Animal Science Pretest

What is a heifer?

What age do pigs go to slaughter?

• 6 months to 1 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 6 weeks

1. What is the general name for all birds raised on the farm?

1. What is a gelding?

1. Male cattle are the only ones with horns

• True

• False

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The federal agency which oversees and regulates operations of agricultural industries is the

1. How many eggs does a chicken lay per year (average)?

• 240

• 365

• 150

• 700

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What is the average gestation period for a cow?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

Which nutrient is most important for the growth and development of livestock?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the term for the process of giving birth in cattle?

• Farrowing

• Calving

• Lambing

• Kidding