Week 3 Livestock EXAM

Which of the following breeds of cattle did not originate in Italy?

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Archaeological evidence from the Middle East indicates domestication of the pig occurred as early as _________ years ago

• 9000
• 5000
• 500
• 1000

The genetic makeup of an animal is called its:

• dominance
• genotype
• recessiveness
• phenotype

Which breed of goat produces mohair?

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Animals that through selection and breeding have come to resemble one another and pass those traits uniformly to their offspring are defined as:

• a hybrid
• a breed
• progeny
• genetics

The largest compartment of the ruminant stomach for a mature grazing cow is called the:

• reticulum
• rumen
• abomasums
• omasum

Feed additives used to control worms and other internal parasites are:

• Antimicrobials
• Probiotics
• Coccidiostats
• Anthelmintics

One common characteristic between Hampshire, Yorkshire and Berkshire swine is:

• erect ears
• terminal qualities
• maternal qualities
• color

Which common breed of swine was imported to the United States from Denmark?

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Archeology has found evidence that sheep have been domesticated for _________ years

• 2000
• 250
• 1000
• 6000