Beef Cattle Production Flashcards
Optimum nutrition will allow cattle to outperform their genetic potential
False
Cattle grazing actively growing green forage will likely need very little supplementation of protein and mineral
True
In which scenario will cows likely need the greatest quantity of feed supplementation?
-grazing actively growing green forage
-grazing seeded mature forage
-grazing long-stem standing dormant forage
-grazing short-stem dormant forage
Grazing short-stem dormant forage
Overgrazing decreases the grazable portion of land in successive years
True
What body condition would you score this female?
Between a 4 and 5
Ideal body condition for cows year around is ____.
5
What is this apparatus used for?
(Device that is in the shape of a T)
Controlled Internal Drug Release of Progesterone hormone
Which of the following is not a benefit of artificial insemination?
-Reduced labor
-Increase genetic merit of offspring
-Allow use of superior genetics without the physical presence of the bull
-Synchronize estrous cycles of the females in the herd
Reduced labor
This apparatus is used for embryo collection.
(Looks like rocket on stands)
False
Sex sorted semen is stored in 0.5mL straws
False
What is the maximum number of straws of semen that should be stored in one metal cane?
10
The temperature of liquid N is ________ degrees F.
-320
Pre-breeding vaccinations should be given at least _____ days prior to the breeding season.
60
Calfhood vaccinations include reproductive diseases.
False
Annual boosters for cows include calf-hood vaccinations
True
