Beef Industry Pretest

What is the economic impact generated by the beef cattle industry according to the USDA?

• $20 billion

• $44 billion

• $60 billion

• $80 billion

What is the term used to describe a castrated male cattle?

• Calf

• Bull

• Heifer

• Steer

Which breed of beef cattle originated in Europe?

• Gelbvieh

• Chianina

• Charolais

• Angus

What is the act of giving birth in cattle called?

• Calving

• Mating

• Gestation

• Weaning

What is the average amount spent on beef per person in the United States in 2013?

• $240.75

• $200.50

• $288.17

• $320.90

Which breed of beef cattle originated from more tropical countries?

• Brahman

• Chianina

• Charolais

• Angus

What is the social structure of a group of cattle called?

• Flock

• Herd

• Pack

• Swarm

Which organization promotes the beef industry in the United States?

• American Hereford Association

• National Cattleman’s Beef Association

• Red Angus Association

• American Angus Association

What is the term used to describe the young and mature male cattle?

• Calf

• Bull

• Steer

• Heifer

What is the term used to describe the process of separating young calves from their mothers?

• Mating

• Weaning

• Gestation

• Calving