The Livestock Industry Note Review

What animal does BEEF come from?

• cattle

• pigs

• lamb and sheep

• chicken, turkey, and other birds

Which animal does PORK come from?

• cattle

• pigs

• lamb and sheep

• chicken, turkey, and other birds

What animal does LAMB or MUTTON come from?

• cattle

• pigs

• lamb and sheep

• chicken, turkey, and other birds

What animal does POULTRY come from?

• cattle

• pigs

• lamb and sheep

• chicken, turkey, and other birds

This beef industry segment is where purebred parents of particular breeds are produced.

• purebred operation

• cow-calf operation

• stocker operation

• feedlot operation

This beef industry segment is where calves that will be sold at weaning are produced.

• purebred operation

• cow-calf operation

• stocker operation

• feedlot operation

This beef industry segment is where weaned calves are fed for growth.

• purebred operation

• cow-calf operation

• stocker operation

• feedlot operation

This beef industry segment is where cattle are fattened prior to slaughter.

• purebred operation

• cow-calf operation

• stocker operation

• feedlot operation

What are mother breeds of pigs known for?

• large litters

• quality carcasses (meat)

What are sire breeds of pigs known for?

• large litters

• quality carcasses (meat)