Cattle Ranching

Which breed was imported from France in 1936?

• Hereford

• Angus

• Charolais

• Shorthorn

The Chisholm Trail and the Goodnight-Loving Trail were established to transport cattle to Kansas and Colorado for higher prices.

• True

• False

The Fort Worth Stockyards earned the nickname “__________” due to their role in cattle drives.

• Cowtown

• Steertown

• Railtown

• Horseville

Which breed was developed in the United States in 1932 as an Angus-Brahman cross?

• Brangus

• Santa Gertrudis

• Beefmaster

• Charolais

The primary purpose of branding cattle is:

• To identify ownership

• To improve milk production

• To increase weight

• To prevent diseases

Cattle have a four-chamber stomach, and the process of rechewing food is known as 'chewing their cud.'

• True

• False

Which breed was imported from England in 1817?

• Hereford

• Angus

• Shorthorn

• Brahman

The purpose of a feedyard is:

• To provide a place for cattle to graze freely

• To finish cattle by feeding them a high-energy diet before slaughter

• To breed cattle for dairy production

• To provide shelter for sick animals