____________ is the term used to describe when female livestock are fertile and receptive to breeding.

_____________ metabolism is what provides for essential life functions that maintain life for animal.

Of the livestock included in this CDE, __________________ is the only monogastric.

Often diagnosed by a swollen left side, __________________ is a condition in livestock caused by a buildup of froth or gas in the rumen.

The period of time between fertilization and parturition is the __________________ period.

______________ is the most important nutrient partially because it is the most limiting and, without it, the animal will die faster than not having any other nutrient.

Similar to “mad-cow” disease, __________________ is a sheep specific version of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) that is always fatal.

Although the Boer breed is more common in meat-goat production, newer breeds like the New Zealand __________________ have been developed.

A large dose of medicine in a liquid form that is ingested or administered by mouth is called a __________________.

_______________ is caused by a lack of sugar in the diet

_____________ is a sexually transmitted disease in cattle that can cause low fertility and abortion in cattle.

_______________ and Milo are the most commonly used grains when finishing beef cattle.

Sometimes called hybrid vigor, __________________ is a term used to describe a situation when a combination of genes produces offspring that are better than either of the parents.

It is suggested that sheep were among the earliest mammals to be domesticated and modern sheep are descendants of the wild Mouflons and __________________ sheep

The production of gametes is the result of __________________, a type of cell division.

The use of low doses of medicines like antibiotics in feeds to prevent illness is referred to as __________________

Of the digestive structures listed, __________________ is the only one that would not be found in swine.

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an animal, while __________________ refers to the outward appearance of an animal

The __________________ breed is an all-white, medium wool sheep breed that originated in England, can be polled or horned, and will breed out of season.

The scientific (Genus and Species) name for sheep is ________________

The __________________ is a primal cut of beef that comes from the shoulder area and produces the 7-bone roast and the flat-iron steak.

________________ is a method where calves are given supplemental feeds in an area where larger cattle cannot reach.

At the end of bronchioles in the lungs, the __________________ are the small pockets where carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged in the blood.

To prevent anemia, it is highly encouraged to give baby pigs an injection of __________________.

Proteins are organic compounds made of __________________

Beef cattle fed in an area with a deficiency in __________ may develop white muscle disease.

The best method to reduce porcine stress syndrome is careful ________

_________ primarily affects younger pigs and is caused by a lack of Iron in the diet.

When balancing a ration without the use of computers, a __________ Square is a useful tool for performing calculations.

Most nutrients are absorbed in the __________.

The __________ System is responsible for the production of hormones.

Simple carbohydrates are often referred to as __________.

_________ aresometimes used in animal feeds to control worms.

If too little of certain minerals are available, symptoms of a deficiency can occur. If too much of mineral is fed, the animal can develop a ________

Vitamins are classified as fat or water soluble. The four fat soluble vitamins are _________.

What Kingdom and Phylum do beef, sheep, and swine belong to?

Made of amino acids, __________ are particularly critical in animals who are growing or in gestation.

Among beef cattle, Bos _________ originated in Europe and the British Islands and Bos ________ came from more tropical climates.

In blood, __________ is/are responsible for the transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide.

Boer goats originated in __________.

Chronic wasting disease in deer, __________ in sheep, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease are all similar to mad cow disease.

Of the following, the only digestive structure not found in all livestock species (beef, sheep, and swine) is the __________.

Milk fever is caused by a lack of __________ in the blood.

__________ is a disease in sheep and goats that is also known as overeating disease.

Complex carbohydrates include __________ and lignin.

Rambouillet and Debouillet sheep are classified as __________ breeds.

Striated muscles are __________ while smooth muscles are __________

Most livestock domestication probably took place in the __________ age.

When a feed is dry and the crude fiber is more that 18% the feed would be called a __________ but if it is less than 18% it is called a __________.

The average body temperature for swine is __________ degrees F.