How Well Do You Know The Santa Gertrudis Cattle?
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Where can Santa Gertrudis cattle be found?
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Southern California
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Southern Texas
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Northern Italy
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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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When was this breed recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture?
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1956
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1945
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1940
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1938
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A. 1940Explanation
In 1940, this breed was recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture.Rate this question:
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Which of these is not peculiar to the breed?
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Heat tolerance
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Bloat resistance
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Tick resistance
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White body markings
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A. White body markingsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the scientific name for Santos Gertrudis cattle?
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Bos indicus
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Bos gertrudis
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Bos humpi
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Bos humpeeti
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A. Bos indicusExplanation
The scientific name for Santos Gertrudis cattle is Bos indicus.Rate this question:
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When was the breed introduced to American farmers?
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1917
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1913
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1919
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1918
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A. 1918Explanation
In 1918, the breed was introduced to American farmers.Rate this question:
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Which of these breeds is not directly related to Santos Gertrudis cattle?
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Bos indicus
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Bos taurus
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Bos timeli
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Bos brahman
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A. Bos brahmanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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When was The Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association established?
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1945
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1967
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1954
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1939
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A. 1954Explanation
The Santa Gertrudis Breeders (Australia) Association was established in 1954.Rate this question:
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When did the Santa Gertrudis Group Breedplan start operating in Australia?
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1991
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1999
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1994
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1997
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A. 1994Explanation
The Santa Gertrudis Group Breedplan started operating in Australia in 1994.Rate this question:
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When were the Santa Gertrudis cattle first exported to Australia?
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1951
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1959
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1955
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1961
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A. 1951Explanation
The Santa Gertrudis cattle were first exported to Australia in 1951.Rate this question:
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Where was the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association formed?
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California
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Florida
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Copenhagen
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Texas
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A. TexasExplanation
The Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Association was formed in Texas.Rate this question:
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