Texas A&M University (TAMU) ANSC 107 General Animal Science Exam 1 Practice

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• Which breed is described as originating in India with red and gray colors, known for heat tolerance and crossing ability?
• Which term would be used to identify the pregnancy period of a caprine?
• Which cattle breed is described as English with red, white, and roan coloration and excellent milk production?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Act of mating for horses"?
• Cow-Calf --> Stocker --> Feedlot describes which industry?
• Which goat breed originates from the French Alps and is known for erect ears and good milking ability?
• Which goat breed from Africa is known as the 'Jersey of milk goats' due to high butterfat?
• Which sheep breed is described as one of the oldest with incredible shape and muscle?
• Which breed is described as a meat-type poultry breed used for broiler production?
• Which term is the first milk after birth?
• Which term stands for Dairy Herd Improvement Association, the organization for keeping records?
• Which term refers to groups of cattle?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Act of mating for horses"?
• Which turkey breed is heavy and muscular and cannot reproduce naturally?
• Which breed is English and used as a meat sire line in broilers?
• Which term denotes the gestation period for a Caprine?
• In production terminology, which term is associated with producing genetics for commercial protection?
• Which term denotes a young female cattle?
• Which is another term for cattle producers focused on genetics and breeding?
• Which England-origin breed is described as maturing early sexually and compositionally and breeds out of season?
• Which breed is described as having brown head and neck with white body and legs?
• What is the term for the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water from 15°C to 16°C?
• Which breed is noted for very large birth weights and large mature size?
• Which term denotes caprine in scientific terminology?
• Which cattle breed is described as English origin, red with white face, with the poorest marbling and eye cancer risk from sun exposure?
• Which breed is described as a hobby breed?
• Which production segment converts low quality forage into high quality product?
• The Thoroughbred breed is associated with which country and is commonly used in racing?
• Which term is used for the removal of the ovaries?
• Which term describes cattle operations that focus on genetic quality and breeding stock?
• Total Digestible Nutrients are calculated from which components?
• Which term describes increased growth rate in response to previous undernourishment?
• Which breed category is defined by frame size at maturity, age at maturity, leanness, marbling ability, muscling, fleshing ability, and fertility?
• Which hog breed originates from Belgium and is associated with stress susceptibility and pale soft and exudative meat?
• Which concept is associated with fast turnover in production systems?
• Which hog breed is described as originating from Denmark and being longer due to an extra vertebra?
• Which term refers to cattle production focused on breeding and genetics rather than finishing?
• Which breed in the United States is associated with tobiano or overo color patterns and is commonly used as a stock horse?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Newborn goat"?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Unsexed male swine"?
• Which term describes a female bovine that has not calved yet?
• A group of dogs is called what?
• The heat cycle, or time from one heat period to the next, is called what?
• Which breed is commonly referred to as the Jersey of milk goats due to high butterfat?
• Which breed is known as a cross between Angus and Brahman?
• Which term describes the gestation period in cattle?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Male of breeding age for goats"?
• Which industry is described by the sequence Cow-Calf -> Stocker -> Feedlot?
• Which term describes the male of breeding age for horses?
• What is the term for a young female bovine that has not yet calved?
• Which label refers to the practice of selecting animals for breeding to pass favorable genetics to offspring (seedstock for breeding)?
• Which term describes the gestation period in pigs?
• Which hog breed is associated with Belgium and stress susceptibility?
• Which term describes a difficult birth?
• Which term means a group of cattle?
• Which of the following is a poultry breed listed in the material?
• Which cattle breed is described as originating in Scotland, typically black and naturally polled, and of moderate size?
• Which breed type excels in both sire and maternal characteristics?
• Which breed is noted for having six development goals in development stages?
• Which breed emphasizes six essentials: weight, conformation, fertility, hardiness, disposition, and milking ability, with no color pattern?
• Which cattle breed originates from the Isle of Jersey and is described as small with buttermilk production, light tan to dark fawn color?
• In reproductive technology, what does the abbreviation A.I. stand for?
• Which breed is a cross of 5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman, noted for high energy and good mothering?
• The Arabian Horse is described as originating in Arabia with solid colors, a dished profile, high energy, and use in showing.
