Livestock Anatomy

What is the ideal fat score on an animal?

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The ideal carcass has minimum bone, maximum muscle and optimum fat.

• True

• False

Sites to observe when fat scoring cattle include:

• 12/13th Rib site, P8 rump site, Pin Bone and Brisket

• 12/13th Rib site, Muzzle, Neck

• P8 Rump Site, Tail, Throat

• P8 Rump Site, Udder, Brisket, Poll

How many stomachs do ruminats have?

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Physiology is the study of the animal body or any of its parts

• True

• False

Which of the following micron would provide the most valuable fleece?

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Examples of monogastric animals include:

• Sheep

• Cattle

• Pigs

• Goats

When an animal changes from a lamb to a hogget, how many central teeth do they have?

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Key traits that are looked for when selecting sheep include:

• Eye color, fleece traits, body structure

• Fleece traits, leg structure, jaw structure

• Eye color, hoof color, fleece traits

• Micron, Wool color, Ear length

What age animal has the most valuable meat?

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