livestock production Flashcards
1
Q
cow-calf
A
300-700 pound sold at 6-10 months old
efficiency based on pounds of product produced per cow
2
Q
stocker
A
weaning weight 600-850 lbs.
roughage based diets
selected based on price, growth potential, and health
3
Q
feedlot
A
high energy(concentrate) diet
normally 120-150 days on feed to reach 1100 lbs.
selected based on quality, yield, and dressing%
4
Q
seedstock
A
specialized cow calf system
primarily used for advertisement
5
Q
mastitis
A
inflammation of the udder caused by bacterial infection
6
Q
ketosis
A
energy shortage due to metabolic problems
7
Q
milk fever
A
low blood calcium causing muscle weakness near calving
8
Q
calf scours
A
caused by bacteria
9
Q
pneumonia
A
respiratory disease
10
Q
early lactation
A
first 100 days
set the stage for remainder of lactation
