Livestock in the Animal Industry

What are livestock considered as in the animal industry?

• Pets

• Liabilities

• Assets

• Wild animals

According to the text, which statement is true about farm animals?

• All farm animals are pets.

• Not all farm animals are considered livestock.

• All farm animals are considered livestock.

• Farm animals are not considered assets.

What is the main difference between pets and livestock as mentioned in the text?

• Pets make you money, while livestock costs you money.

• Pets and livestock both cost you money.

• Pets cost you money, while livestock makes you money.

• There is no difference between pets and livestock.

What does Bos taurus refer to?

• A breed of cattle from Indian origins

• Cattle of European origins

• A type of plant species

• A scientific term for horses

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bos indicus?

• Larger ears

• Humped back

• Adaptation to cooler climates

• Shorter coat

Which breeds are known to be varieties of Bos taurus?

• Zebu and Brahman

• Angus, Hereford, and Charolais

• Llamas and Alpacas

• Siamese and Persian

What makes Bos indicus more suited to hot and arid climates?

• Their ability to fly

• Their thick fur

• Their distinctive humped back and other physical characteristics

• Their preference for cold weather

What is the scientific name for the domestic cattle?

• Canis lupus

• Felis catus

• Bos taurus

• Equus ferus caballus

Which subspecies of cattle is known as Bos indicus?

• Taurine cattle

• Zebu

• Yak

• Bali cattle

What is the term used for an adult, intact male cattle?

• Cow

• Heifer

• Steer

• Bull