beef Flashcards
1
Q
what country produces and consumes the most beef
A
the us
2
Q
what percent of ag profits were beef
A
17%
3
Q
why is beef important
A
9 essential amino acids
high in zinc, selenium, and phosphorus
- processed red meat = cardovascular disease
4
Q
cow/calf operation
A
raising young calves and then selling them
5
Q
backgrounding
A
in between feedlot and birth, stocker cattle
6
Q
where are feedlots
A
primarily in the midwest
7
Q
being processed at feedlots
A
Vaccinated, dewormed, fly control +/- growth promoter (hormone implant), heifers aborted
- six month stay
- more beef, less land, feed efficiency
8
Q
federal meat inspection act
A
- FSIS USDA mandatory
- FIO present during slaughter
- bias against small farmers?
9
Q
three ways to deworm
A
drench, pour on, inject
10
Q
dehorning; term for removing horn entirely before 8 weeks
A
disbudding
11
Q
naturally polled breeds
A
angus, jersey (born w/o horns)
