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Livestock Reproduction and Husbandry Quiz

#1

What is the gestation period of a cow?

9 months
Explanation

Average duration of pregnancy in cows.

#2

What is the primary purpose of castrating male livestock?

Prevent aggression
Explanation

Reduces male hormone levels to temper behavior.

#3

What is the term for the selective mating of animals to achieve specific traits in their offspring?

Selective breeding
Explanation

Breeding for desired characteristics.

#4

What is the term for the external male genitalia in livestock, specifically in bulls?

Scrotum
Explanation

External sac containing testes.

#5

Which hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation in female livestock?

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Explanation

Hormone that induces egg release in female animals.

#6

What is the purpose of a teaser bull in cattle breeding?

To detect estrus in cows
Explanation

Identifies cows ready for mating.

#7

Which of the following is a method of artificial insemination commonly used in livestock?

AI by timed natural mating
Explanation

Artificial insemination with natural timing.

#8

In poultry, what is the function of a broody hen?

Incubating eggs and caring for chicks
Explanation

Mothering behavior in hens.

#9

Which reproductive technology involves the fusion of a sperm and an egg in a laboratory dish?

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Explanation

Conception process outside the body.

#10

What is the term for the process of giving birth in livestock?

Parturition
Explanation

The act of delivering offspring.

#11

Which hormone is commonly used in synchronization protocols for timed artificial insemination in cattle?

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Explanation

Hormone to regulate reproductive timing.

#12

In poultry farming, what is the term for the process of incubating eggs without the presence of a broody hen?

Artificial incubation
Explanation

Using machines to hatch eggs.

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