Beef Industry Quiz

What is veal?

• The meat from calves slaughtered before they are 3 months of age

• A breed of cattle used in crossbreeding programs

• A type of cattle operation

• A calf that has been weaned and is being conditioned

Which of the following is a sire breed?

• Breeds used as sires in a crossbreeding program

• Breeds used as dams in a crossbreeding program

• Animals that are out of the ordinary

• A cattle operation that raises purebred animals

What is the main purpose of cow-calf operations?

• To produce claves that are sold at weaning

• To condition calves prior to entering the feed lot

• To raise purebred animals for breeding programs

• To fatten beef animals in pens

Which state is NOT one of the top beef-consuming states in the U.S.?

• Nebraska

• Texas

• Kansas

• California

What percentage of vitamin B12 does meat provide?

• 88%

• 67%

• 65%

• 50%

What is the primary diet of veal calves?

• Grain

• Milk

• Grass

• Corn

Which type of beef is fed exclusively on grass?

• Grain-fed Beef

• Baby Beef

• Grass-fed Beef

• Veal

What is a characteristic of natural beef?

• Contains artificial flavor

• Fed with antibiotics

• No artificial ingredients

• High in cholesterol

Which type of beef is most often sold at grocery stores?

• Veal

• Baby Beef

• Grain-fed Beef

• Certified Organic Beef

How many head of cattle are being raised on farms and ranches in the US?

• 50,000,000

• 92,000,000

• 120,000,000

• 75,000,000