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Ansc Exam 1

Ansc Exam Questions

QuestionAnswer
Ovis aries is the genus and species name of a(n) Sheep
The genus and species name of an Angus cow is Bos Taurus
Equus Caballus is the genus and species name of a(n) Horse
The term castrated refers to the removal of which body part? Testes
Which species contributes the most meat to the world supply? Pigs
Which species supplies the greatest percentage of milk to the world? Cow
Which country has the highest population of pigs? China
Which USA state ranks first in swine production? Iowa
Which USA state ranks first in number of beef cows? Texas
Which USA state ranks first in number of feedlot cattle? Texas
Which USA state ranks first in total number of chickens (broilers)? Georgia
Which USA state ranks first in number of dairy cows? California
Which USA state ranks second for total number of goats? Tennessee
The term for a castrated sheep is a(n) Wether
The term for a castrated horse is a(n) Gelding
The term for a castrated goat is a(n) Wether
Cattle, horses, sheep, and goats are plant eaters and classified as Herbivores
Which term described a mature male horse? Stallion
Which term best describes a mature male swine? Boar
A castrated male chicken is called what? Capon
Term that describes a young female bovine that has not had a calf? Heifer
A mature female pig that has had a litter of piglets is called a Sow
The correct term for a mature female cat is Queen
Which classification of mammals has split hooves? Artiodactyla
Tender meat from young cattle that are harvested under 1 year of age is called Veal
Which USDA Beef Quality Grade is the highest and indicates the most marbling? Prime
Ground Beef should be cooked to what internal temperature to ensure food safety? 161 degrees F
Which poultry grade is the highest quality and the only grade seen in retail? A
A protein in muscle that gives meet the red color Myoglobin
Most broilers raised in the US have which feather color? White
Meat that is tender, flavorful, and juicy has a high level of Palatability
PSE (pale, soft and exudative) pork can be caused by Genetics and Stress
The average dressing percentage for a market pig is 74%
Which factors influence beef quality grades? Marbling and Maturity
The loin muscle is called Longissimus Dorsi
The leanest, highest cutability beef yield grade is 1
Which segment of the beef cattle industry produces purebred, registered cattle with improved genetics; often these animals are sold above market price Seedstock
_____ is an example of a method used to cook tender cuts of meat (steak). It is a _____ cooking method Grilling/Dry
What can be defined as "the care, control, and management of domestic animals that is a practice learned by observation and experience" Animal Husbandry
Which of these is the most common breed of egg layer in the USA? White Leghorn
This is the process of using a light source to assess the internal aspects of an egg? Candling
List 3 products that humans obtain from sheep Woo Meat: Lamb and Mutton Milk
Which specific meat characteristics is Wagyu beef known for? Intense Marbling
List two differences between Broilers and Layers - Broilers are larger than Layers - Layers live longer than Broilers
List 3 skills that employers in the animal science industries look for when hiring new employees - Problem-solving - Teamwork - Time Management - Communication
List 3 ways in which a farmer can dispose of dead livestock - Burn it in an incinerator - Bury the carcass at least 4 feet deep - Compost it
What is the term for meat that is derived from a mature sheep? Mutton
Gallus domesticus is the genus species name for which animal? Chicken
USDA United stated Department of Agriculture
Name one country where meat from horses is consumed - Mongolia - France - Canada - Mexico
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