• What is the term for the period of pregnancy?
• Which term denotes goats?
• Which French breed is extremely lean and reddish gold?
• Which Italian breed is one of the world's oldest, historically with a short, straight off-white coat, now black and fluffy?
• Which term describes a feed that provides high energy but is low in fiber and readily digested?
• Which term describes the act of parturition for cattle?
• An animal stressed for an extended period of time, high water holding capacity, color of the lean in the carcass
• Which breed is described as the open-face, dominant range ewe from France?
• In breeding terms, what describes a male dog of breeding age?
• Which group of cattle is characterized as eared with long, floppy ears?
• In production terminology, which term corresponds to seedstock productions, commercial producers, and corporate production units?
• Which breed is described as a cross between Shorthorn and Brahman developed in the United States?
• What term is used for a young female cattle?
• The period of mating activity in a female is called what?
• Which breed type is characterized by fast growth, muscularity, late maturity, and low milking?
• Which goat breed is known for luxurious fiber and hair that grows in front of its eyes?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Newborn horses"?
• Which breed is described as France, dominant range ewe, open face?
• Which cattle breed is described as Scottish origin, black, naturally polled, and of moderate size?
• Which term is used for cattle kept primarily for breeding stock selection?
• Which species has a gestation period closest to 340 days?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Young female swine"?
• Which term describes the gestation period in goats?
• What term best describes a system primarily used to finish cattle for slaughter?
• Name the draft breed from Scotland used for heavy pulling, including famous wagon teams.
• Which breed is known for working cow horse and cutting horse disciplines?
• The value of a carcass for consumption.
• Which attribute is defined as the ability to survive anywhere?
• Which term describes the gestation period in sheep?
• Which term describes the heat cycle or interval from one heat period to the next?
• Which breed's coat was traditionally off-white but is now black and fluffy?
• Which feed category includes hay, straw, silage, and pasture?
• Which dairy cattle breed is associated with the Netherlands, highest fluid milk production, and a black and white color pattern?
• Which goat breed is associated with the French Alps and has erect ears and multiple color patterns?
• A feed that is high fiber, low in digestible nutrients, and low in energy. Examples: hay, straw, silage, and pasture.
• Which term does PSE stand for?
• Which breed type is described as heavy milking, early maturing sexually, inherently fertile, and small to moderate size?
• Which breed description is associated with Arabia, featuring solid colors and a dished profile?
• Seedstock operations are focused on what primary objective?
• The Hampshire sheep breed originates from which country?
• Which breed is described as having good carcass growth and a strong growth rate of lambs?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Male of breeding age for swine"?
• Which dairy cattle breed is the dominant breed in the Netherlands, known for high milk production and black and white coloration?
• Which sheep breed originates from Finland and is noted for prolificacy?
• Which hog breed from Denmark is noted for being longer than other breeds due to an extra vertebra and for having many offspring?
• Which term denotes sheep in scientific terminology?
• Which breed is described as from Spain and known for fleece coming into the face, being dominant?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Act of mating for sheeps"?
• Which breed from the Isle of Jersey is small and known for butter production?
• Which horse breed is described as not common and spotted?
• Which height classification is given to a horse taller than 14.2 hands?
• Which term describes the male sex drive?
• In reproductive technology, what does the abbreviation E.T. stand for?
• Which of the following is typically associated with breeding and genetics rather than meat production?
• Total Digestible Nutrient (T.D.N.) is defined as the amounts of which components?
• Which term describes an unsexed male cattle?
• What term designates a newborn cat?
• Which poultry breed is Mediterranean, maternal, and prolific egg-laying?
• Which breed is extremely lean and reddish gold?
• Whelping is the act of parturition in dogs.
• Which sheep breed is described as from England, one of the oldest breeds with notable muscle?
• Which term denotes the gestation period of a Bovine?
• Which term describes the horn-like tissue that can be popped off from polled or dehorned animals?
• Which term best matches the definition "Newborn goat"?
• Which feeding method allows animals to eat all they want at all times?
• After calving, what is the female bovine called?
• Which term denotes sheep?
