Beef Industry Operations Review

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What is a Cow-Calf Operation?

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A farming practice where cows give birth to calves, which live off their mother's milk and graze in pastures.

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What is the typical weight range of a newborn calf?

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60-100 pounds.

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What is the typical weight of cattle when sent to a packing plant?

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1,200-1,400 pounds.

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What is a Livestock Auction?

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A marketplace where farmers and ranchers sell their cattle.

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What is the last step of beef production?

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Beef on your table.

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What do calves primarily eat in their early life?

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Their mother's milk and grass.

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What is the purpose of a Feedyard?

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A facility where cattle are fed and prepared for processing.

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What is weaning in cattle?

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The process of separating calves from their mothers to stop nursing.

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What is the role of a packing plant in the beef industry?

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To process cattle into beef products for consumers.

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What is the significance of the beef industry in agriculture?

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It provides a major source of protein and economic activity.