Small Animal Production Pretest

What is the primary purpose of the swine industry in the United States?

• Wool production

• Meat production

• Dairy production

• Egg production

Which breed of sheep is most commonly raised for wool in the United States?

• Hampshire

• Suffolk

• Merino

• Dorset

What is the average gestation period for a sow (female pig)?

• 114 days

• 150 days

• 90 days

• 180 days

Which of the following is a common breed of broiler chicken in the poultry industry?

• Leghorn

• Rhode Island Red

• Cornish Cross

• Plymouth Rock

What is the primary feed ingredient used in the diet of swine in the United States?

• Soybean meal

• Corn

• Barley

• Wheat

Which of the following is a dual-purpose breed of sheep, known for both meat and wool production?

• Rambouillet

• Dorper

• Katahdin

• Finnsheep

In poultry production, what is the term used for the process of removing the feathers from a bird?

• Plucking

• Shearing

• Molting

• Debeaking

What is the average number of piglets born in a single litter for a sow?

• 4-6 piglets

• 8-12 piglets

• 14-16 piglets

• 18-20 piglets