Livestock Skillathon Quiz Questions
This Livestock Skillathon quiz includes questions about animal digestive systems, heritability, carcass composition, ear notching systems, mineral deficiencies, profitability factors in sheep flocks, protein content in cottonseed meal, products provided by hogs, and slaughter terminology. Test your knowledge on livestock and agriculture with these insightful questions.
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Livestock Skillathon Livestock Quiz #3
1. Of the following animals, which has a digestive system most similar to humans? A. Cattle B. Sheep C. Swine D. Horse
2. Of the following which has the highest estimated heritability? A. Reproduction B. Rib Eye Area C. Feed Conversion D. Weaning Weight
3. The hindsaddle of a lamb carcass composes 50% of the carcass weight and approximately what % of the carcass value? A. 45 % B. 55 % C. 65% D. 75%
4. When using the universal ear notching system on pigs, the notch for litter number goes in which ear? A. Right B. Left C. Both
5. A deficiency of which mineral can lead to "white muscle disease" in young lambs and calves? A. Iron B. Calcium C. Phosphorus D. Selenium
6. What is the single most important factor determining profitability in a sheep flock? A. Lamb Prices B. Slaughter Weight C. Ewe Productivity D. None of the Above
7. Cottonseed Meal contains about _____ percent protein. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40
8. Which of the following are products provided by hogs? A. Heart Valves B. Medicines C. Paint brushes D. All of the Above
9. The muscle, bone and fat associated with the slaughter of an animal is called the ___________. A. Retail Cut B. Dressing C. Carcass D. None of the above
10. Which of the following is a trait of economic importance in beef cattle? A. Reproductive Performance B. Growth Rate C. Conformation D. All of the Above
Answers 1. C. Swine 2. B. Rib Eye Area 3. B. 55 % 4. Right 5. D. Selenium 6. C. Ewe Productivity 7. D. 40 8. D. all of the above 9. C. Carcass 10. B. Growth Rate
