Livestock Skillathon Quiz on Animal Husbandry

Explore your knowledge on livestock management with this quiz covering topics like animal hormones, castration methods, ideal weights for market steers, drug withdrawal times, and more. Test your understanding of livestock terminology and practices in this engaging quiz.

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1. Livestock Skillathon Livestock Quiz #6

2. 1. _____________ is the hormone that causes the secondary sex characteristics in the ram/boar/bull. A. Oxytocin B. Testosterone C. Estrogen D. Progesterone

3. 2. Which of the following is NOT a method of castration used for lambs? A. The knife method B. Docking C. Elastrator D. Burdizzo

4. 3. The ideal mature weight for market steers is _______ pounds. A. 250 to 300 B. 750 to 900 C. 1100 to 1350 D. 1500 to 1800

5. 4. _________ is the period of time that must pass between the last treatment with a drug and slaughter. A. Over the Counter B. Prescription C. Withdrawal Time D. Extra label drug use

6. 5. The pig is a simple stomached animal called a _____________. A. Ruminant B. Hind gut fermenter C. Monogastric D. None of the above

7. 6. Beef animals are called _________ because they have a four compartment stomach. A. Ruminants B. Hind gut fermenters C. Monogastrics D. None of the above

8. 7. Beef carcass ________ grades are based upon marbling and maturity. A. Yield B. Rib eye area C. Quality D. Fat thickness

9. 8. __________ is a term that is used to describe wool that is badly matted or tangled. A. Tags B. Cotted C. Dead wool D. Shrink

10. 9. ___________ is a fungus that gets into the skin and develops a rough condition where the hair drops out in patches. A. Foot Rot B. Shipping Fever C. Ringworm D. Pinkeye

11. 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. Saler B. Angus C. Polled Hereford D. Santa Gertrudis

12. 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