Livestock Evaluation Quiz

Which of the following is not a breed of livestock?

• cow

• pig

• apple

• sheep

What is the purpose of livestock judging techniques?

• To determine the best breed of animals

• To measure the weight of animals

• To select animals for slaughter

• To evaluate and rank animals based on their characteristics

Which of the following is a reproductive technique used in livestock breeding?

• Natural insemination

• Embryo transfer

• Cloning

• Artificial insemination

What does the term 'EPD' stand for in livestock terminology?

• Expected Progeny Difference

• Economic Production Development

• Estimated Performance Data

• Excessive Protein Diet

Which breed of livestock is known for its wool production?

• goat

• cow

• sheep

• chicken

What is the purpose of castration in livestock?

• To prevent diseases and infections.

• To control breeding, improve meat quality, and manage behavior.

• To increase fertility and reproduction rates.

• To enhance milk production.

Which of the following is a trait considered in livestock judging?

• Number of spots on the animal's coat

• Trait evaluation

• Color of the animal's eyes

• The animal's favorite food

What is the gestation period of a cow?

• 280-290 days

• 100-110 days

• 500-510 days

• 30-40 days

Which of the following is a breed of dairy cattle?

• Ayrshire

• Hereford

• Jersey

• Holstein

What is the term used for the process of giving birth in livestock?

• parturition

• fertilization

• incubation

• gestation