Small Animal Production Pretest

Front

What is the primary purpose of the swine industry in the United States?

Back

Meat production

Front

Which breed of sheep is most commonly raised for wool in the United States?

Back

Merino

Front

What is the average gestation period for a sow (female pig)?

Back

114 days

Front

Which of the following is a common breed of broiler chicken in the poultry industry? Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, Cornish Cross, Plymouth Rock

Back

Cornish Cross

Front

What is the primary feed ingredient used in the diet of swine in the United States?

Back

Corn

Front

Which of the following is a dual-purpose breed of sheep, known for both meat and wool production?
Options: Rambouillet, Dorper, Katahdin, Finnsheep

Back

Rambouillet

Front

In poultry production, what is the term used for the process of removing the feathers from a bird?

Back

Plucking

Front

What is the average number of piglets born in a single litter for a sow?

Back

8-12 piglets