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Questions and Answers
Which breed is known for low birth weight, high fertility, moderate milk production, and moderate frame size?
Which breed is known for low birth weight, high fertility, moderate milk production, and moderate frame size?
- Angus (correct)
- Brahman
- Gelbvieh
- Charolais
Which of the following best defines a breed?
Which of the following best defines a breed?
- A group of animals with similar colors and sizes
- A group of animals of common descent, possessing distinctive characteristics that distinguish them from other groups within the same species (correct)
- A group of animals with high fertility and milk production
- A group of animals that belong to the same species but have no distinctive characteristics
Which European breed is associated with high growth but also increased dystocia rate and larger frame size?
Which European breed is associated with high growth but also increased dystocia rate and larger frame size?
- Maine-Anjou
- Simmental
- Charolais (correct)
- Tarentaise
Which breed is fleshy under the throat and known for being long-bodied and heavily muscled?
Which breed is fleshy under the throat and known for being long-bodied and heavily muscled?
Which breed is dual-purpose, known for being a good mother with the ability to produce a calf every year?
Which breed is dual-purpose, known for being a good mother with the ability to produce a calf every year?
Which breed is associated with low birth weight, high fertility, moderate milk production, and moderate frame size?
Which breed is associated with low birth weight, high fertility, moderate milk production, and moderate frame size?
Which breed is known for high growth but is also associated with increased dystocia rate and larger frame size?
Which breed is known for high growth but is also associated with increased dystocia rate and larger frame size?
Which breed is fleshy under the throat and known for being long-bodied and heavily muscled?
Which breed is fleshy under the throat and known for being long-bodied and heavily muscled?
Which European breed is associated with both high growth and increased dystocia rate?
Which European breed is associated with both high growth and increased dystocia rate?
Which breed is a dual-purpose breed known for being a good mother with the ability to produce a calf every year?
Which breed is a dual-purpose breed known for being a good mother with the ability to produce a calf every year?
Study Notes
Breed Characteristics
- Breed with low birth weight, high fertility, moderate milk production, and moderate frame size: Unknown breed
- Definition of a breed: Not explicitly stated, but implies a breed is defined by its characteristics
- European breed with high growth rate and increased dystocia rate: Unknown breed
- Breed with fleshy throat, long body, and heavy muscling: Unknown breed
- Dual-purpose breed with good mothering ability and annual calf production: Unknown breed
Breed Comparisons
- High growth rate and increased dystocia rate: European breed
- Low birth weight, high fertility, moderate milk production, and moderate frame size: Same unknown breed
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Learn about beef cattle breeds, their distinctive characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages in animal production. Get insights into British breeds such as Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn.
