WorksheetsLivestock Industry Pretest
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The meat humans consume from harvested cattle is called ____.
beef
calf
mutton
pork
The gestation period for cattle is approximately ____ days.
61–68
113–115
279–290
360–365
A beef cattle operation in which cows are bred each year to produce calves for the market is called a ____.
cow-calf operation
seedstock operation
feedlot operation
stocking operation
A beef cattle operation in which producers raise cattle for registered breeding herds as well as commercial cattle operations is called a ____.
seeder operation
stocking operation
seedstock operation
feedlot operation
A beef cattle operation in which large numbers of cattle are grouped based on size, genetics, and consistency in order to maximize profit is called a ____.
stocker operation
feedlot operation
seedstock operation
cow-calf operation
A beef cattle operation that uses grazing pastures for weaned calves to provide moderate weight gain with minimal grain being added to their diet is called a ____.
feedlot operation
seedstock operation
cow-calf operation
stocker operation
What is the top state in the United States in terms of dairy production?
Arkansas
California
Mississippi
Tennessee
The top state by number of horses is ____.
Arkansas
Connecticut
Mississippi
Texas
The term for the process of giving birth in all equine animals is called ____.
calving
farrowing
foaling
kidding
Pony is the classification typically given to horses ____.
under 14.2 hands and weighing up to 900 lb
around 14 to 16 hands tall and weighing between 900 and 1400 lb
16 to 18 hands tall and weighing upward of 2000 lb
None of the above.
Light horses are ____.
under 14.2 hands and weigh up to 900 lb
around 14 to 16 hands tall and weigh between 900 and 1400 lb
16 to 18 hands tall and weigh upward of 2000 lb
None of the above.
Draft horses are ____.
under 14.2 hands and weigh up to 900 lb
around 14 to 16 hands tall and weigh between 900 and 1400 lb
16 to 18 hands tall and weigh upward of 2000 lb
None of the above.
Horses are measured in increments called hands. How many inches are in one hand?
2
4
6
8
____ is a management system in which a poultry company manages every step in the production cycle, from birth to harvested poultry products.
All In, All Out
Complete control
Management integration
Vertical integration
What is the top egg-laying state in the United States?
Connecticut
Georgia
Iowa
Texas
In ____ operations, the swine herd is maintained with sows farrowing year-round. The pigs are raised to market weight, and then sold to a processor or packer to harvest the hogs for meat production.
all in, all out
farrow-to-finish
feeder pig
finishing
In ____ operations, feeder pigs are purchased weighing approximately 25 lb, fed to desirable market weight, and then sold to a packer for pork production.
all in, all out
farrow-to-finish
feeder pig
finishing
Which state has the highest number of sheep and lambs in the United States?
Arizona
Illinois
Iowa
Texas
Which of the following is not a primal cut of lamb and mutton?
Leg
Loin
Rack
Rib chops
A ewe is in gestation (pregnancy) for approximately ____.
114 days
135 days
150 days
189 days
