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Ansc Exam 1
Ansc Exam Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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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