Intro To Animal Science

Texas is the US state with highest number of sheep with over 1 million sheep as of current data. California, Montana, and Wyoming also have significant sheep populations but not as high as Texas.

Ohio is indeed one of the top 3 states in chicken eggs produced in the United States, alongside Iowa and Indiana. Other states like Texas and California are also major producers but do not rank in the top 3 for chicken eggs.

The correct answer is False because the statement is incorrect. While the Corn Belt is known for its significant production of corn, it is not the primary region for broiler production in the United States.

The country with the highest number of beef cattle and layers is the United States, not China.

While Australia is among the top countries in the world for sheep and goat production, it does not have the highest number. Countries such as China and India have a larger population of sheep and goats.

A heifer is a young female cow that has not yet had a calf. A bull is a mature male cattle, a cow is a mature female cattle that has had a calf, and a steer is a castrated male cattle.

A pullet is a young female chicken that has not yet started laying eggs. While a cock, hen, and rooster are all terms related to chickens, they do not specifically refer to a young female chicken.

A young female pig is known as a gilt, while a mature female pig is called a sow. A boar refers to an uncastrated male pig, and a stag is a male deer.

A castrated sheep is called a whether, as opposed to a ram (intact male), ewe (female), or lamb (young sheep).

A mature female chicken is referred to as a hen, while a rooster is a mature male chicken. A pullet is a young female chicken, and cock is a term used for a male bird in general.

An intact male pig is referred to as a 'boar'. 'Stallion' is the term for an intact male horse, 'ram' is the term for an intact male sheep, and 'buck' is the term for an intact male deer.

A female goat is called a doe, while a male goat is called a buck. Ram is a term used for male sheep, and ewe is the term for a female sheep.

The correct term for an intact male goat is a 'Billy'. 'Stag' typically refers to a male deer, 'Boar' is a male pig, and 'Tom' is used for male turkeys.

A young female horse is called a filly, while a stallion refers to a mature male horse, a mare is a mature female horse, and a colt is a young male horse.

China is the country with the highest numbers of swine globally, while Iowa is the top swine producing state in the United States. Brazil is known for its large swine production, but it is not the top globally. Vietnam is a significant player in swine production, with North Carolina being a top swine producing state, but not the highest in the U.S. Germany and Minnesota have notable swine industries, but they do not hold the top positions in terms of numbers.

According to data, California, New York, Wisconsin, and Idaho are among the top 4 states in terms of number of dairy cows. Other states mentioned in the incorrect answers do have dairy production but not in the top 4 list.

A yield grade of 1 indicates a higher cutability, meaning that the lamb with a yield grade of 1 would have a larger loin-eye area compared to a lamb with a yield grade of 5.

Hog carcasses that contain PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative) or DFD (Dark, Firm, Dry) meat are indeed considered unacceptable quality carcasses due to their inferior taste, color, and texture.

In the United States, the top quality grade for eggs is AA and for poultry meat is US Grade A, not US number 3.

Beef cattle are indeed placed into market classes based on sex and age. This categorization helps in marketing and selling the cattle effectively based on their characteristics.

Mutton usually does not have a break joint on its shanks; this feature is more common in younger animals like lamb.

The correct sequence of cuts as mentioned in the answer are commonly found in a pig or pork cuts chart. It is important to understand the different cuts of meat to know how to properly cook and prepare them.

The incorrect answers provided do not correctly match the beef wholesale cuts in the given clockwise order.

In the meat industry, quality grades refer to the tenderness, juiciness, and flavor of the meat, while market classes refer to the categories in which livestock are separated based on factors like age, weight, and other physical characteristics. These classifications play a crucial role in determining the value and market demand for the products.

The correct answer is Boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts; yield. BCTRC is a commonly used abbreviation in the livestock industry to refer to this specific standard measurement.

Chevon is indeed the term used for goat meat, making the statement true. It is important to differentiate between chevon (goat meat) and beef (cow meat) to avoid confusion.

Mutton specifically refers to the meat from a mature sheep, not from pigs or any other animal.

Beef is the most commonly harvested red meat in the United States, significantly outweighing other options like pork, chicken, and turkey.

Harvesting locations are strategically chosen to be close to market-ready livestock to reduce transportation costs and ensure timely delivery to processing facilities, making the statement true.