Livestock Breeds

Beef Cattle 1. Which breed is known for it’s meat quality and is ranked #1 in the U.S.

registry? 2. Which breed of cattle was breed to be black in color due to the perceived

quality that black cattle yield a higher quality beef because of the Angus breed? 3.Which breed is a large mature size and is known as “cow-killers”? 4. Which breed is ranked #2 in the U.S. registry and is susceptible to eye cancers? 5. What breed is know as a dual purpose breed? 6. What is marbling? 7. What is dystocia? 8. Which breed is known for its ability to be disease, insect and heat tolerant? 9. Which breed is a large mature size and is considered to be a tri-purpose breed? 10. Give two examples of Bos Taurus breeds and two examples of Bos indicus

breeds ?

Dairy

1. Which dairy breed is known for it’s high milk fat content and is used for processed dairy products?

2. Which dairy breed is known for it’s low milk fat content and is used for fluid milk?

3. What percent of dairy cows in the U.S. are Holsteins? 4. What percent of dairy cows in the U.S. are Jersey?

Sheep

1. Which two breeds are considered to be ewe breeds and are used for wool production?

2. Which two breeds are considered to be ram breeds and are used for meat production?

3. Which breed is known for it’s high quality wool and is produced for clothing?

Swine

1. What are key traits of maternal breeds? 2. What are key traits of paternal breeds?