Importance of Livestock Quiz

What is the term "livestock" normally defined as?

Which of the following animals is NOT included in the definition of livestock according to the provided material?

Which of the following is considered alternative animal agriculture and not covered under the term "livestock" in the provided material?

What does the domestication of animals mean?

• To adapt animals for use by humans

• To release animals back into the wild

• To observe animals in their natural habitat

• To train animals for entertainment purposes

What is the primary purpose depicted in the images shown?

• To perform work

• To provide entertainment

• To serve as pets

• To be used in scientific research

What is the primary goal mentioned in the document for breeding animals?

• To increase desirable characteristics

• To reduce the population

• To create new species

• To decrease food production

Approximately how many head of cattle are there in the U.S.?

• 50 million

• 75 million

• 115 million

• 150 million

Into what two categories are cattle divided?

• Meat and milk breeds

• Beef and dairy breeds

• Domestic and wild breeds

• Large and small breeds

What is the most popular beef breed of cattle?

• Jersey

• Holstein

• Angus

• Hereford

What is the most common dairy breed of cattle?

• Jersey

• Holstein

• Angus

• Hereford