Beef provides _________ essential amino acids and is an excellent source of __________ and ________ when compared to other meat sources

The state with the greatest number of total cattle numbers (cattle on feed, Cow calf pairs, etc) is?

You own a herd of predominately Angus influenced cows. You retain ownership of the calf crop through the feedlot phase. Traditionally, you have used Angus sires and the resulting calves have had exceptional quality grades. However, the incidence of Yield Grade 4 cattle in your pens has gotten too high. What breed you infuse to help in reducing the number of YG 4 cattle?

The average gestation length for swine is?

This black-faced sheep breed is characterized by a powerful build, moderate ear size, and distinct wool cap and boot wool.

The average LEA (loin eye area) for a 270 pound barrow is closest to?

What type of sheep is bred primarily for meat production?

Compared to one year ago today, market cattle prices have

A 1300 pound cow will consume approximately what % of her body weight in feed daily?

Zilpaterol Hydrochloride is a growth promotor that increases feed efficiency and muscle growth in what species?

This breed of cattle was traditionally white in color, with black points and was used for draft purposes in Italy. Today it is hard to find any true purebreds, and most of the cattle are actually black-hided now.

A CIDR (Controlled Internal Drug Release) is used to synchronize estrous in cattle. What hormone does this device release to make the animal "think" it is pregnant?

Scrapie tags are utilized in sheep for what purpose?

This "down-eared" hog breed was developed in New York and New Jersey. They are known for tremendous growth and gain.

Quality Grade in beef estimates which of the following?

The first limiting amino acid in a swine diet is?

What livestock product is most widely consumed around the world?

What is the order that digesta (feed) passes through the ruminant digestive tract?

You own a herd of predominantly Charolais influenced cows. You retain ownership of the calf crop through the feedyard phase and are looking for ways to receive premiums from the packer. What breed could you infuse into your cross to make this happen?

What are two of the primary factors that would lead a producer to utilize Gelbvieh genetics?

This sheep breed is characterized by moderate size, a powerful build, almost complete wool coverage, and a mousey-gray color to the nose and base of the legs.

The average feed conversion ratio for lambs?

Recently, popular fast food chain McDonald's has announced that they will only source poultry that has been raised __________________ _______________.

The flatiron steak is a relatively new retail cut of beef that comes from which primal (wholesale) cut?

Ractopamine Hydrochloride is a growth promotor that increases feed efficiency and muscle growth in what species?

What white faced breed of sheep known for aseasonal breeding and is considered to be both an excellent maternal and terminal breed.

"Complementary grazing" refers to what range management practice?

The goat breed primarily utilized for mohair production is?

This down-eared hog breed was developed in New York and New Jersey. They are known for their tremendous growth and gain.

Quality and yield grade in cattle are ___________________ correlated.

Want nutritional advantage does chicken have over beef?

Which of the following species are non-ruminants?

What adaptation(s) do Brahman cattle that have allow them to thrive in high heat, high humidity environments?

You are searching for an erect-eared hog breed to build a female base from. Maternal ability, litter size, and milk production are your focal points. What breed should you choose?

What is the average feed conversion ratio for hogs?

The primal cut of pork with the most retail value is?

What is considered an "ideal" amount of fat cover for an average market wether?

The "hindsaddle" includes what two areas of the sheep?

The breed of sheep that you would expect to improve fleece weight and quality the greatest would be?

The most popular breed of goats in the United States is?

"Cabrito" is the name for meat from a young _______________.