In livestock production, __________________ has the highest economic importance. 

Animals contribute all of the following, except? 

The careful and responsible management of something entrusted in ones care.  A) Unsoundness B) Stewardship C) Instinct D) Ewe Breed E) Longevity F) Cross Fostering G) Conditioning H) Breed I) Sustainability J) Flehmen Response   K) Purebred L) Farrowing      

Sound decision making should be based on access to solid data and valid comparisons of alternatives. 

What makes up the largest part of livestock production costs? 

The study of animal behavior is referred to as ___________________. 

The hide is considered the most valuable by product from a fed steer carcass. 

Marbling is evaluated over the loin eye muscle on a sheep carcass. 

Defect that interferes with the usefulness of the animal.  A) Unsoundness B) Stewardship C) Instinct D) Ewe Breed E) Longevity F) Cross Fostering G) Conditioning H) Breed I) Sustainability J) Flehmen Response   K) Purebred L) Farrowing      

Dorset sheep are known as the true “dual purpose” breed.