Cattle Breeds Quiz

Which breed of cattle originated in Asia and India?

• Angus

• Charolais

• Brahman

• Hereford

What are the distinctive features of Bos indicus cattle?

• Long ears, humped shoulders, and loose skin

• Short ears, straight back, and tight skin

• Small ears, hunched back, and thick skin

• Round ears, broad shoulders, and smooth skin

Which subspecies of domestic cattle is of British or European descent?

• Angus

• Charolais

• Brahman

• Simmental

What is the purpose of a dual-purpose breed of cattle?

• Meat production only

• Dairy production only

• Both beef and dairy production

• Draft animal

What does the term 'breeding up' refer to?

• Breeding unregistered animals to purebred status

• Breeding purebred animals to unregistered status

• Breeding animals with different ancestry

• Breeding animals with mixed ancestry

What does the term 'docility' refer to in cattle?

• Ability to adapt to hot weather

• Ability to adapt to cold weather

• Behavior when handled by humans

• Behavior in a large mob

What does the term 'fullblood' mean in relation to cattle?

• Unmixed ancestry

• Mixed ancestry

• Registered status

• Unregistered status

What does the term 'roan' refer to in cattle?

• No horns

• Long hair on the tail

• Coat with white and red hairs mixed together

• Male reproductive fluid

What is the purpose of a tri-purpose breed of cattle?

• Meat production only

• Dairy production only

• Draft animal only

• Milk, meat, and draft

What does the term 'unregistered' mean in relation to cattle?

• Parentage tracked and registered by a breed association

• Parentage not tracked and registered by a breed association

• Purebred status

• Mixed ancestry