Animal Husbandry Quiz

Members of the horse family: (there are three)

• Horses, Zebras, Donkeys

• Horses, Lions, Tigers

• Elephants, Zebras, Donkeys

• Horses, Cats, Dogs

What is a farrier?

• A person who specializes in equine hoof care

• A professional who trains racehorses

• An expert in animal behavior

• A veterinarian specializing in livestock

Is it legal or illegal NOW to slaughter horses in the USA?

• legal

• illegal

What is a horse's height measured in?

• Meters

• Feet

• Hands

• Centimeters

How do we calculate a horse's height in hands?

• By measuring from the ground to the horse's withers

• By measuring the length of the horse's tail

• By weighing the horse

• By measuring the horse's length from nose to tail

What are the two types of cattle?

• indian and european

• Male and Female

• Wild and Domestic

• Young and Old

What is basil?

• tortise

• turtle

• Lake puppy

• Snail

Why do farmers dehorn cows?

• To improve the quality of milk

• To make transportation easier

• To prevent injury to themselves and other animals

• To enhance their appearance

How are some cows "polled"?

• Through selective breeding

• By undergoing a surgical procedure

• Using genetic modification

• All of the above

How do farmers identify cows?

• By their color

• Using ear tags

• By their size

• Through their moo