Beef Cattle Operations Quiz

What is a cow-calf operation?

• A method of raising beef cattle with a temporary herd

• A method of raising beef cattle with a permanent herd to produce calves for sale

• A method of raising beef cattle for genetic improvement

• A method of raising beef cattle for dairy production

What is the primary purpose of seedstock in beef operations?

• To produce milk

• To raise beef cattle for meat production

• To raise beef cattle for genetic improvement

• To raise beef cattle for leather production

Who are the primary buyers of seedstock?

• Dairy farmers

• Ranchers looking for specific breeder replacements

• Leather manufacturers

• Meat processing plants

What is the purpose of stocker operations in cattle feeding?

• To breed cattle

• To wean cattle

• To gain weight until they are shipped to the feedlot

• To slaughter cattle

What happens in a feedlot operation?

• Cattle are bred

• Cattle are weaned

• Cattle are fed until they reach the specific weight needed for slaughter

• Cattle are shipped to stocker operations

What is a characteristic of a cold confinement barn for beef cattle housing?

• It is completely enclosed with no openings.

• It opens to the environment on one side.

• It uses a closed-span structure.

• It cannot use solid bedded floors.

What type of building structure is used in a cold confinement barn to make waste removal easier?

• Closed-span structure

• Multi-story building

• Pole-type building with an open-span structure

• Underground structure

What types of floors can be used in a cold confinement barn?

• Only solid bedded floors

• Only slotted floors

• Various solid bedded or slotted floors

• Only concrete floors

What type of facility is described as closed, insulated, and kept warm?

• Open-air facility

• Warm facility

• Cold facility

• Semi-open facility

Which type of facility is the most expensive?

• Open-air facility

• Warm facility

• Cold facility

• Semi-open facility