5.4 Animals in Ag Test

Front

What terms might you use when referring to an animal's species?

Back

bovine, porcine, ovine, equine, canine, feline, poultry

Front

When referring to an animal's GENDER, what terms might you use?

Back

male, female, castrated

Front

What terms are used to refer to an animal's age group?

Back

baby, young/immature, mature

Front

What terms might you use to describe an animal's purpose?

Back

market, breeding, pleasure, pet

Front

Which of these market pigs is the best? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

2

Front

Which of these market pigs do you think is the worst? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

3

Front

Why is it important to use proper terminology when talking about animals?

Back

All of the above reasons: Reduces confusion when communicating with others (possible buyers, veterinarian, etc.), Makes you sound more knowledgeable about animals, Ensures you are very specific.

Front

Why is it important to know the proper names of external parts of an animal?

Back

All of these: helps communicate about management, health, and selection of animals.

Front

True or False: Having selection criteria and putting them in order of priority reduces subjectively and improves your consistency in selecting the best/worst animals.

Back

True

Front

When selecting a pig based on the levelness of its top, shoulder/ankle/knee/pastern angles & ease of movement - you are looking at:

Back

Structure