Agriculture and Animal Science Quiz

What are the two factors affecting the quality grade of beef in cattle?

What is the purpose of a genetics selection program in cattle breeding?

What is the characteristic of a ruminant foregut that acts as a fermentation vat?

What type of vegetarian eats dairy foods, eggs, and fish?

What is the name of the breed of swine that is black with a white belt and originated in Boone County, Kentucky?

What is the science of breeding and caring for farm animals?

What is the approximate percentage of red meat consumed in the world that is comprised of pork?

What is the primary goal of the emphasis on humane treatment of animals in agriculture?

What is the term used to describe the offensive odor and taste associated with pork from a boar?

What percentage of the US population identifies as vegetarian?

What is the primary characteristic of the continentally bred cattle that displays a white or light tan coat?

What is the estimated percentage of agriculture's GHG emissions that can be attributed to the livestock industry?

Meat Consumption and Agriculture

70% of all red meat consumed in the world is pork
Agriculture is responsible for 24% of GHG emissions
Since 1980s, the population trend in dairy cattle has been decreasing

Animal Breeds and Characteristics

Angus is the most popular breed of beef cattle in the U.S.
A castrated male sheep is called a wether
Hampshire is a continental breed of cattle that displays a white or light tan coat and high growth rate and muscle development
Poland China is a very prolific swine breed that is white with droopy ears and long bodied
Duroc is a breed of pigs that is red with droopy ears, originated in the Eastern U.S., and is noted for durability, growth, and feed efficiency

Anatomy and Health

Ruminant foregut has a pouch-like structure with tissue arranged in a network resembling a honeycomb called the rumen
A body condition score of 1 for a dairy cow indicates emaciation
Hypomagnesemia is a condition in cattle resulting from a magnesium deficiency
Respiratory disease affecting cattle can be either upper or lower respiratory disease

History and Industry

The use of sexed semen has gained popularity in dairy industry
The Morrill Act established land grant universities
Abilene, KS was a major point in the cattle trade
The goal of anthropocentrism is to have a relationship of strong affection with an animal, typically a pet
The railroad technology changed transportation of livestock in the U.S. in the 1800s
Only 14 of 1.3 million recorded species of animals on earth are domesticated for food
Only 5% of the US population is vegetarian

Poultry and Miscellaneous

Poultry industry is the largest user of antibiotics per animal
Lacto-ovo-pescatarian is someone who eats dairy foods, eggs, and fish
The epiglottis is a flap that closes when food is swallowed to prevent food from entering the lungs
Sheep and goats were the first domesticated food animals
Most broiler production is found in the southeastern United States
Theodore Roosevelt was the President of the United States when the USDA was established

Test your knowledge of cattle breeds, animal anatomy, and physiology in this quiz. Identify different types of cattle, understand the structure of a ruminant's foregut, and learn about various muscle types. How well do you know your agriculture and animal science?