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Animal ID

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the location of the Charolais’ origin?

a)

Ancient Rome

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Missouri

2.

About how much will a Hereford cow weigh?

a)

500 lbs

b)

1,000 lbs

c)

1,200 lbs

d)

2, 000 lbs

3.

Which of the following breeds is a foundation breed for the Braford?

a)

Amerifax

b)

Ankina

c)

Hereford

d)

China

4.

The Murray Grey originated on which continent?

a)

South America

b)

North America

c)

Australia

d)

Russia

5.

Which of the following breeds is double muscled?

a)

Piedmontese

b)

Red Angus

c)

Watusi

d)

Polled Hereford

6.

Which of the following is a foundation breed for the Brangus, Ankina and Amerifax?

a)

Hereford

b)

Angus

c)

Braford

d)

Piedmontese

7.

Which breed shows the droopy ear characteristics of the Brahman?

a)

Simbrah

b)

Scotch Highland

c)

Red Poll

d)

Pinzgauer

8.

Which breed protects itself by sleeping in a circular formation with calves in the center?

a)

Red Angus

b)

Texas Longhorn

c)

Watusi

d)

Brahman

9.

What is the dominate hair color of the Beefmaster?

a)

Red

b)

Black

c)

White

d)

Black and white

10.

Which breed shows the characteristics of an abundance of loose skin, droopy ears, pendulous sheath and a pronounced hump?

a)

Hereford

b)

Braford

c)

Brahman

d)

Chianina

11.

Which of the following is the second largest breed in the world?

a)

Simmenta

b)

Brahman

c)

Brangus

d)

Simbrah

12.

Which of the following goat breeds is used for the production of Mohair?

a)

Cashmere

b)

Alpine

c)

Angora

d)

Boer Goat

13.

What is the primary usage of the Pygmy Goat?

a)

It is a pet or show goat

b)

It is a dairy goat

c)

It is used in crossbreeding operations

d)

It is used for its mohair production

14.

What does the Wooden Leg Goat do as a response to becoming frightened or excited?

a)

It fights back by head-butting its opponent

b)

It ‘locks up’ and faints

c)

It begins to bleat uncontrollably

d)

It runs away

15.

Which goat is a true meat goat?

a)

Cashmere

b)

Boer Goat

c)

Toggenburg

d)

Nubian

16.

Which of the following is the primary use for the Buckeye breed?

a)

Meat producer

b)

Ornamental

c)

Dual purpose

d)

Egg producer

17.

Which of the following is the primary use for bantam breeds?

a)

Egg production

b)

Dual purpose

c)

Ornamental

d)

Meat production

18.

Which of the following turkey breeds originated in the United States?

a)

Black Turkey

b)

Narragansett

c)

White Holland

d)

Slate

19.

What is unique to the Silkie Bantam breed?

a)

Bald

b)

Has a red to bluish white head

c)

Long tail

d)

Silky hair-like feathers with a large crest on the head

20.

Which chicken breed is one of today’s top white egg producers?

a)

Leghorn

b)

Plymouth Rock

c)

Malay

d)

Modern Game

21.

Why is the Suffolk a popular breed in the U.S. for show lamb production?

a)

Its ability to produce three or four lambs per year

b)

Its carcass qualities, docile nature and showy appearance

c)

Its mothering and milking abilities

d)

Its ability to mature very early

22.

What is the original “down” sheep breed?

a)

Shropshire

b)

Southdown

c)

Suffolk

d)

Hampshire

23.

Which is the largest of the fine wool (sheep) breeds?

a)

Lincoln

b)

Rambouillet

c)

Columbia

d)

Corriedale

24.

Which breed of swine is exceptionally long bodied with large, drooping ears?

a)

Berkshire

b)

American Landrace

c)

Yorkshire

d)

Hampshire

25.

What color is the Yorkshire breed of swine?

a)

Red

b)

Pink

c)

Black

d)

White

26.

Hampshire's are often used as sires in what kinds of operations?

a)

Bacon

b)

Milking

c)

Crossbreed

d)

Market

27.

In order to be registered, Hampshire swine should have what color characteristics?

a)

White covering more than two thirds of the body

b)

Red coloring and hair all over the body

c)

Black with a white band encircling the shoulders, including the front legs and feet

d)

Black coats, white feet and legs, a white stripe on the face and a white tip on the tail

28.

Horses are used for:

a)

Recreational riding

b)

Racing

c)

Ranching operations

d)

All of the above

29.

A castrated male horse is called a:

a)

Stallion

b)

Colt

c)

Filly

d)

Gelding

30.

An uncastrated male horse is called a:

a)

Stallion

b)

Colt

c)

Filly

d)

Gelding

31.

The process of a mare giving birth to a foal is called:

a)

Birthing

b)

Foaling

c)

Gestation

d)

None of the above

32.

A female horse, at least four years of age, is called a:

a)

Colt

b)

Gelding

c)

Mare

d)

Filly

33.

Mohair comes from the:

a)

Kashmir goat

b)

Nubian goat

c)

Angora goat

d)

Boer goat

34.

A goat known for its meat production is the:

a)

Kashmir goat

b)

Nubian goat

c)

Angora goat

d)

Boer goat

35.

A sheep younger than one year of age is a:

a)

Lamb

b)

Yearling

c)

Doe

d)

Ewe

36.

A castrated male goat is a:

a)

Buck

b)

Wether

c)

Ram

d)

Kid

37.

Lanolin is produced from which part of the sheep?

a)

Fat from by-products

b)

The skin

c)

The wool

38.

The average litter size for swine is:

a)

One to three piglets

b)

Two to five piglets

c)

Six to eight piglets

d)

Nine to 12 piglets

39.

A female pig that has not had a litter of piglets is a:

a)

Sow

b)

Gilt

c)

Barrow

d)

Hog