Ranching and Cattle Management in Texas

Who founded the ranch in 1878?

• William Lewis

• Jo Bryan

• Alfred Row

• Charles Goodnight

What was the primary industry in the Texas Panhandle during the 19th century?

• Oil

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Cattle

What percentage of the nation's beef is produced in the Texas Panhandle?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

What is the purpose of feeding cotton seed cake to the cattle?

• To make them more active

• To improve their taste

• To increase their weight rapidly

• To provide additional protein

How do ranchers keep track of daily activities?

• By using a whiteboard

• By using a smartphone app

• By using a day book

• By using a calendar

What is the main role of the cows on the ranch?

• To produce milk

• To act as tractors

• To provide leather

• To entertain visitors

What treatment is given to cattle to keep bugs off them?

• Antibiotics

• Herbal spray

• Pour-on fly treatment

• Vaccination

What is the ultimate goal of raising calves on the ranch?

• To keep them for breeding

• To get them to market weight

• To use them for labor

• To sell them as pets

What is the primary responsibility of ranchers according to the philosophy discussed?

• To innovate new technologies

• To expand the ranch

• To take care of the grass

• To maximize profits

What is the main similarity between modern ranching and ranching in the past?

• The type of cattle raised

• The size of the ranches

• The use of technology

• The product being sold