Caribbean Farm Animal Breeds
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What is the primary reason for raising sheep in the Caribbean?

  • For their wool
  • For their skins
  • For their milk
  • For their meat (correct)

    • Which of the following breeds of poultry is specifically mentioned as being used for both egg and meat production?

  • White Leghorn (correct)
  • Vantress Cross
  • Shaver
  • Peterson

    • What is the main purpose of aquaculture?

  • To protect aquatic ecosystems
  • To study aquatic life
  • To cultivate aquatic plants and animals (correct)
  • To provide recreation for humans

    • Which of the following species of fish is commonly farmed in freshwater environments?

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    Which of the following crops is NOT pollinated by carpenter bees?

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    Which breed of cattle was developed in Jamaica by cross-breeding Zebu cattle with Jersey cattle?

    <p>Jamaica Hope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for keeping goats in the Caribbean?

    <p>For their hair and skins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a product derived from farm animals?

    <p>Honey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following breeds of sheep are NOT reared for their wool?

    <p>Barbados Black Belly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a breed of cattle raised in the Caribbean for beef?

    <p>Holstein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animal breeds is NOT mentioned as being used for transport?

    <p>Goat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for cross-breeding animals in the Caribbean?

    <p>To enhance desirable traits, like disease resistance and product quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary role of farm animals in the Caribbean?

    <p>Providing entertainment for tourists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the use of buffalos in Trinidad and Tobago?

    <p>For their high-quality meat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a breed of chicken raised for egg production?

    <p>Rhode Island Red (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Flashcards

    Dairy cattle breeds

    Breeds of cattle raised mainly for milk production, including Jersey and Holstein.

    Beef cattle breeds

    Breeds of cattle bred primarily for meat, such as Jamaica Black and Charolais.

    Cross-breeding

    The practice of mating two different breeds to produce desirable traits.

    Jamaica Hope

    A breed of cattle developed in Jamaica known for high milk production and disease resistance.

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    Buffalypso

    A breed developed from crosses of river buffaloes in Trinidad and Tobago, known for high-quality meat.

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    Animal classes for milk

    Cows and goats are major classes producing milk.

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    Barbados Black Belly sheep

    A sheep breed known for heat tolerance and derived from African hair sheep.

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    Roles of farm animals

    Farm animals provide food, power, raw materials, and employment, while also offering recreation.

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    Cattle breeds for meat

    Breeds such as Jamaica Black, Zebu, and Charolais are raised for beef.

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    Poultry breeds

    Types of birds such as layers (e.g. White Leghorn) and broilers (e.g. Vantress Cross) raised for eggs or meat.

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    Pork-producing pig breeds

    Landrace and Large White for pork; Tamworth for bacon.

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    Sheep main use in the Caribbean

    Mainly raised for meat, especially the Barbados Black Belly breed.

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    Aquaculture types

    Farming occurs in freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater environments.

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    Common freshwater species

    Species like tilapia and shrimp thrive in freshwater aquaculture.

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    Western honey bee scientific name

    The western honey bee is also known as Apis mellifera.

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    Crop pollination by carpenter bees

    Carpenter bees pollinate crops like avocado and watermelon.

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    Study Notes

    Farm Animal Breeds in the Caribbean

    • Several animal classes and breeds are common in the Caribbean.
    • Cattle breeds include dairy breeds like Jersey, Jamaica Hope, and Holstein, and beef breeds like Jamaica Black, Charolais, Zebu, and Buffalypso.
    • Pig breeds include Landrace, Large White, Duroc, and Hampshire.
    • Goat breeds include British Alpine, Anglo Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg.
    • Sheep breeds include Barbados Black Belly and Blackhead Persian.
    • Rabbit breeds include Flemish Giant, New Zealand White, and New Zealand Red.
    • Poultry breeds include White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and Bevan Brown.

    Breed Development

    • Many breeds are brought from other parts of the world.
    • Selection criteria prioritize meat quality, product yield, climate tolerance, and disease resistance.
    • Cross-breeding is used to develop new breeds suitable for Caribbean conditions.
    • The Jamaica Hope cattle breed is an example of cross-breeding, combining Zebu and Jersey cattle. These are resistant to some diseases and are good milk producers.
    • Similarly, Jamaica Red and Jamaica Black cattle breeds were developed for meat production using Aberdeen Angus cattle.
    • Buffalypso is another example from Trinidad and Tobago, developed from various river buffaloes for high quality meat.
    • Barbados Black Belly sheep are adapted for the Caribbean climate and produce meat from coarse hair.

    Farm Animal Uses

    • Farm animals provide food (milk, meat, eggs).
    • They supply power for various tasks, like ploughing (using bullocks, buffaloes, mules).
    • They furnish raw materials like dung for fertilizer, skins for leather and pelts, wool for carpets/cloth.
    • Farm animals contribute to employment, farm income, recreation, and agricultural research.

    Common Species of Fish and Bees

    • Aquaculture in the Caribbean involves the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals in special areas (freshwater, brackish, seawater).
    • Common species include Tilapia, shrimp, cascadura, black conches, ornamental fish, prawns, oysters, tilapia, shrimp, lobsters, and turtles.
    • Bees are farmed for honey, wax, and crop pollination.
    • The Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) is the most common farmed bee species.
    • Other bees like Carpenter bees (Xylocopa mordax) are beneficial pollinators for various crops.
    • Africanized honey bees (AHBs), though defensive, may produce more honey compared to other honeybee varieties.

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