Observation of Characteristics from Crossbreeding Animals (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is crossbreeding in animal production?
What is crossbreeding in animal production?
Mating animals from different breeds
What term describes the male parent animal in a breeding programme?
What term describes the male parent animal in a breeding programme?
Sire
What term describes the female parent animal in a breeding programme?
What term describes the female parent animal in a breeding programme?
Dam
What does conformation refer to in animals?
What does conformation refer to in animals?
Body shape, structure & appearance
Which four main body areas are assessed when observing conformation?
Which four main body areas are assessed when observing conformation?
Hindquarters, shoulders, torso, back
From which parent are conformation characteristics typically inherited more strongly?
From which parent are conformation characteristics typically inherited more strongly?
The sire
What are dual-purpose cattle?
What are dual-purpose cattle?
Good for both milk & beef production
What are Hereford cattle known for?
What are Hereford cattle known for?
Excellent conformation & meat quality
What are Friesian cattle primarily known for?
What are Friesian cattle primarily known for?
Excellent milk production
What do Black Whiteheads (Hereford x Friesian crossbreeds) inherit from both parents?
What do Black Whiteheads (Hereford x Friesian crossbreeds) inherit from both parents?
Milk ability from dam, beef from sire