Basic Animal Science Exam Questions And Answers
A gestation period is the length of time from - ANSWER- conception to birth
Artificial insemination is the primary breeding method used with - ANSWER- turkeys, pigs, and dairy cattle
What should newborn mammals consume immediately after birth? - ANSWER- colostrum
The process of giving birth to an animal is called - ANSWER- parturition
A cow has a gestation period of approximately - ANSWER- 283 days
A castrated bull is called a - ANSWER- steer
Cattle from feed yards are taken to a processing plant when they reach an average weight of - ANSWER- 1,100-1,200 pounds (499-544 kg)
Cattle have a - ANSWER- four-compartment stomach
Bos indicus cattle are characterized by - ANSWER- long ears, excess dewlap, and a humped-neck
Female cattle that have not calved are called - ANSWER- heifers
A castrated male horse is called a - ANSWER- gelding
The process of a mare giving birth to a foal is called - ANSWER- foaling
An uncastrated male horse, at least four years of age, is called a - ANSWER- stallion
Horses are used for - ANSWER- recreational riding, racing, and ranching operations
A female horse, at least four years of age, is called a - ANSWER- mare
Lanolin is produced from which part of the sheep? - ANSWER- the wool
A sheep younger than one year of age is a - ANSWER- lamb
A castrated male goat is a - ANSWER- wether
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