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WorksheetsCalf to beef Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which breed is an Angus?
Which breed is a Hereford?
Which breed is a Charolais?
Which breed is a Limousin?
Which breed is a Simmental?
Which breed originate in Britian
Belgian Blue
Charolais
Aberdeen Angus
What is a main characteristic of Angus
Polled
High growth weight
Fat Carcase
Conformation refers to
shape of the animal
shape of the animals feet
Shape of the animals head
What sort of conformation does a beef animal have
triangular
rectangular
what is the approximate weight of a beef calf when born
20Kg
30kg
40kg
50kg
What is the name given to the period for when an animal is in over winter
Waiting period
Over wintering
Store period
lax period
During compensatory growth an animal,
loses weight
gains weight
The compensatory period occurs
before store period
after store period
during store period
At what age is a suckler calf weaned
2-3 months
3-4 months
5-6 months
6-8 months
What is the name of the grazing system for young calves
Follow the leader
Random leader
You lead I follow
Leader-follower
What is the weight of an animal at 16months
200-250kg
250kg
250-300kg
What do concentrates add to feed - 2 answers
Protein
Bulk
Water
Energy
What is the name of the scale for grading carcases
EUROPE
EUROP
ABCDE
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When buying in calves you should look for
Bright eyes
Drooping ears
Conformation
Discharge present
What dairy breed is commonly crossed with beef breeds
Holstein
Jersey
Friesian
