Agriscience - 4.03 Breeds Quiz

A species of fish most often raised in aquaculture systems where there is cold, running water in streams is

• carp

• trout

• catfish

• sunfish

Holsteins are black and white cattle that are best known as

• an exotic breed of heat tolerant cattle.

• the major dairy breed of cattle in America.

• the most used show cattle in America.

• a small breed of beef cattle.

Broilers are a type of chicken that are most often used for

• fighting

• laying eggs

• meat production

• show

American breeds developed by crossing the Braham from India with English breeds are bred to

• improve meat quality.

• increase heat tolerance.

• increase milk production.

• reduce the size of calves.

A breed of cattle with black and white markings is:

• Yorkshire

• Hampshire

• Dorset

• Holstein

The Angus is best known for its:

• black color and high quality meat.

• hump and heat tolerance.

• large calves and fast growth rate.

• large size and leaner meat.

What is the major use for the Broad-Breasted White?

• Bantam show hens

• Commercial turkey production

• Home egg production

• Milk production

A breed of cattle that is red with a white face and raised primarily for beef production is:

• Hereford.

• Brahman.

• Angus.

• Charolais.

• Hereford

• Holstein

• Angus

• Charolais

• Charolais

• Holstein

• Angus

• Hereford