Beef Cattle Production Flashcard

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True or False: Human contact with beef cattle should be kept to a minimum to allow them to bond with each other.

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False

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What is the tender primal cut from the center section of the rib?

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Rib

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What type of bovine operation uses grazing pastures for cattle to provide moderate weight gain from weaning through finishing?

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Backgrounding operations

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Name this breed: Texas Longhorn.

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Texas Longhorn

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What is the term for a mature female bovine?

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Cow

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What is the term for a young bovine that is less than one year old?

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Calf

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What is the term for a male bovine that has been castrated?

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Steer

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What is the term for a female bovine that has not yet had a calf?

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Heifer

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What is the term for a male bovine that is intact and capable of breeding?

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Bull

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What is the primary purpose of cow-calf operations?

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To produce calves for sale or for further production.