Beef Cattle Flashcards
seedstock producers
show cattle, 80 breeds, ~100,000
commercial cow/calf producers
~900,000 producers to raise ~34million calves for market, produce calves destined for other industry segments
states with most beef cows
texas, oklahoma, missouri, nebraska, south dakota, kansas, montana
factors that influence the cow calf industry
climate, feed resources, terrain
production vs inventory
increased carcass weight, feedlot turnover rate, genetics for growth and muscling because of continental breeds, selection for growth traits, and technologies
stocker/yearling operators
add weight to weaned calves before finishing at feedlot
60% in plain states
feedlots
feed from weaning/stocker to harvest weight/condition, confined feeding operation, high grain ration for 90-150 days
~82000 feedlots
*feedlots with 1000> head= 2.6% of total feedlots but market 85% of cattle fed
packers
harvest cattle, fabricate into primals/subprimals (round, loin, rub, chuck, ribeye, tenderloin
retailers
8.57 billion pounds of beed purchased by foodservice in 2019, ground beef 63% of volume, steak 42% of $spent
consumers
330 million in US, changing demographics, 7.85 billion worldwide
montana beef industry
1/1/22 #s:
total cow numbers: 2200000
beef cow numbers: 1299000
cattle/calves on grain feed: 43000
global view of cattle industry
cattle population: india, brazil, china, US, EU
beef production: US, brazil, EU, china, india
bos taurus
british, continental, cooler climates
british: maternal traits, smaller mature frame size compared to continental
bos indicus
india, warmer climates, zebu: humped back, large dewlap, long horns, hardy, longevity, athletic
black angus
british breed-scotland, black or red coats, one of the most populat breeds in the US, smaller frame, early maturing, easy marbling, dark color for no sunburn, certified angus beef
red angus
red and black were original colors, breed registry developed in 1950s, similar traits as black angus
hereford
polled or horned, red with white markings, natural aptitude to grow and gain from grass and grain, rusting ability, hardiness, early maturity and prolificacy, certified hereford beef
shorthorn
developed in northern england, originally a dual purpose breed, known for high milking ability, small early maturing, horned and polled, red and white, roan
continental breeds
mature at larger frame size, terminally oriented, more lean product–> yield grade
charolais
originates from france, has been extensively used in crossbreeding programs, known for their ability to walk, graze aggressively in warm weather, withstand reasonable cold, and raise heavy calves
bulls have developed a well-earned reputation to increase ruggedness of animals
chianiana
developed in italy, first brought as semen to US, very large with bulls weight up to 4000lbs, white in color with dark pigment on nose and around eyes, used extensively in crossbreeding programs to increase frame size
limousin
ancient breed that developed in france, originally tan to brown now have black color, muscling, sturdiness, and adaptability, used mostly in crossbreeding programs
gelbvieh
originated in southern germany, originally selected for meat, milk, and work, red in color with good skin pigmentation, known for fertility, calving ease, mothering ability, and growth rate of calves
maine-anjou
from france, dual purpose breed, introduced to US through AI, very large mature size, well muscled