Texas A&M University (TAMU) ANSC 108 General Animal Science Laboratory Exam 1 Practice

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• Brangus is a composite with what Brahman to Angus ratio?
• In ruminants, incisors are located only on which jaw?
• What is the natural waviness of wool called?
• Shetland Ponies originate from which country?
• Which marking extends from coronet to pastern?
• Which ear type is typical of Duroc?
• Which breed is described as a wool breed with speckled face lambs?
• Which marking extends from coronet to the middle of the cannon?
• What is the spongy part of the hoof that helps with circulation?
• Which marking extends from coronet to fetlock?
• Which term describes the practice of applying dewormers by drenching or spraying?
• Cow-legged describes hind-leg arrangement where which is true?
• Which substance derived from wool is commonly used as a moisturizing ingredient in cosmetics?
• Which statement about mohair is true?
• In roughage feeding, what percentage of body weight per day is typical?
• Which state is the leading Angora goat state?
• In the context of equine conformation, which term means the slope of the shoulder?
• Which term describes reduced value when second cuts are produced because fiber is damaged during combing?
• Maternal trait in sheep industry refers to what?
• In equine anatomy, which term refers to the central body region?
• Which country is the leading producer in total numbers of wool?
• Which pair are warmblood breeds?
• Crossing Charolais with Angus typically results in which color description in offspring?
• Which term best describes heavy, work horse breeds used for pulling loads?
• Which breed is described as adaptable and has the second-largest annual registrations?
• What is the name of the practice that removes wool from the face, reproductive areas, and mammary system to keep these areas clean?
• What is the term for an intensely managed system where lambs are concentrated in a small area and fed diets of 30-90% concentrate?
• Which group is described as thick-bodied, docile, 1400-1800 pounds, 15-18 hands?
• Which of the following describes Landrace as a breed?
• Which term is a white mark on the forehead?
• Which pair of states is listed as #1 and #2 for Angora goat production in the material?
• Which group is described as slender-bodied, high-strung, weighing 900-1200 pounds and standing 14.2-16 hands?
• Which breed is widely used for harness racing due to its trotting ability?
• Which breed has the largest number of annual registrations?
• Which term refers to a narrow patch over the muzzle?
• Which two gaits share a four-beat rhythm?
• Which two states are listed as the top horse states?
• Which breed is commonly used in trotting and pacing races?
• What term refers to dark oval-shaped areas on insides of hocks, just above knees?
• Which gait is a two-beat gait?
• The Simmental is a breed originally from which country?
• How many beats per gait does a walk have?
• Which marking is a wider patch down the face, covering the full width of the nasal bones?
• If mares breed in spring/summer and foal in fall, what is this period commonly called?
• Fleece selection considers which of the following fiber traits?
• Which condition is described by hocks too far under the body?
• Which horse breed is renowned for great speed over short distances and is often described as a cow horse?
• Charolais color is described as which of the following?
• When is the primary breeding time for sheep?
• The Hereford breed is noted for what environmental adaptability?
• Which breed is characterized by being free of wool on the head and legs and having a Roman-nose?
• Merino traits indicate origin and distribution; where are they most numerous?
• Indirect pressure: which bridle component tightens the curb against the chin groove by applying indirect pressure via the poll?
• What is the typical length of horse gestation?
• A sheep with forward-positioned knees is described as which?
• Which marking extends from coronet to the knee or higher on the leg?
• Which breed is a Bos indicus breed known for heat tolerance and disease resistance?
• Which gait is the fastest among the four-beat gaits?
• Which property describes reduced variation in fiber length and diameter, resulting in less need for sorting?
• Leghorn chickens are best known for which traits?
• Which breed has a wool cap and legs and is a meat breed?
• The share of world mohair production attributed to South Africa is approximately what percentage?
• What is one reason crutching/facing may be performed in sheep?
• Which goat breed is known for muscling and is a meat-type goat?
• If a horse has a white marking that runs from coronet to pastern, what is the term?
• Which of the following lists are classic examples of draft breeds?
• Which term describes knees that are positioned forward from the body line?
• Appaloosa horses are known for which distinctive facial feature?
• Which term describes a narrow patch of white down the face from forehead to muzzle?
• Which of the following describes traits of Angus cows?
• In the material, what is the meaning of the term 'full mouth' in goats and sheep?
• Which color category includes liver chestnut to blond sorrel?
• Crimping is best described as which property of wool fibers?
