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Beef Review

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

term to describe a young beef animal

a)

steer

b)

heifer

c)

calf

d)

cow

2.

Young & Mature male

a)

steer

b)

bull

c)

cow

d)

calf

3.

A castrated male

a)

bull

b)

steer

c)

calf

d)

heifer

4.

A mature female

a)

cow

b)

calf

c)

heifer

d)

bull

5.

The act of giving birth in cattle

a)

calving

b)

foaling

c)

farrowing

d)

whelping

6.

The operation where most beef cattle are born

a)

Feedlot

b)

Stocker

c)

Commercial

d)

Cow-Calf

7.

the act of a calf being taken off of its mother's milk

a)

wasting

b)

weaning

c)

warming

d)

watering

8.

The operation where cattle are fed high-grain diets to increase their fat deposition

a)

commercial

b)

purebred

c)

cow-calf

d)

feedlot

9.

Offspring that is the result of mating two animals of the same breed

a)

crossbred

b)

purebred

c)

inbred

d)

line bred

10.

Offspring that is made from a mating of two different breeds of cattle

a)

purebred

b)

commercial

c)

inbred

d)

crossbred

11.

cows are ruminants, which means what?

a)

they have four legs

b)

they have a simple stomach like humans

c)

they have a four part stomach

d)

they have have a nine month gestation period

12.

a group of cattle

a)

flock

b)

herd

c)

litter

d)

mass

13.

Bos Indicus

a)

breeds of cattle that originated in tropical countries

b)

breeds of cattle that originated in Europe

c)

breeds of cattle that originated in Asia

d)

breeds of cattle that originated in the U.S.

14.

Bos Taurus

a)

breeds of cattle that originated in Europe

b)

breeds of cattle that originated in Asia

c)

breeds of cattle that originated in Mexico

d)

breeds of cattle that originated in tropical countries

15.

A place for grazing in the spring and summer

a)

feedlot

b)

feed-bunk

c)

pasture

d)

barnyard

16.

A way of providing calves with extra feed of grain, protein mix, or roughage

a)

creep feeding

b)

weaning

c)

custom feeding

d)

challenge feeding

17.

placement of sperm in the reproductive tract by a human rather than a natural mating

a)

cloning

b)

embryo transfer

c)

artificial insemination

d)

pasture breeding

18.

a place where animals can be sorted, ran in a chute for vaccinations, or loaded on a trailer from

a)

cage

b)

corral

c)

pasture

d)

confinement barn

19.

most common method of castration

a)

elastrator band

b)

cutting with a knife

c)

burdizzo clamp

d)

branding

20.

removal of testicles from bull calves

a)

dehorning

b)

branding

c)

notching

d)

castration

21.

most common method of castration

a)

elastrator band

b)

cutting with a knife

c)

burdizzo clamp

d)

branding

22.

A tight rubber band placed around the testicles

a)

elastic band

b)

elastrator band

c)

enlarged band

d)

extra strong band

23.

removal of horns from an animal

a)

castration

b)

branding

c)

ear tagging

d)

dehorning

24.

Usually done with a hot iron to mark the cattle for identification

a)

ear tagging

b)

ear tattoos

c)

freeze branding

d)

heat branding

25.

Age at which weaning takes place in beef calves

a)

4-6 days

b)

4-6 weeks

c)

4-6 months

d)

4-6 hours

26.

the average herd size for beef herds in the U.S.

a)

35-40

b)

40-45

c)

45-50

d)

30-35

27.

A solid red or black breed

a)

Brahman

b)

Hereford

c)

Brangus

d)

Angus

28.

A breed that was made from the mating of an Angus animal and a Brahman animal

a)

Ahman

b)

Brahman

c)

Brangus

d)

Red Angus

29.

Breed that has a "white belted" appearance

a)

Galaxy

b)

Garfield

c)

Gallop

d)

Galloway

30.

A red & white breed that can have horns or be polled

a)

Red Angus

b)

Shorthorn

c)

Brahman

d)

Hereford

31.

A dual purpose breed for both beef and dairy

a)

Angus

b)

Galloway

c)

Hereford

d)

Shorthorn

32.

A breed that is known for their large horns

a)

Shorthorn

b)

Polled Hereford

c)

Black Angus

d)

Texas Longhorn

33.

One of the most popular Bos Indicus breeds, known for its large hump over its shoulders

a)

Brahman

b)

Brangus

c)

Black Angus

d)

Buffalo

34.

If an animal is "polled" what does that mean?

a)

born without a tail

b)

born without horns

c)

born with straight legs

d)

born with short ears

35.

