Animal Science 1 - Unit 3.01

Which commodity holds the largest share of poultry sector sales in the United States?

• Chicken eggs

• Turkeys

• Broilers

• Ducks

What is the significant contribution of livestock, dairy, and poultry receipts to the total annual agricultural cash receipts in the United States?

• Less than $50 billion per year.

• Exactly $100 billion per year.

• More than $100 billion per year.

• Varies each year.

Which states are the top producers of beef in the United States?

• New York, Florida, Hawaii

• Nevada, Montana, Vermont

• Nebraska, Texas, Kansas

• Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico

Where is beef production ranked in terms of total cash receipts for all agricultural commodities in the United States?

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• First

Which states are the top producers of broilers in the United States?

• California, Florida, Michigan

• Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas

• Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina

• Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

Which type of pet has the highest ownership rate among U.S. households?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Birds

• Fish

What percentage of U.S. households own at least one pet?

• 50 percent

• 75 percent

• 33 percent

• 66 percent

Which statement accurately describes dairy farms in the United States?

• They are mostly owned by corporations.

• They are primarily located in the Midwest.

• They have experienced an increase in the number of operations.

• They are predominantly family-owned and managed.

What is the leading source of direct sales in the U.S. pet industry?

• Pet food manufacturing

• Veterinary services

• Pet products

• Pet services

What is the trend in the number of hog farms in the United States since 1990?

• The number of hog farms has increased.

• The number of hog farms has remained stable.

• The number of hog farms has declined by more than 70 percent.

• The number of hog farms has doubled.