Beef Cattle Production (rumen - weaning)

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Which of the following best describes a "ruminant"? A type of plant that grows in pastures, A type of bacteria found in the soil, A tool used for harvesting crops.

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Hooved animals that have a rumen and chew their cud

Front

What is the primary purpose of a "seedstock producer"?

Back

To produce registered breeding stock

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Which of the following is a characteristic of "Select Cut" beef? Options: High marbling and very juicy, Minimal marbling, tougher, less juicy, No marbling and very tender, High fat content and very flavorful

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Minimal marbling, tougher, less juicy

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What is the main difference between a "steer" and a "bull"?

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A steer is a male calf intended for beef, while a bull is used for breeding.

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What is the purpose of a "stocker calf"?

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To be grown on pasture before being placed in a feedlot for finishing

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What happens at a "stockyard"?

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Cattle are sold by auction

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What is the main goal of "vaccination" in cattle?

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To produce immunity against diseases

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At what age is a calf typically "weaned" from its mother?

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7 months

Front

Which of the following best describes the function of the "rumen"? Options: It stores water for the animal, It is where bacteria digest feed, It is where the animal chews its cud, It is where the animal stores fat

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It is where bacteria digest feed

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Why might a farmer choose to raise "stocker calves"?

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To grow them on pasture before finishing them in a feedlot