• Which term refers to the removal of ovaries from the female reproductive tract?
• What term describes a facility where cattle are confined and fed a high-energy diet?
• What production category is described by 'Meat and wool'?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Groups of Swine"?
• Which breed is a Santa Cruz composite developed on the King Ranch in Kingsville, TX?
• Which hog breed is associated with England and erect ears?
• To economically improve a breeding population, what action is taken to remove animals?
• Which term refers to the time when a female is not in estrus (non-breeding season)?
• Which breed is described as having high lifetime prolificacy and the ability to lamb out of season?
• Which group of cattle is known for long, floppy ears and adaptation to tropical climates?
• Growing phase after calves are weaned and before feedlot?
• What term describes the removal of the testicles?
• Which breed is best known for its crossing ability and heat tolerance in tropical climates?
• What term describes the capacity to initiate, sustain, and support reproduction?
• What term corresponds to the definition "Groups of swine"?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Unsexed male horse"?
• Which term describes the carcass condition with dark color and high water holding capacity due to stress?
• What term best describes the overall ability to produce viable offspring?
• Which organization is described as the National Pork Board that educates meat scientists?
• Which term denotes the gestation period of a porcine?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of forming a Contemporary Group in performance testing?
• Which system finishes cattle primarily in pens while providing high-energy diets?
• What term is used for a young female cattle?
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Male of breeding age for goats"?
• Which term denotes the gestation period of a Ovine?
• Which category is described as having less than 1 pound of lamb eaten per year by the average U.S. citizen?
• Which breed is commonly associated with poor marbling and eye cancer risk due to sun exposure?
• The contents of the digestive tract are referred to as what?
• Which sheep breed is associated with England and described as having fine bone composition?
• Which hog breed is in the United States and black with a white belt around the shoulders?
• Which breed originated in Switzerland and is a large docile dairy breed with brown shades, noted as the lowest production dairy breed and having high libido?
• Which term refers to a carcass evaluation focusing on consumer acceptability and meat value?
• Which term is the male of breeding age for cattle?
• Which hog breed is described as reddish brown with drooping ears?
• Which operation primarily sells breeding animals to improve genetics?
• Which breed in the United States may have a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred ancestry and is known for tobiano or overo color patterns?
• Which breed is a U.S. breed of 5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman, developed on the King Ranch in Kingsville, TX by Robert J. Kleberg?
• Which reproductive technology involves moving embryos into recipient females to produce offspring?
• American Paint Horse color patterns are which?
• Which term means taking a young animal from its dam?
• England, more meat, sire line in broiler
• Which term corresponds to the definition "Unsexed male swine"?
• Horses are classified by height. Less than 14.2 hands is which category?
• What term describes animals of common origin that have characteristics distinguishing them from other groups within the same species?
• Which breed originates from France, is large framed, off-white, with heavy birth weights and large mature size?
• What is the gestation period of a horse?
• Which breed has two color patterns, tobiano and overo?
• Animals that need further feeding prior to slaughter.
• Pale Soft and Exudative is a meat quality term. Which option matches this term?
• Which hog breed from England is characterized by erect ears?
• Which breed originates from Scotland and is famous for the Budweiser Hitch?
• What is the initial beef cattle production stage described in the material?
• One hand is the unit used to measure horses. How many inches are in one hand?
• Which goat breed comes from Spain and is primarily meat production with variable appearance and no color pattern?
• Which goat breed is described as having good meat type confirmation with brown head and neck, white body and legs?
• Which U.S.-developed sheep breed is known for having six development goals in development stages?
• In production terminology, which term refers to having specific goals, guidelines, and restrictions?
• Which diet characteristic is typical of animals in a feedlot?
• A feed that is high in energy, low in fiber content, and highly digestible.
• Which breed is described as originating in India, red and gray, with heat tolerance, disease and insect resistance, crossing ability, and high stress tolerance?
• Which breed is described as not common and spotted?
• What term describes a set of animals of the same sex and breed raised under similar environmental and management conditions?
• In production terminology, which term reflects an outcome of protein?
• Which sheep breed is from Spain and has fleece that comes into the face, and is the most dominant breed in the sheep industry?