Principles of Agriculture- Spring Semester Exam 2025

What is the most popular dairy cow breed in the U.S.?

• Jersey
• Ayshire
• Gernsey
• Holstein

Which cattle breed was first developed at King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas?

• Santa Gertrudis
• Angus
• Beefmaster
• Brahman

Which breed of cattle can be red, white, or roan in color?

• Angus
• Hereford
• Shorthorn
• Brahman

This breed of cattle is 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus

• Brangus

• Simmental

• Limousin

• Santa Gertrudis

Which cattle breed is grey or red and have heat/insect resistance?

• Angus
• Beefmaster
• Brahman
• Jersey

How many compartments do cattle have in the stomach?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What term describes a female cattle that has not given birth?

• Cow
• Bull
• Steer
• Heifer

What is a castrated bull called?

• Steer
• Heifer
• Weather
• Barrow

What is the purpose of ear notching in pigs?

• To win at the fair
• To give the workers something to do
• To permanently identify the pigs
• To make their ears look cool

A baby pig is called?

• Piglet
• Calf
• Foal
• Lamb