Feed Conversion value for Cattle
Correct answer- 7:1
Feed Conversion value for Sheep
Correct answer- 4-6:1
Feed Conversion value for Swine
Correct answer-3:1/2:1
Feed Conversion value for Broilers
Correct answer-2:1
Feed Conversion value for Fish
Correct answer-1:1:1
Efficiency of Growth is defined as?
Correct answer-Units of inputs, per unit output
Growth
Correct answer-
increase in body weight until maturity is met
Development
Correct answer-Directive coordination of all diverse processes until maturity is met/reached
Maturity
Correct answer-Fully grown or Developed
Chronological age
Correct answer-Animals age in terms of units of time
Physiological age
Correct answer-Refers to stages of development as the animal grows from conception to
maturity (ex: puberty)
Hyperplasia
Correct answer-increased number of cells
, Hypertrophy
Correct answer-increase in cell size
Lean to Fat Ratio in Cattle (highest to lowest)
Correct answer-Bull, Steer, Heifer
Lean to Fat Ratio in Sheep (highest to lowest)
Correct answer-Ram, Whether, Ewe
Lean to Fat Ratio in Pigs (highest to lowest)
Correct answer-Boar, Gilt, Barrow
Types of Muscle
Correct answer-skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Marbling
Correct answer-intramuscular fat
Quality Grades of Beef (Lowest to Highest
Correct answer-Cutter, Utility, Commercial, Standard, Select, Choice, Prime
Fat Measurement define, & normal range
Correct answer-The fat thickness at the 3/4 distance is used to determine the preliminary
grade.
0.15-0.8inch
Kidney, pelvic, and heart fat (KPH) normal range
Correct answer-
1.0-4.5
Major Wholesale Cuts
Correct answer-Round, loin, rib, chuck
Who has the simplest digestive system?
Correct answer-Carnivores
Who has the intermediate digestive system
Correct answer-Omnivores
Who has the most complex digestive system?
Correct answer-Herbivores