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WorksheetsBeef Cattle Industry
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Early settlers primarily used cattle as
work animals
source of meat
source of milk
symbols of wealth
The modern cattle industry is concentrated in the
south and midwest
south and southwest
north and southwest
north an midwest
Cattle drives were necessary in the past because of the lack of
retail stores
refrigeration
slaughterhouses
year-round grazing
Which beef cattle is known for its solid black color and excellent meat quality?
angus
hereford
shorthorn
chianina
Which beef cattle breed is from northern England and was often called a Durham after the county in which it originated?
Angus
Hereford
Shorthorn
Chianina
Which beef cattle breed originated in England and was originally much larger, weighing more than 3,000 pounds, than it is today?
Angus
Hereford
Shorthorn
Chianina
Which beef cattle breed is red with a white face and may also have white on the neck, underline, legs and tail switch?
Angus
Hereford
Shorthorn
Chianina
Which beef cattle breed originated in central France and was developed as a dual-purpose breed and is typically white or off-white in color?
brahman
simmental
charlois
maine anjou
Which beef cattle breed is one of the oldest breeds in the world and originated in Italy?
angus
hereford
shorthorn
chianina
Which beef cattle breed is characterized by the large hump over their shoulders, droopy ears, sloped rump, loose skin and unpredictable temperament?
brahman
simmental
charlois
maine anjou
Which beef cattle breed originated in Switzerland and was originally used for mil and meat production and as a draft animal?
brahman
simmental
charlois
maine anjou
Which beef cattle breed originated in France and is a docile breed with good marbling in the meat?
brahman
simmental
charlois
maine anjou
which beef cattle breed was developed in Texas at the King Ranch and is a hardy breed that is adaptable to many environments?
Brangus
Red Angus
Beefmaster
Santa Gertrudis
which breed cattle breed was developed in France and is noted for carcass learnness and having large loin areas?
Brangus
Limousin
Beefmaster
Santa Gertudis
which beef cattle breed was developed in the United States as a cross between the Angus and Brahman?
Brangus
Limousin
Beefmaster
Santa Gertrudis
Which beef cattle breed was developed in South Texas and is a cross between Hereford, Shorthorn, and Brahman?
Brangus
Limousin
Beefmaster
Santa Gertrudis
Which beef cattle breed has a red color, good meat quality, quick growth, and easy calving.
Brahman
Simmental
Red Angus
Maine Anjou
Which part of the beef animal would be the most important for meat production?
loin
neck
stifle
foreflank
If two breeds, such as an Angus and Hereford are bred, the offspring is considered a ________.
Hybrid
crossbred
purebread
half-bred
In a cow-calf operation, calves are kept on pasture with their mothers until wearing age, which is about ______.
two to four months of age
three to five months of age
six to eight months of age
eight to ten months of age
Which phrase of beef production is the final phase before the animal is sent to slaughter?
feedlot operation
stocker operation
cow-calf operation
purebreed operation
Which phase of beef production involves calves raised on forage for several months while they grow?
freedlot operation
stockers operation
cow-calf operation
purebred operation
because of the many uses if beef by-products, the percentages of the beef animal used is________.
80%
90%
95%
99%
Which use of beef by-products would thyroid replacement therapies and anemia treatments be considered?
edible goods
pharmaceuticals
household items
industry and manufacturing
Which use of beef by-products would molds for plastic be considered?
edible goods
pharmaceuticals
household items
industry and manufacturing
a _________ is a new born either male or female
cow
bull
calf
steer
a _______ is a female that has given birth.
cow
heifer
bull
calf
A ________ is a castrated male.
heifer
cow
cow
steer
A ______ is a young immature female
bull
cow
calf
heifer
A _______ is a young uncastrated male.
heifer
bull
cow
steer
