Cattle Gathering Quiz

What is gathering about when it comes to cattle?

• Taking a mental break

• Reading where the cattle are going and anticipating where you need to be

• Feeding the cattle

• Training the cattle

Why is it important to gather cattle for shipping efficiently?

• To ensure the cattle get enough exercise

• To prevent the cattle from gaining weight

• To avoid the cattle shrinking any more than they have to

• To make the cattle easier to count

Why should cattle be gathered first thing in the morning before shipping?

• Because it's cooler in the morning

• To get a more accurate weight before they start grazing

• Because the cattle are easier to find

• To allow the cattle to rest before the journey

What is a potential consequence of waiting until cattle have filled up on a day's worth of grass before weighing them for shipping?

• It's unfair to the buyer as the weight would be less true

• It's a good way to keep buyers coming back

• It ensures the cattle are healthy for transport

• It's a good way to lose buyers

What is being described as "as good as it gets" in the image?

• The process of feeding cattle

• Early morning gatherings of big cattle on big grass or wheat

• The efficiency of the farm crew

• The weather conditions in the evening

How many steers were gathered in the pasture according to the image?

• Over 600 steers

• Exactly 600 steers

• Under 600 steers

• Over 700 steers

Who is mentioned as part of the crew on the farm in the image?

• Tim, two kids, and Todd

• Tim, Todd, and PaPa

• Tim, two kids, Todd, and PaPa

• Tim, Todd, and the feed truck

How many cattle were being shipped on the day mentioned in the text?

• 600

• 1,008

• 1,225

• 1,091,860

How many trucks were needed to ship the cattle?

• 18

• 30

• 4

• 2

What was the total weight of the 1,225 steers mentioned in the text?

• 600 pounds

• 1,008 pounds

• 1,091,860 pounds

• 9,300 pounds