Beef production Flashcards
T/F First castle to the U.S was in Florida by Ponce de Leon
True
T/F European bring cattle to America
True
What are the two types of beef cattle imported to US
- British cattle
2. Continental breeds
T/F First cattle ranches in St. Augustine
True
T/F Cattle rusting tick eradication, screw worm and had open range until fence law
True
Average herd size
48 cows
______ cows on _____ farms
882355, 18493
Largest cattle producer in Florida
Deseret
1 largest ranch in the country
Deseret
Top 25 cow-calf- how many does Florida rank
7
U.S produces ___% of world beef and consumes ___%
25, 26
What are some factors to consider in the beef industry
Preserves green-space Wildlife habitat Aquifer recharge Flood control Nutrient control Carbon sequestration
Beef industry structure
- ____stock
- ________ producer
- _____ lot
- P_____
- R_____
- C_____
Seedstock Cow-calf Feed Pauker Retail Costumer
The beef industry is described as
Highly segmented
Why is the beef production segmented
- Land
- Generation interval
- Input costs
Seedstock segment role
provide genetic base for the industry
What are the two types of Role in the Seedstock segment
Elite and Multiplies
Products of the Role Seedstock segment
Bull, replacement helpers, and semen/embryo
Cow-calf segment role is to produce ______
calves
calves wean ____ months
6-10
calves wean weight ______Ib
300-700
Destination of Florida calves
Texas
Oklahoma
Southeast
Kansas
Production Factors of Importance
% calf crop
weaning weight
dam performance
The goal of preconditioning is to get through ____
stress
Retained ownership
When you can make a profit in selling so you keep the animal instead
Objective of Stocker/Backgrounder Segment
frame and muzzle; add as much pounds with minimal cost
The Role of the Feedlot Segment
“finish” cattle using high energy rations
What are the two main operations of feedlot segment
Commercial and farmer feeders
Top four cattle feeding areas
- Texas
- Nebraska
- Kensas
- Iowa
Production Factors of Importance in the Feedlot segment
High ADG
low feed gain
low cost of grain
yield to quality grade
What are the top four packers in the beef industry
JBS USA
Tyson Foods
Cargill Meat Solutions
National Beef
What are the two different specie in beef breeds
Bos taurus (from Europe) Bos indicus (from India)
Angus have _____, are from _____, are used for _______ traits
hair, Scotland, carcass
What is the #1 most common breed in the US
Angus
Red Angus have ___ color, are from ______, are used for ______ traits
red, Scotland, maternal
Herefore have a _____ face/crest, produce ___ milk
white, low
Short horn are ____, high ____ production, ___ purpose
roan, milk, dual
Charolais are from _____, have a _____ color, have a _____ frame, produce high ____ traits
France, white, large, carcass
Limousin are from _____, can be ___ or ___, have a _____ frame, produce high ____ traits, but are ____
France, red, black, large, carcass, lean
Simmental are from _______, produce a lot of ____, have ____ colors
Switzerland, milk, solid
Chianina are from _____, have very ____ frame, are used for ____ and ____
Italy, large, meat, draft
Gelbveih are from ______, have high _____ traits
Germany, carcass
Braunveih are from ______, produce heavy _____, are used for ____ purpose
Germany/Swiss, milking, dual
Brahman derived from _____ and _____, tolerate ___, are ____ resistance
India, Brazil, heat, pest,
Most imported beef cow in Florida
Brangus
___% of beef cattle are from the _____ industry
20, dairy
What are the two muscle breed
Belgium Blue
Pledmontese
Cows have good ______ vision and poor _____ vision
Cows can see ____, ____, and ____ colors
monocular, binocular
Red, yellow, and green
Social behavior of cattle
Gregarious
