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The breed of cattle that was developed on the King Ranch in Texas and consists of 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn is called?
A breed of cattle that originated in Scotland that has a smooth hair coat, black in color, polled, and is one of the most popular breeds in the United States today is?
The breed of swine which is white in color with erect ears and used extensively in commercial operations for maternal characteristics is?
Yorkshire
The breeds of cattle with origin in Europe such as Charolais, Simmental, and Limousin are usually referred to as?
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The record of the ancestors of a particular animal is recorded in its?
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The most prevalent fine-wool breed of sheep in the United States is the?
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An objectionable inherited defect in swine known as a whorl is actually a(n)?
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The class of sheep that are evaluated more on the quality of their fleece than other sheep are known as?
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One common characteristic between Hampshire, Yorkshire, and Berkshire swine is?
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Breeds of cattle that are used for both milk and meat production are considered to be?
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Beef cattle or sheep born without horns are commonly referred to as?
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Which major swine breed originated in England, with the major development in Kentucky, originally known as the Thin Rind?
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One common characteristic between Yorkshire, Landrace, and Chester Whites is?
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Which state produces the most hogs?
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Which of the following breeds of swine is best on performance of litter size?
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Which state produces the most beef cattle?
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Which breed of beef cattle imported from France was originally used as draft animals?
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The first American breed of beef cattle was the?
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The first breed of beef cattle imported to the United States in the late 1700's was the?
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The first of the Continental breeds to be imported in the United States was?
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The most popular breed of registered medium wool sheep in the United States is the?
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More than one-half of all the crossbred sheep in the United States carry some percentage of which breed?
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Beef cattle categorized as American breeds have what breed as a genetic base?
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Which exotic breed of cattle originated from Italy?
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What breed of cattle used in the United States came from Australia?
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What is an animal resulting from the mating of two different breeds?
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Which breed of cattle descended from Spanish Andalusian cattle brought over by Columbus on his second voyage?
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The most prevalent breed of sheep in the world is the?
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What is a free-roaming 'wild' animal that was once domesticated called?
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What trait of a hog refers to its ability to raise large litters of pigs?
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Which common breed of swine was imported to the United States from Denmark?
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What do Hampshires, Polands, and Berkshires have in common?
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Which breed of swine is considered the oldest?
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Which of the following breeds of swine is best on performance of litter size?
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What country produces the most swine?
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Which of the following countries has the most sheep?
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The majority of composite breeds of cattle in the United States use what breed as a foundation?
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Study Notes
Breed of Cattle
- Santa Gertrudis: Developed at the King Ranch in Texas, comprising 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn.
- Angus: Originated in Scotland, characterized by a smooth black coat and polled nature; popular in the U.S.
- Continental breeds: Includes Charolais, Simmental, and Limousin; have European origins.
- Dual-purpose breeds: Cattle breeds used for both milk and meat production.
- Polled cattle: Beef cattle or sheep born without horns, referred to as "polled."
Breed of Swine
- Yorkshire: White in color with erect ears, valued for maternal characteristics in commercial operations.
- Hampshire: Originated in England, significant development occurred in Kentucky; known as Thin Rind in the past.
- Berkshire: Considered the oldest breed of swine.
- Landrace: Imported from Denmark; recognized for strong performance in litter size.
- Swine with erect ears: Common characteristic shared by Hampshire, Yorkshire, and Berkshire breeds.
Sheep Breeds
- Rambouillet: Most prevalent fine-wool breed in the U.S.; more than half of crossbred sheep also carry this breed's genetics.
- Fine-wool breeds: Evaluated on fleece quality; include Rambouillet.
- Medium wool breed: Hampshire is the most popular registered medium wool sheep in the U.S.
Pedigree and Genetics
- Pedigree: Records the ancestry of a particular animal, crucial for breeding decisions.
- Brahman: The genetic base for American breeds of beef cattle.
Production Statistics
- Iowa: Top state for hog production in the U.S.
- Texas: Leading state for beef cattle production.
- China: The country producing the most swine globally.
- Australia: Country with the highest sheep population.
Global Breeds
- Chianina: Exotic breed of cattle originating from Italy.
- Murray Grey: Cattle breed from Australia.
- Merino: The most prevalent breed of sheep worldwide.
Animal Traits
- Crossbred: An animal resulting from the mating of two different breeds.
- Maternal quality: Refers to a hog's ability to raise large litters of pigs.
- Feral: A free-roaming animal that was once domesticated.
Historical Breeds
- Texas Longhorn: The first American breed of beef cattle; descended from Spanish Andalusian cattle brought by Columbus.
- Shorthorn: The first breed of beef cattle imported to the U.S. in the late 1700s.
- Charolais: First Continental breed imported to the United States.
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