How Well Do You Know The Santa Gertrudis Cattle?

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    Where can Santa Gertrudis cattle be found?

    • Southern California 
    • Southern Texas 
    • Northern Italy 
    • Southeast Asia 
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The Santa Gertrudis Cattle is a breed of cattle developed for meat production. Santa Gertrudis cattle are usually found in tropical climes. They are usually red in color and sometimes with white markings. Santa Gertrudis cattle have a sleek, short coat which makes living in tropical areas easy. Have you seen one before?

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  • 2. 
    Which of these is not peculiar to the breed? - ProProfs

    Which of these is not peculiar to the breed?

    • Heat tolerance 

    • Bloat resistance 

    • Tick resistance 

    • White body markings

    Correct Answer
    A. White body markings
    Explanation
    White body markings are not peculiar to the breed. This means that the breed does not typically have or exhibit white body markings as a distinguishing characteristic. The other options, heat tolerance, bloat resistance, and tick resistance, are all traits that are typically associated with the breed and are considered peculiar or unique to that particular breed.

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  • 3. 
    When did the Santa Gertrudis Group Breedplan start operating in Australia? - ProProfs

    When did the Santa Gertrudis Group Breedplan start operating in Australia?

    • 1991 

    • 1999

    • 1994 

    • 1997 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1994 
    Explanation
    The Santa Gertrudis Group Breedplan started operating in Australia in 1994.

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  • 4. 
    Where was the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association formed? - ProProfs

    Where was the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association formed?

    • California 

    • Florida 

    • Copenhagen 

    • Texas 

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas 
    Explanation
    The Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association was formed in Texas.

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  • 5. 
    What is the scientific name for Santos Gertrudis cattle? - ProProfs

    What is the scientific name for Santos Gertrudis cattle?

    • Bos indicus 

    • Bos gertrudis 

    • Bos humpi

    • Bos humpeeti

    Correct Answer
    A. Bos indicus 
    Explanation
    The scientific name for Santos Gertrudis cattle is Bos indicus.

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  • 6. 
    When was The Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association established? - ProProfs

    When was The Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association established?

    • 1945

    • 1967

    • 1954

    • 1939

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
    Explanation
    The Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association was established in 1954.

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  • 7. 
    When were the Santa Gertrudis cattle first exported to Australia? - ProProfs

    When were the Santa Gertrudis cattle first exported to Australia?

    • 1951

    • 1959

    • 1955

    • 1961

    Correct Answer
    A. 1951
    Explanation
    The Santa Gertrudis cattle were first exported to Australia in 1951.

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  • 8. 
    When was this breed recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture? - ProProfs

    When was this breed recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture?

    • 1956

    • 1945

    • 1940

    • 1938

    Correct Answer
    A. 1940
    Explanation
    In 1940, this breed was recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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  • 9. 
    When was the breed introduced to American farmers? - ProProfs

    When was the breed introduced to American farmers?

    • 1917

    • 1913

    • 1919

    • 1918

    Correct Answer
    A. 1918
    Explanation
    In 1918, the breed was introduced to American farmers.

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    Which of these breeds is not directly related to Santos Gertrudis cattle? - ProProfs

    Which of these breeds is not directly related to Santos Gertrudis cattle?

    • Bos indicus 

    • Bos taurus 

    • Bos timeli

    • Bos brahman

    Correct Answer
    A. Bos brahman
    Explanation
    Bos brahman is not directly related to Santos Gertrudis cattle. Santos Gertrudis cattle are a breed that originated from the crossbreeding of Shorthorn and Brahman cattle. While Bos indicus, Bos taurus, and Bos timeli are all species of cattle, Bos brahman refers specifically to a breed of cattle that is a cross between Bos indicus and Bos taurus. Therefore, Bos brahman is not directly related to Santos Gertrudis cattle.

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