ANS 2 7.01 Beef Operations Quiz

What type of beef operation involves raising cattle for genetic improvement?

• Cow-calf producers

• Seedstock

• Cattle feeders

• Pasture rotation

What is a characteristic of cold confinement barns?

• Closed, insulated, and kept warm

• Opens to the environment on one side

• Requires more land area

• Used in the Midwestern part of the United States

What is the main purpose of stocker operations?

• To raise cattle for genetic improvement

• To produce calves for sale

• To gain weight after weaning

• To provide protection from environmental elements

What is the primary use of pastures in beef operations?

• For seedstock operations

• For cow-calf producers

• For feedlot operations

• For stocker operations

What is a common feature of feeding barn and lot systems?

• Uses windbreak fences

• Feed bunks are located in the barn

• Requires more land area

• Used in the Midwestern part of the United States

What determines the number of cattle in a beef operation?

• The type of feed used

• The resources available and the type of operation

• The breed of cattle

• The weather conditions

How much land is generally required for 500 head of cattle in a feedlot?

• 1 acre

• 3 acres

• 5 acres

• 10 acres

Which factor is NOT considered in the location and environmental factors for beef operations?

• Easy access to roads

• Space for expansion

• Color of the cattle

• Movement of cattle

What is a key environmental consideration for beef operations?

• Temperature

• Odor, wind, dust, runoff

• Soil type

• Rainfall

What is the purpose of a holding pen in beef cattle equipment?

• To feed the cattle

• To move cattle from a larger open area

• To provide shelter

• To breed cattle