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Match the term to the definition: 

Biosecurity is important to a swine operation because _____. 

Identify the breed of sheep pictured below: 

Because terms like sustainability and animal welfare mean different things to different people, it makes them challenging to tackle from an industry standpoint.

List 4 factors that are important for incubation management.

Identify the structure to which the arrow is pointing on the bovine animal below. 

Identify the breed of turkey described below: (1 pt) This breed of turkey is separated into Broad Breasted and Standard types. This turkey has a long red wattle with a red-bluish head. Originially from the United States, this breed of turkey is used for meat production and has been artificially inseminated since the 1960s. Promoted for small scale operations, this breed of turkey dominated the commercial turkey industry for 20+ years after its development.

Describe the importance of crossbreeding in beef production systems.

Identify the breed of cattle described below: Originating in France, these cattle are white or straw colored with a pink muzzle. They are naturally horned and have good feed efficiency and rate of gain. They are usually large with heavy muscling and are commonly used in crossbreeding.

Describe the egg production cycle for the chicken industry. How is it different from the broiler production cycle?