorand comb type.
True
False
85
Sheep and goats gain their adult teeth from the outside in.
True
False
86
What is the main goal of the isowean system?
Increase feed intake only
Increase weaning age
Reduce labor costs
Eliminate infectious agents and enhance growth
87
Which draft horse breed is known for its extensive feathering and is commonly used in parades?
Clydesdale
Belgian
Percheron
Trakhener
88
What condition affects rams and is caused by acidic urine from a high-protein diet?
Cryptorchidism
Scours
Pizzle rot
Laminitis
89
What is the preferred method for diagnosing pregnancy in swine?
progesterone testing
ultrasound evaluation
behavior observation
boar exposure
90
Which dairy breed is known for being hardy and producing milk with a golden-yellow tinge due to high β-carotene?
Brown Swiss
Aryshire
Jersey
Guernsey
91
How many points of an ideal dairy cow’s score is based on the udder?
20
15
25
40
92
What is the main cause of piglet mortality within 72 hours after birth?
crushed by sow
starvation
respiratory issues
scours
93
What is the main purpose of ram breeds in sheep production?
Parasite resistance
Wool quality
Meat production and growth rate
Milk yield
94
Which horse breed is the oldest purebred, originating around 5000 B.C., and has influenced many others?
Arabian
Morgan
Andalusian
Thoroughbred
95
What is the main purpose of a lagoon in dairy facilities?
to provide drinking water
to store manure
to store milk for processing
to hold feed for cows
96
What defines a pony as opposed to a horse?
weight under 500 lbs
gentle temperament
used by children only
height less than 14.2 hands
97
What is the origin of the Ayrshire breed?
United States
Ireland
Switzerland
Scotland
98
Fancy chickens are produced for what?
meat
nothing
hobby
eggs

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