Beef Cattle

Question 1

Process

Answer 1

Cow-calf, Stocker/backgrounding, and Grass/grain finishing

Question 2

Why we have cattle

Answer 2

To utilize feed that non-ruminants can’t use

Question 3

What drives production system

Answer 3

Nutrition, Feedlot, Health, Environment, Reproduction, Genetics, End Product

Question 4

Stewardship

Answer 4

Since 1977, each pound of beef in the US results in less water and land use, less manure production, and a decreased carbon footprint

Question 5

Parts of the Rumen

Answer 5

Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum

Question 6

Rumen

Answer 6

Natural fermentation tank and feed reservoir

Question 7

What drives fermentation

Answer 7

Microorganisms that adhere to feed particles and mucosal of rumen

Question 8

How to get “the perfect cow”

Answer 8

Selection, Nutrition, Health, Husbandry

Question 9

Factors determining calving season

Answer 9

Length of time, Extreme heat or cold, Matching nutrient requirements and feed resources, Market prices, Vaccinations

Question 10

Cost of reproductive failure

Answer 10

Cows need to raise 5 calves to break even

Question 11

Target weight concept

Answer 11

Heifers should be 60-65% of mature weight at breeding and 85% at calving

Question 12

Factors affecting reproduction

Answer 12

Age, Nutrition, Calving, Genetics, Management

Question 13

Body condition scores

Answer 13

A practical indicator of nutritional status and its effect on reproduction in the postpartum cow

Question 14

Factors affecting PPI (Post-partum interval)

Answer 14

Presence of the calf, BCS, Female age, Days since calving, Dystocia, Female Health, Season of Calving