1. Livestock Skillathon
Livestock Quiz #2

2. Of the following sheep breeds, which is known for fast growth, meatiness, and high carcass quality?
Targhee
Dorset
C. Suffolk
D. Romney

3. 2. Extra-label drug use is OK:
Never
When directed by a veterinarian
Always

4. 3. Which form of identification is the least permanent:
Nose printing
Ear tagging
Tattooing
Hot brand

5. 4. Which of the following wool terms refers to fiber diameter:
A. Yield
B. Color
C. Length
D. Fineness

6. 5. A complete pelleted feed contains which of the nutrient groups:
Energy
Protein
Vitamins and Minerals
All of the above

7. 6. Which female reproductive organ produces eggs?
A. Oviduct
B. Ovary
C. Uterus
D. Brain

8. 7. Which of the following is not a sheep by-product?
Coating for pills
Yarn
Candles
Gelatin

9. 8. __________ is a figure used to describe how offspring will perform in relation to the average performance of other animals in the breed.
MPPA
205 Day Adjusted Weaning Weight
EPD
365 Day Adjusted Yearling Weight

10. 9. The length of gestation for a ewe is _________.
83 to 92 days
93 to 102 days
143 to 152 days
193 to 202 days

11. 10. The term used to describe the expression of genetic traits is __________.
Phenotype
Genotype
Qualitative
Quantitative

12. Answers C. Suffolk B. When directed by a veterinarian B. Ear tagging
D. Fineness
5. D. All of the above
6. B. Ovary
B. Yarn
C. EPD
C. 143 to 152 days
A. Phenotype