Segments within the Beef industry Flashcards
1
Q
Seedstock
A
purebred breeders, registered animals, sellers of genetic information (Seamen, embryos)
2
Q
Cow-calf industry
A
Raise calf and make $$$, 1 live calf per year to stay in industry, maintain cow heard # (Keeping #’s up)
3
Q
Yearling/Stocker
A
Increase size and weight of calf, spring/fall born calfs
4
Q
Feed lot
A
add condition to the calf (90-150 days)
5
Q
Packers
A
carcus -> sub primal cuts, 650-850 pounds for carcus
6
Q
Probayers
A
make it more available for consumers (retailer and consumers come after this one)
