Intro To Ag - Final Exam Review

Which beef cattle breed is known for its solid black color and excellent meat quality?

• Angus

• Shorthorn

• Chianina

• Hereford

Which beef cattle breed is red with a white face and may also have white on the neck, underline, legs, and tail switch?

• angus

• hereford

• shorthorn

• chianina

Which beef cattle breed was developed in the United States as a cross between the Angus and Brahman?

• brangus

• limousin

• beefmaster

• santa gertrudis

Which phase of beef production is the final phase before the animal is sent to slaughter?

• feedlot operations

• stocker operations

• cow-calf operations

• purebred operations

Which phase of beef production involves calves raised on forage or range for several months while they grow?

• feedlot operations

• stocker operations

• cow-calf operations

• purebred operations

Young beef animal

• cow

• steer

• calf

• bull

Young uncastrated male

• cow

• steer

• calf

• bull

Castrated male

• cow

• steer

• bull

• heifer

What factors should a producer consider before selecting a breed? (Select all that may apply)

• intended use

• personal preference

• performance

• environmental tolerance

Female that has given birth

• cow

• steer

• calf

• bull