Animal Breeds and Terminology Flashcard Copy

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Cattle that are black, polled, origin is Scotland, is the most registered breed, and known for their high carcass quality.

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Angus

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Cattle that are red with white face, horns, origin is England, docile temperament, good foragers.

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Horned Hereford

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Cattle that are light gray to black or red, origin is India, hump, loose dewlap, resistant to insects and tolerant to heat.

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Brahman

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Swine that are white, long body, big loped forward ears, large litters, mothering ability, originated in Denmark

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American Landrace

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Swine that are red, drooped ears, growth rate and feed conversion.

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Duroc

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Swine that are black with white belt, erect ears, muscle and carcass leanness

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Yorkshire

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Chicken breed used for egg production with white plumage (feathers), lays white eggs.

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White Leghorn

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Chicken breed used for egg production with red plumage, lays brown eggs

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Rhode Island Red

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Chicken breed that is white, and used for meat production (broilers)

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Cornish x Plymouth Rock

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Large turkey breed with white plumage. These turkeys survive better in hot climates. Very popular variety of turkey.

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Broadbreasted White