13 Questions
Match the cattle breed with their originating country:
Aberdeen Angus = Scotland Hereford = England Belgium Blue = Belgium Charolais = France
Match the cattle breed with their characteristic coat color:
Aberdeen Angus = Black Hereford = Deep red with white face and underside Belgium Blue = Double muscle gene Charolais = White or cream
Match the cattle breed with their average weight (in kg):
Aberdeen Angus = 500 Hereford = 530 Belgium Blue = 700 Charolais = 700
Match the cattle breed with the difficulty level of calving:
Belgium Blue = Can have Difficulty calving Charolais = Difficulty in calving may arise due to blocky confirmation Simmental = Easy calving Limousine = Easy calving
Match the cattle breed with their primary trait:
Simmental = Dual purpose breed with good beef and milk traits Limousine = High muscle to bone ratio and high fertility Hereford = Easy calving and early maturing Aberdeen Angus = Produce a lean carcass
Match the cattle breed with their primary characteristic related to confirmation (shape):
Hereford = Good confirmation, strong muscles Charolais = Fast growth rate, good confirmation Simmental = Slender bodies Limousine = Slender bodies
Match the following with their correct fat score classification:
E = Ideal fat score P = Worst fat score 1 = Low fat score 5 = High fat score
Match the following breeds with their importance in suckler beef production:
Limousine = Important breed Charolais = Important breed Simmental's = Important breed Hereford = Less important breed
Match the following statements with the correct percentage related to suckler herds in Ireland:
Approximately 80% = Percentage of spring calving herds Approximately 20% = Percentage of autumn calving herds Approximately 60% = Percentage of Limousine breed usage Approximately 40% = Percentage of Charolais breed usage
Match the following methods with ways to improve productivity in suckler beef production:
Selecting replacement heifers = Improving productivity Avoiding calving difficulties = Improving productivity Controlling disease = Improving productivity Increasing calf numbers = Improving productivity
Match the following entities with their contribution to developing the Icbf euro star index:
Irish cattle breeding federation = Developed the index Teagasc = Developed the index ICOS = Developed the index Department of Agriculture = Developed the index
Match the following regarding Icbf euro star index with their correct statement:
Updated three times a year = Frequency of updates Updated once a year = Frequency of updates Updated monthly = Frequency of updates Updated annually by government = Frequency of updates
Match the following areas with what is assessed for beef production:
Width and shape of shoulders = Assessed for beef production Color of hooves = Assessed for beef production Length of tail = Assessed for beef production Number of horns = Assessed for beef production
Test your knowledge on different beef cattle breeds such as Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, and Belgium Blue. Learn about their origins, physical characteristics, and unique traits.
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