Beef Farming and Nutrition Quiz

How many essential nutrients does a three ounce serving of lean beef provide?

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 12

What is a newborn calf called?

• Calf

• Heifer

• Bull

• Cow

At what age do heifers usually have their first calf?

• 3 years old

• 2 years old

• 4 years old

• 1 year old

What is a castrated male called?

• Steer

• Calf

• Heifer

• Bull

Where do cattle spend about 4 to 6 months in the feed yard?

• Feed yard pens

• Shelters

• Open environment

• Grazing pastures

What is the industry-wide program that guides cattlemen through the proper care and management of cattle?

• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

• Cattle Care Program (CCP)

• Animal Welfare Protocol (AWP)

• Livestock Health Initiative (LHI)

What ensures that the beef consumers are purchasing is high quality and that the animals have been well cared for?

• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)

• Cattle Care Program (CCP)

• Livestock Health Initiative (LHI)

• Animal Welfare Protocol (AWP)

What ensures that no beef contains antibiotics?

• Detailed records of treatment

• Strict oversight by farmers

• FDA approval

• Federally regulated withdrawal times

What is the benefit of using hormones in beef cattle?

• Reduced food production

• Increased environmental resources

• Reduced lean meat for consumers

• Increased growth and production efficiency