Livestock Industry

Which year were the first livestock animals brought over to the New World?

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1492

• 1493

Which animal does pork come from?

• Sheep

• Cattle

• Chickens

• Pigs

What is the meat from cattle called?

• Mutton

• Venison

• Beef

• Chevon

What type of birds are included in the poultry industry?

• Chickens Only

• Turkeys Only

• Chickens and Turkeys

• Chickens, Turkeys, Geese, and Game Birds

Which segment of the beef industry finishes cattle for slaughter?

• Feedlot

• Stocker

• Cow-Calf

• Purebred

What other main product are sheep raised for other than meat?

• Leather

• Milk

• Wool

• Recreation

Some characteristics of herd animals include:

• Following the lead of the dominant member
• staying close and moving together
• both are characteristics of herd animals

Livestock animals can also be classified by their ______, which includes meat, work, fiber, or milk

• breed
• use
• color pattern
• size

The Brahman breed would be an example of ___________ cattle.

• A. Bos taurus

• B. Bos indicus

• C. Humped

• D. Slick

When animals are being used to pull loads, these animals are commonly referred as __________ animals.

• Strong

• Draft

• Haul

• Sturdy