• Which of the following is NOT a light or hot-blood breed?
• Which marking extends from coronet to middle of cannon?
• Which trait combination describes Hampshire?
• The term for hocks placed too far behind the body without ample angulation is what?
• Beefmaster is a composite developed in the United States by crossing Brahman with which two other breeds?
• Which term describes the proportional balance of the horse, sometimes described as a trapezoid?
• Which breeds are examples of Coldbloods?
• Which term refers to the wavy nature of wool fibers?
• How many days is the length of the estrous cycle for a goat?
• Which statement correctly pairs a trait with its term?
• Which animals are commonly used as guardian animals to protect flocks from predators?
• Which group includes Clydesdales, Belgians, and Shires?
• Which term describes hocks too far behind the body without angulation?
• What is the term for the thin band of hair that covers the coronet?
• In horse height measurement, which unit is used to measure height?
• In a Western saddle, where is the pommel located?
• New Hampshire Red, White Plymouth Rock, and White Cornish are best described as which type of poultry breeds?
• At approximately what age is a goat or sheep described as having a full mouth (all permanent incisors erupted)?
• Deformed feet impede walking ability; which term describes this condition?
• Which color pattern is associated with Shorthorn cattle?
• Which set of traits is considered maternal?
• Angus cows are described as which color?
• What color pattern is described for Hereford cows?
• Which turkey breed is typically no longer capable of natural reproduction and must be bred via AI?
• Paint horses are categorized into which two coat patterns?
• Which measurement is used to determine wool grade?
• Trakehner and Hanoverian are examples of which horse type?
• Which dairy goat breed is known as the Jersey of goats and originates from Africa?
• Lanolin is derived from which part of the sheep?
• Merino origin as described in the material?
• Duroc color is described as?
• Which goat breed is commonly referred to as the Holstein of goats?
• Which horse breed is known for endurance, level hips, smooth muscle, and a dish-shaped head?
• Angora goats produce what fiber?
• Which trait is characteristic of Hampshire (swine)?
• Which term describes knees that are too far forward relative to the body's vertical line?
• Knees that are too far forward on a sheep are described as which term?
• Which breed is free of wool on heads/legs, has a Roman nose, and a white face, and is a meat breed?
• Which traits are associated with maternal cattle breeds?
• What term describes predator control in sheep management?
• Sire breeds are primarily selected for which type of traits?
• Saanen goats are from which country?
• The Holstein-Friesians are from which country?
• Landrace pigs are noted for having what anatomical feature?
• What percentage of body weight per day is typically fed as a general guideline for a horse's diet?
• Which term represents the topline?
• What is the definition of color?
• Knees too far back are described as which condition?
• Which operation is common in the Midwest with intensive management and primary concern = lamb production (150-200% lamb crop)?
• Which breed is known for power and muscle?
• Which state is listed as the leading lamb feeding state?
• Crimping describes which characteristic of wool fibers?
• The term used for a mare's receptive phase to mating?
• Which statement describes broiler breeds among the listed poultry?
• Direct pressure: which bit applies pressure on the corners of the mouth to move the head up or down?
• Which breeds are Light or Hot-bloods?
• Which country leads in total sheep numbers?
• Which dairy breed has the highest butterfat percentage and stands heat best?
• Which statement describes Landrace as a breed?
• Which breed is a US-developed composite resulting from crossing Brahman with Shorthorn?
• Which marking covers front of face and extends over the side of the face?
• At approximately what age does a horse have a full mouth?
• Which of the following lists includes the anatomical regions used to describe muscle groups in horses?
• In the Midwest, which operation is described as intensive management focused on lamb production?
• A lamb crop of 150-200% corresponds to roughly how many lambs per ewe on average?
• Which breed is described as having good marbling and excellent milk production?
• Which factor describes the overall crimp pattern and parallel arrangement of fibers, typically about 20-30 crimps per inch in fine wool?
• Which set of four parts should be equivalent in a horse?
• The Angus cow is originally from which region?
• Hocks too far apart is described as which condition?
• In the Lamb Feedlot Industry, the diet typically consists of what percent concentrate?
• In breeding terminology, what does 'sire' refer to?
• Merino is associated with which breed in the material?
• Which set of three parts should be equivalent in a horse?
• Which breed is described as naturally polled?
• In the anatomical pairings, the term 'Forearm' is paired with which term?
• Which trait describes Charolais cattle?
