Livestock Breeds and Management Worksheet

Which of the following is known as the “Mother Breed” of swine?

• Yorkshire.

• Hampshire.

• Duroc.

• Berkshire.

Which breed of cattle is recognized for its humped back and heat tolerance?

• Holstein.

• Brahman.

• Hereford.

• Angus.

The native chicken breed common in the Philippines is:

• Rhode Island Red.

• Darag.

• Cornish.

• Plymouth Rock.

The breed of goat known for high milk production is:

• Boer.

• Saanen.

• Anglo Nubian.

• Alpine.

Which sheep breed is valued for fine wool?

• Suffolk.

• Dorset.

• Merino.

• Hampshire.

The Holstein Friesian cattle breed is primarily used for:

• Dairy production.

• Draft work.

• Beef production.

• Ornament.

Which swine breed is red in color and known for meat quality?

• Duroc.

• Landrace.

• Yorkshire.

• Berkshire.

The native carabao is mainly used for:

• Draft work.

• Milk production.

• Wool.

• Hides.

A farmer chooses Duroc pigs to improve the farm’s:

• Meat quality.

• Egg production.

• Wool yield.

• Draft capacity.

Using a Saanen goat in crossbreeding helps increase:

• Milk yield.

• Weight gain.

• Strength.

• Hair color.