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What is the act of parturition for horses called?
What is the act of parturition for horses called?
- Calving
- Farrowing
- Lambing
- Foaling (correct)
What is the term for a group of horses?
What is the term for a group of horses?
- Pack
- Herd
- Flock
- Band (correct)
What is the birth weight range for a single sheep?
What is the birth weight range for a single sheep?
- 10-12 (correct)
- 60-100
- 100-120
- 2.7-3.3
What is the term for a castrated male horse that has reached sexual maturity prior to castration?
What is the term for a castrated male horse that has reached sexual maturity prior to castration?
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What is the most predominant type of swine operation in the US?
What is the most predominant type of swine operation in the US?
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Study Notes
Equine Terms
- The act of parturition in horses is known as foaling.
- A group of horses is referred to as a herd.
Sheep Characteristics
- A single sheep typically has a birth weight range of 5 to 15 pounds.
Equine Management
- A castrated male horse that has reached sexual maturity before being castrated is called a gelding.
Swine Industry
- The most predominant type of swine operation in the United States is the farrow-to-finish operation, which involves breeding sows and raising pigs to market weight.
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