• Which breed is noted for speed at intermediate to long distances with an increased stride?
• The typical range of crimps per inch used to describe crimp quality in fine wool is which of the following?
• Colors of a Shorthorn are described as which of the following?
• What is the main sign a mare is in estrus?
• What term is used to describe the percentage of clean wool recovered after processing (often referred to as shrink and lanolin recovered)?
• In the given material, which term corresponds to the ankle?
• Which three major factors are used in the evaluation and classification of wool?
• Which item is an oil-based substance recovered from wool and used in cosmetics?
• The landrace reference in this material originates from which country?
• Which trait is maternal?
• Which term describes overall muscle development in a horse?
• In horse anatomy, which term is used to refer to the area commonly referred to as the shoulders?
• What is the term for a castrated male sheep or goat?
• Charolais cattle originate from which country?
• Which practice is required to reproduce Broad Breasted White Turkey?
• Which set of traits is considered paternal?
• Which coat color category describes shades of red with black points?
• What is the typical color combination of Percheron horses?
• In horses, energy needs change as workload changes. What is the direction of this change?
• In horse anatomy, the term for the ankle corresponds to which term?
• Which of the following is derived from sheep wool and used in cosmetics?
• For Soremouth, vaccines provide what type of immunity?
• Which term describes the slope of the hip in horse conformation?
• Which wool property concerns brightness and dye uptake, with best being bright white-to-creamy and worst being white-yellow or black?
• What defines a mare?
• Which term describes body color from very dark chestnut to blond sorrel?
• Which term describes nonwhite areas on a horse?
• Which management system uses Rambouillet-type sheep to produce high-quality fine-wool fleeces and relatively fast-growing lambs?
• Which trait best describes Charolais cattle?
• Where do we look for muscle in a horse?
• In horse height measurement, 1 hand equals how many inches?
• The Simmental is a dual-purpose breed. What are its two primary products?
• Which term describes the level of characteristics such as training, pedigree, sex, age, breed, soundness, and temperament?
• Brahman cattle are known for which traits?
• What term describes a group of animals that result from breeding and selection and have distinguishable characteristics developed to provide increased production in a given environment?
• Which two parts should be equivalent in a horse?
• Which factor is NOT one of the three major factors used in wool evaluation?
• Which of the following is not a maternal trait?
• Which of the following are examples of coldbloods?
• What is the gestation length for a goat?
• What is the oil form of sheep wool called?
• Which describes a cross of hot and cold-bloods, big-boned and known for stamina; 1100-1500 lbs; 15.3-18 hands?
• Which of the following is NOT a recognized feature of Appaloosa horses?
• Which term describes the length of the wool fiber, i.e., staple length?
• Which are warmblood types?
• Which disease is zoonotic and causes scabs around the mouth, nostrils, and eyes?
• Which disease is also known as contagious Ecthyma and is listed in the material?
• What country is the #1 producer of mohair?
• Brangus is characterized by which ear type?
• What term describes the natural waviness of wool fibers?
• South Africa is the leading producer of which fine fiber, accounting for about 60% of world production?
• Which term is used to refer to the central body region of a horse?
• What term describes the area behind the jawbone, from cheek to cheek?
• Which country are Holstein-Friesians associated with?
• Which breed is associated with producing high-quality fine-wool fleeces in Rambouillet-type flocks?
• Which marking extends from coronet to fetlock?
• Rambouillet is a breed of which animal?
• Which marking extends from coronet to knee?
• Which meat breed is noted for being bred out of season?
• In Paint horses, tobiano is described as white over dark and overo as dark over white.
• Which of the following is not a dairy breed?
• Depth of heart girth and length of leg are described as which concept?
• Which breed has the second largest annual registrations?
• Which statement describes traits of Shorthorn cattle?
• Which breed is a dominant dairy breed with the lowest butterfat percentage?
• Which trait is associated with Landrace pigs?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between crimp and uniformity?
• Hocks too close together is called which condition?
• If a horse has a conformation term that describes bowing of the legs with toes pointing inward or outward, this is called:
• Which term describes the natural waviness of wool fibers?
• Which breed is often described as enduring long-distance travel due to stamina?
• Duroc traits include which combination?
• Which breed is described as a wool breed with speckled-face lambs?
• Which breed is described as a meat breed that breeds out of season?
• Which management category is described as extensive management used for lamb production and wool quality in Rambouillet-type sheep?