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Animal Science
Sheep, Poultry, and Swine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In general, how does the diameter or fineness of wool relate to wool quality? | The finer the wool diameter, the higher the quality for it will generate more yarn; softer yarn. |
| Where are most range flocks located in the United States? | Western US |
| Which breed of sheep will be most commonly used in a range flock? | Rambouillet |
| To what breed, considered the "Gold Standard" for wool quality, are fleeces compared when using the American or Blood system? | merino |
| What is a typical market weight for wethers? | 130lbs |
| In what region of the country does broiler production predominate? | Southeast |
| In what type of poultry housing system are hens allowed free access to all parts of the building? | Avairy |
| What segment of the poultry industry accounts for more than 60% of the economic value of the poultry industry? | Broiler production |
| What country has the greatest per-capita consumption of poultry meat in the world? This country eats approximately 128 lbs of poultry meat per person, per year. | United States |
| By approximately 18 weeks of age, how much would you expect a market Tom to weigh? | 40lbs |
| Which state in the United States is the largest producer of eggs? | Iowa |
| What term represents an intact male swine used for breeding purposes? | Boar |
| What country or region of the world ranks #1 in swine production? | China |
| What is the primary protein source of a swine diet? | Soybean Meal |
| What term is used to describe a female swine that has never given birth to a litter of piglets? | Gilt |
| Which of the following is a NOT an advantage of large seedstock companies? | More personable |
| What is one of the main reasons to have multiple-site systems? | Less chance for diseases to spread |
| What is the average weight of a "feeder pig" in the industry today? | 50lbs |
| As of January 1, 2024; the top 3 states in sheep and lamb inventory and sales were .. | Texas, California, and Colorado |
| Which of the following is a characteristic of farm flocks? | Small Flocks |
| The Bradford or English system of measuring wool quality determines the amount of yarn that may be spun from one pound of wool. What measurement of length is used to describe the amount of yarn spun? | Hanks |
| Which species is likely to do best grazing rough terrain with minimal availability of high-quality forage? | sheep |
| The poultry industry started in what specific region of the United States? | Delmarva |
| What laying hen housing system optimizes animal welfare concerns (facilitation of natural behaviors and hen safety), management issues (labor, feed, manure), and food product safety? | Enriched colony cage system |
| Which of the following was the major contributor to "birth" of vertical integration in the poultry industry? | As profit margins decreased and flock sizes increased, producers requested extensions of credit from their feed suppliers. |
| What is a good and reasonable egg production goal for laying operations? | 320 eggs per hen per year |
| Which of the following is most efficient in terms of lbs of feed per lb of gain? | Broiler chickens |
| Which of the following is NOT a recommended production or managerial practice to minimize disease risk in a swine operation. | Continuous Flow production system |
| During the grow/finish stage of production, why is it common to feed gilts separate from barrows? | Gilts are leaner, eat less, and have greater CP requirements than barrows |
| What is the average weight of a market hog in the pork industry today? | 280lbs |
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