Beef Production Systems

What is the focus of Cow/Calf Production in beef production systems?

• Milk production

• Calf production through weaning

• Beef processing

• Grazing management

How do cattle typically graze?

• In isolation

• In small groups

• In large herds

• Indoors

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Where are calves usually kept in cow/calf operations?

• With their fathers

• With their mothers

• In separate facilities

• With other calves only

What is the common ownership structure of most cow/calf operations?

• Corporate owned

• State owned

• Family owned

• Community owned

What is the typical age range of calves in cow/calf operations?

• From birth to approximately 3–6 months of age

• From birth to approximately 6–12 months of age

• From birth to approximately 1–2 years of age

• From birth to approximately 2–3 years of age

What is the purpose of backgrounding in beef production systems?

• It is a process of breeding cattle.

• It is a growing program for feeder cattle from the time calves are weaned until they go to a feedlot.

• It is a method of transporting cattle.

• It is a technique for milking dairy cows.

At what age do calves typically begin to receive grain to supplement their diets?

• At birth

• 6–12 months old

• 12–18 months old

• After 18 months old

What is the common practice regarding the grouping of calves in backgrounding operations?

• Calves of different ages and weights are kept together

• Calves of similar age and weight are kept together and graze on pasture

• Calves are separated based on their breed

• Calves are kept individually in separate enclosures

How long do calves typically stay in the cow/calf operations before moving on?

• 6–12 months old

• 12–18 months old

• 18–24 months old

• 24–30 months old

What is a common characteristic of most backgrounding operations?

• They are government-owned

• They are typically large corporate entities

• They are mostly family-owned

• They are non-profit organizations