Livestock Evaluation Test Bank 4

Which breed of beef cattle has the highest standard birth weight in performance testing?

• Angus

• Maine Anjou

• Hereford

• Shorthorn

What term refers to the general conformation of a beef market animal?

• muscling

• finish

• type

• merit

The normal average body temperature for healthy beef cattle is:

• Condition

• Finish

• Grease

• Backfat

The normal average body temperature for healthy beef cattle is:

• 98.6

• 99.9

• 100.1

• 101.5

What is the length of time that bacteria causing Anthrax can remain in the soil?

• 90 days

• 18 months

• 10 years

• 40 years

Pinkeye the common name of this disease carried by insects that affects the eyes of the animal:

• Leptospirosis

• Infectious Keratitis

• Brucellosis

• Blackleg

Rapid fermentation in the rumen causing too much gas to be produced:

• Enterotoxemia

• Founder

• Bloat

• Brisket Disease

White Muscle Disease is caused by a deficiency of the trace element:

• Copper

• Selenium

• Calcium

• Iron

Which state currently produces the most hogs?

• Oklahoma

• Iowa

• Texas

• Indiana

Which breed of swine has the highest performance in average litter size ratio?

• Yorkshire

• Berkshire

• Poland China

• Hampshire