Animal Science - 3.00 Review

A male beef animal that was castrated before reaching sexual maturity is a:

• barrow

• bull

• heifer

• steer

The breed of beef cattle that originated in Scotland, is black, and has no horns is:

• Angus

• Charolais

• Hereford

• Shorthorn

A male swine that was castrated when young is a:

• Barrow

• Boar

• Capon

• Steer

A pullet is a female:

• Cattle

• Swine

• Horse

• Chicken

The breed of swine that is white, has large ears that droop forward, and is noted for length of body and mothering ability is:

• American Landrace

• Duroc

• Hampshire

• Poland China

The breed of beef cattle that varies in color, has a hump and a loose dewlap, is resistant to insects, and has a high tolerance for heat is:

• Angus

• Brahman

• Charolais

• Limousin

The breed of swine that is red, has ears that droop forward, and is noted for growth rate and feed conversion is:

• Berkshire

• Duroc

• Tamworth

• Yorkshire

A young female swine that has not had pigs or is not showing signs of pregnancy is a:

• Barrow

• Gilt

• Heifer

• Sow

A castrated male chicken is a:

• Barrow

• Capon

• Pullet

• Rooster

A female beef animal that has not had a calf is a:

• Barrow

• Cow

• Gilt

• Heifer