ANSC 2050 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A breed of cattle that is made up of two or more component breeds and designed to
benefit from hybrid vigor without crossing other breeds is known as a: - Answers -
composite breed
t/f
Cross breeding of beef cattle takes advantage of hybrid vigor. - Answers - true
t/f
beef cattle that are very thin or very fat may fail to conceive at breeding - Answers - true
t/f
a beef cow's body condition score at the time her calf is weaned is most critical to
rebreeding performance - Answers - true
t/f
cattle are short day seasonal breeders - Answers - true
t/f
Louisiana is known as a feedlot state in regards to production - Answers - false
t/f
a steer is an intact male bovine - Answers - false
beef cows should calve at a BCS of ____________ and heifers should calve at a BCS
of ___________ - Answers - 5 and 6
which is a disadvantage for terminal (paternal) cattle breeds? - Answers - Late sexual
maturity
what is the term used to describe the preparation of beef calves for the feedyard, and
usually lasts for 45 days after weaning? - Answers - pre conditioning
the average gestation length for cattle (beef and dairy) is ___________________ -
Answers - 282 days
a 1,000 lb. mature beef cow would have a ______________ dry matter intake per day
compared to a 1,200 lb. mature beef cow - Answers - lower
which of the following beef breed is most popular and has become the industry standard
in the US? - Answers - angus
, __________________ refers to the average length in days between calving and next
conception - Answers - calving interval
Which of the following is one of the oldest and most permanent methods of identification
of beef cattle? - Answers - hot iron branding
Which of the following is not considered a Bos taurus breed of cattle?
a. Angus
b. Brahman
c. Hereford
d. Shorthorn - Answers - B
The primary purpose of Seedstock producers is to provide ________________. -
Answers - bulls for cow/calf operations
The body condition scoring system used with beef cattle ranges from ____ to _____.
Select one:
a. 1 to 10
b. 1 to 9
c. 1 to 5
d. 1 to 6 - Answers - B
Which of the following is NOT one of major breeds of dairy cows discussed in class?
Select one:
a. Jersey
b. Holstein
c. South Devon
d. Milking Shorthorn - Answers - C
The body condition scoring system for dairy cattle ranges from ___ to ___.
Select one:
a. 1 to 9
b. 1 to 3
c. 1 to 5
d. 1 to 10 - Answers - C
t/f
One of the cardinal signs of inflammation: Rubor is noted by redness. - Answers - true
Immunization of an animal is an example of _________ immunity. - Answers - active
__________ is the science and business that deals with the production, processing, and
marketing of milk and milk products. - Answers - dairying
ANSWERS
A breed of cattle that is made up of two or more component breeds and designed to
benefit from hybrid vigor without crossing other breeds is known as a: - Answers -
composite breed
t/f
Cross breeding of beef cattle takes advantage of hybrid vigor. - Answers - true
t/f
beef cattle that are very thin or very fat may fail to conceive at breeding - Answers - true
t/f
a beef cow's body condition score at the time her calf is weaned is most critical to
rebreeding performance - Answers - true
t/f
cattle are short day seasonal breeders - Answers - true
t/f
Louisiana is known as a feedlot state in regards to production - Answers - false
t/f
a steer is an intact male bovine - Answers - false
beef cows should calve at a BCS of ____________ and heifers should calve at a BCS
of ___________ - Answers - 5 and 6
which is a disadvantage for terminal (paternal) cattle breeds? - Answers - Late sexual
maturity
what is the term used to describe the preparation of beef calves for the feedyard, and
usually lasts for 45 days after weaning? - Answers - pre conditioning
the average gestation length for cattle (beef and dairy) is ___________________ -
Answers - 282 days
a 1,000 lb. mature beef cow would have a ______________ dry matter intake per day
compared to a 1,200 lb. mature beef cow - Answers - lower
which of the following beef breed is most popular and has become the industry standard
in the US? - Answers - angus
, __________________ refers to the average length in days between calving and next
conception - Answers - calving interval
Which of the following is one of the oldest and most permanent methods of identification
of beef cattle? - Answers - hot iron branding
Which of the following is not considered a Bos taurus breed of cattle?
a. Angus
b. Brahman
c. Hereford
d. Shorthorn - Answers - B
The primary purpose of Seedstock producers is to provide ________________. -
Answers - bulls for cow/calf operations
The body condition scoring system used with beef cattle ranges from ____ to _____.
Select one:
a. 1 to 10
b. 1 to 9
c. 1 to 5
d. 1 to 6 - Answers - B
Which of the following is NOT one of major breeds of dairy cows discussed in class?
Select one:
a. Jersey
b. Holstein
c. South Devon
d. Milking Shorthorn - Answers - C
The body condition scoring system for dairy cattle ranges from ___ to ___.
Select one:
a. 1 to 9
b. 1 to 3
c. 1 to 5
d. 1 to 10 - Answers - C
t/f
One of the cardinal signs of inflammation: Rubor is noted by redness. - Answers - true
Immunization of an animal is an example of _________ immunity. - Answers - active
__________ is the science and business that deals with the production, processing, and
marketing of milk and milk products. - Answers - dairying
