Catlle production

What percentage of farms were classified as beef cattle operations in 2002?

• 31%

• 25%

• 40%

• 50%

Which of the following is a component of cow-calf operations?

• Pasture ground

• High-concentrate rations

• Custom feedlot

• Grazing program

What is the main goal of a background-stocker operation?

• To produce replacement cattle for the herd or a mature animal for the feedlot

• To finish cattle for market

• To breed purebred cattle

• To provide genetic improvements

How long do cattle typically spend in a feedlot during finishing operations?

• 4 to 6 months

• 1 to 2 months

• 8 to 10 months

• 12 months

What is the purpose of a growth promotant in finishing operations?

• To help cattle build more muscle, producing a leaner beef product

• To increase the fat content of the beef

• To improve the taste of the beef

• To reduce the time cattle spend in the feedlot

Which factor does NOT affect cow-calf operation profitability?

• Weather conditions

• Operation costs

• Ownership costs

• Feeder cattle prices

What is the main focus of seedstock breeders?

• To provide genetic improvements for other cattle breeders

• To produce beef for the market

• To grow feeder cattle

• To finish cattle for market