Breeds of Livestock

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Across
  1. 6. What breed of cattle can be any combination of red and white in color and is classified as a dual purpose breed?
  2. 7. Name the breed of cattle that has a ‘feather’ down their back? Hint: these cattle are red and white in color.
  3. 9. What breed of cattle can be grey or red and have a hump on their back?
  4. 10. What breed of sheep is known as ‘hair sheep’? This breed can be solid white or have a black head. They are known for their meat production, are very hardy, and involve minimum labor to raise.
  5. 11. Breed of beef cattle that is known as the ‘business breed,’ is solid black in color, and polled?
  6. 12. What breed of swine is solid red, known for their growth and carcass merit, and has down ears?
Down
  1. 1. Name the breed of swine that is black with white points, has erect ears, and is known to have the best marbling in their carcasses?
  2. 2. What breed of swine has erect ears, is white, and is known for their maternal characteristics?
  3. 3. What breed of goats might you see in a market goat stock show?
  4. 4. Name the breed of goat that produces mohair?
  5. 5. What breed of sheep is very moderate, stocky, and classified as shortwool? They have “mouse brown” points on their face and lower legs.
  6. 8. What breeds of sheep are characterized more for their wool production than their meat production?