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The breed of cattle that was developed on the King Ranch in Texas and consists of 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn is called: - ANSWERSanta Gertrudis A breed of cattle that originated in Scotland that has a smooth hair coat, black in color, polled, and is one of the most popular breeds in the United States today: - ANSWERAngus The breed of swine which is white in color with erect ears and used extensively in commercial operations for the maternal characteristics is the: - ANSWERYorkshire The breeds of cattle with origin in Europe such as Charolais, Simmental, and Limousin are usually referred to as: - ANSWERContinental breeds The record of the ancestors of a particular animal is recorded in its: - ANSWERpedigree The most prevalent fine-wool breed of sheep in the United States is the: - ANSWERRambouillet. An objectionable inherited defect in swine known as a whorl is actually a(n) : - ANSWERhair disturbance The class of sheep that are evaluated more on the quality of their fleece than other sheep are known as: - ANSWERFine-wool breeds One common characteristic between Hampshire, Yorkshire, and Berkshire swine is: - ANSWERerect ears Breeds of cattle that are used for both milk and meat production are considered to be: - ANSWERdual-purpose breeds Beef cattle or sheep born without horns are commonly referred to as: - ANSWERpolled Which major swine breed originated in England, with the major development of the breed occurring in Kentucky? Originally known as the Thin Rind. - ANSWERHampshire One common characteristic between Yorkshire, Landrace, and Chester Whites is: - ANSWERcolor Which state produces the most hogs? - ANSWERIowa