Agriculture and Meat Production Quiz

What is the typical cost range for purchasing a cow?

• $500 - $1000

• $1000 - $2000

• $1500 - $3000

• $2000 - $4000

What is necessary for cow health unless going all organic?

• Regular exercise and sunlight

• Ongoing vaccines and hormones

• Daily grooming and brushing

• Weekly baths and massages

How much grass should a cow be able to graze per day?

• 10-15 pounds

• 20-25 pounds

• 25-30 pounds

• 30-35 pounds

What is a disadvantage of using grains in CAFOs?

• They are more nutritious than grass.

• They are not as suitable as grass.

• They are cheaper than grass.

• They require less processing.

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What does CAFO stand for?

• Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

• Centralized Agricultural Farming Organization

• Controlled Animal Farming Operations

• Comprehensive Animal Feeding Organization

What is nomadic grazing?

• Feeding animals in a stationary location

• The feeding of herds of animals

• Keeping animals in a single pasture

• Using artificial feed for animals

What is one benefit of free-range grazing?

• Increased use of antibiotics

• Better animal welfare

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduced land use

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Which of the following is not a method of producing meat mentioned in the document?

• Free-range grazing

• Nomadic grazing

• Indoor farming

• CAFOs

What is a common practice in nomadic grazing?

• Keeping animals in one place

• Moving herds to different pastures

• Feeding animals with supplements

• Using high-tech farming equipment

What is a common way resistant bacteria can spread to humans?

• Through direct sunlight

• Through contaminated food

• Through clean air

• Through pure water