Livestock Judging Fundamentals - Final Assessment

Growth rate in swine is measured by days to 250 pounds. A hog which grows fairly fast can reach the weight in how many days?

• 100

• 125

• 250

• 150

By how much is it estimated the world's food demand will increase over the next 40 years?

• Triple

• Double

• None

• Quadruple

When evaluating sheep in a livestock judging contest which have wool what are the three main characteristics to focus on?

• Cleanliness, color and width

• Uniformity, feel and color

• Staple length, fineness and uniformity

• Muscle, performance and structure

How many pounds should a steer in a feedyard gain per day?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• Ten

What is the term which describes a female pig as being extremely deep and capacious in terms of her ribcage.

• Broody

• Balanced

• Wide Based

• Balanced

Livestock producers combine genetic merit with what to improve livestock?

• Production system

• Live animal selection

• Feed

• Breeding

The production of these two things make sheep unique?

• Wool and bone

• Hair and meat

• Milk and meat

• Wool and meat

What is the presentation of one's opinion on a livestock judging class called?

• Public speaking

• Livestock presentation

• Reasons

• Speaking exhibition

What does EPD stand for?

• Expected Progeny Difference

• Experimental Progeny Direction

• Entered Possibilities Difference

• Expected Progeny Digestion

What is the desired angle from the top of the shoulder to the point of the shoulder in livestock?

• 90 degrees

• 66 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 45 degrees