16 Questions
What is the taxonomy classification of cattle?
Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Artiodactyla, Family: Bovidae, Subfamily: Bovinae, Genus: Bos, Species: Bos taurus or Bos indicus
What is the definition of a 'sire'?
The male parent of the calf.
When did cattle domestication start?
Cattle domestication started in the 9th millennium BC in Southwest Asia.
Define 'heifer' in the context of cattle production.
Younger female of cattle above the age of six months to first calving.
What is a 'cow' in the context of cattle production?
Adult female of cattle from the date of first calving.
What is the term for a castrated male of cattle used for work?
Bullock
What is rumination or cud-chewing?
Process by which the cow regurgitates previously consumed feed and chews it further.
How many compartments does the stomach of a ruminant have?
4
What is the capacity of the rumen?
25 gallons or more
What is the capacity of the reticulum?
10–20 L
What is the main function of the omasum?
Absorbs water and other substances from digestive contents
What is the only stomach compartment lined with glands?
Abomasum
At what age does puberty onset occur in cattle?
13-14 months
What is the duration of estrus in cattle?
10-30 hours
What is the average gestation period for cattle?
283 days
Which region in the Philippines had the top cattle production in April-June 2022?
CALABARZON
Test your knowledge on cattle production and herd health management with this quiz prepared by Mari Denise Amphy A. Layola, DVM. Learn about the taxonomy, classification, and introduction to cattle production in this comprehensive quiz.
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