1. Livestock Breeds

2. 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 ?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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