Beef Cattle Production (rumen - weaning)

Which of the following best describes a "ruminant"?

• A type of plant that grows in pastures

• Hooved animals that have a rumen and chew their cud

• A type of bacteria found in the soil

• A tool used for harvesting crops

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

• To produce milk for dairy products

• To produce registered breeding stock

• To grow crops for animal feed

• To sell cattle at stockyards

Which of the following is a characteristic of "Select Cut" beef?

• High marbling and very juicy

• Minimal marbling, tougher, less juicy

• No marbling and very tender

• High fat content and very flavorful

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

• A steer is a female calf, while a bull is a male calf

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

• A steer is used for dairy production, while a bull is used for beef

• A steer is a young cow, while a bull is an old cow

What is the purpose of a "stocker calf"?

• To be used for dairy production

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

• To be sold directly to consumers

• To be used for breeding purposes

What happens at a "stockyard"?

• Cattle are bred and raised

• Cattle are sold by auction

• Cattle are vaccinated

• Cattle are slaughtered for meat

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

• To increase their weight

• To produce immunity against diseases

• To improve their milk production

• To enhance their breeding capabilities

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

• 3 months

• 5 months

• 7 months

• 9 months

Which of the following best describes the function of the "rumen"?

• 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

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

• To produce milk for sale

• To increase the genetic diversity of their herd

• To grow them on pasture before finishing them in a feedlot

• To sell them directly to consumers as veal