Basic Animal Science Questions and Answers Rated A+

Basic Animal Science Questions and Answers Rated A+ A gestation period is the length of time from conception to birth Artificial insemination is the primary breeding method used with turkeys, pigs, and dairy cattle What should newborn mammals consume immediately after birth? colostrum The process of giving birth to an animal is called parturition A cow has a gestation period of approximately 283 days A castrated bull is called a steer Cattle from feed yards are taken to a processing plant when they reach an average weight of 1,100-1,200 pounds (499-544 kg) Cattle have a four-compartment stomach Bos indicus cattle are characterized by long ears, excess dewlap, and a humped-neck Female cattle that have not calved are called heifers A castrated male horse is called a gelding The process of a mare giving birth to a foal is called foaling An uncastrated male horse, at least four years of age, is called a stallion Horses are used for recreational riding, racing, and ranching operations A female horse, at least four years of age, is called a mare Lanolin is produced from which part of the sheep? the wool A sheep younger than one year of age is a lamb A castrated male goat is a wether Mohair comes from the Angora goat A goat known for its meat production is the Boer goat What is the term used when a sow or gilt