An infertile female calf that has been born twin to a male calf

a)

transgender

b)

steer

c)

fertile

d)

freemartin

36.

The gestation period of cattle is how many days?

a)

255

b)

272

c)

282

d)

297

37.

the cut of meat from between the ribs and rump. Known for its tender cuts, like the porterhouse and T-Bone steaks

a)

Loin

b)

Brisket

c)

Rump

d)

Flank

38.

the cut of meat from the front of the animal by the sternum

a)

Loin

b)

Brisket

c)

Dewlap

d)

Rump

39.

the cut of meat that comes from the hind quarters (legs)

a)

rump

b)

round

c)

brisket

d)

hock

40.

the cut of meat that comes from the back end of the animal by the tail

a)

Brisket

b)

Round

c)

Rump

d)

Flank

41.

Cattle's feet are called what?

a)

A hock

b)

A hoof

c)

A pastern

d)

A dewlap

42.

The skin on the bottom of the neck to the brisket

a)

dewlap

b)

flank

c)

muzzle

d)

loin

43.

The knee on the rear leg of cattle is called what?

a)

rump

b)

hock

c)

heel

d)

hoof

44.

Since 2005 beef consumption in the U.S. has done what?

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

maintained the same level

d)

no statistics have been kept

45.

Which breed is an Angus?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

Which breed is a Shorthorn?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Which breed is a Brahman?

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

Which breed is a Gelbvieh?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Which breed is a Texas Longhorn?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Which breed is a Hereford?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Which breed is a Limousin?

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

Which breed is a Simmental?

a)
b)
c)
d)
53.
The scientific name for cattle is __________.
a)
Bovine
b)
Swine
c)
Equine
d)
Ovine
54.
The meat we get from cattle
a)
Beef
b)
Pork
c)
Poultry
d)
White
55.

What is the name of the operation that keeps mature cattle to produce calves to sell to other producers?

a)

Backgrounders

b)

Cow-Calf

c)

Seedstocker

d)

Commerical

56.

Name of a female that HAS had a baby before

a)

Cow

b)

Heifer

c)

Bull

d)

Steer

57.

What is a female that has not had a calf before called?

a)

Cow

b)

Heifer

c)

Steer

d)

Bull

58.

Name of a male that is used strictly for meat purposes

a)

Cow

b)

Heifer

c)

Steer

d)

Bull

59.

Born without horns

a)

Hornless

b)

Horned

c)

Polled

d)

Cull

60.
1. What stage of production are the calves kept with their mothers?
a)
A. Cow/Calf Production
b)
B. Backgrounding
c)
C. Feedlot
d)
D. Both A & B.
61.
Both parents are registered
a)
Purebred
b)
Composite
c)
Dual purpose
d)
Bos taurus
62.
Age calves are weaned
a)
4 months
b)
6 months
c)
9 months
d)
1 year
63.
act of giving birth to bovine young
a)
Farrowing
b)
Lambing
c)
Foaling
d)
Calving
64.

How many pounds of meat does an average american eat a year?

a)

15.2 pounds

b)

150.3 pounds

c)

55.7 pounds

d)

132.4 pounds

65.
What is the internal temperature of ground beef when it is considered safe to eat?
a)
110 degrees F
b)
160 degrees F
c)
210 degrees F
d)
120 degrees F
66.
What is the most accurate way to test if beef is done and safe to eat?
a)
Look at it
b)
taste it
c)
Use a thermometer
d)
Cut it open
67.
What is the definition of beef?
a)
meat that comes from mature cattle over 1 year-old
b)
meat that comes from an animal
c)
meat that comes from a deer
d)
meat that is cooked
68.
Which describes beef that is Prime grade?
a)
Has some marbling and is usually preferred by consumers
b)
Has the most marbling and is higher priced
c)
is the lowest priced and has the least amount of marbling
69.
Which is not a common nutrient found in beef?
a)
B Vitamins
b)
Protein
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Iron
70.
Which definition describes the select grade of meat?
a)
Has the most marbling and is high priced
b)
has some marbling and is preferred by consumers
c)
has the least amount of marbling and cost less
71.
Which definition describes the choice grade of beef?
a)
Has some marbling and is preferred by consumers
b)
Has the most marbling and is higher priced
c)
Has the least amount of marbling and is less expensive
72.
Beef is high in protein.  Protein is good for
a)
giving you energy
b)
for growth and repair of the body
c)
for a healthy nervous system
73.
Beef is high in Iron. Iron is good for
a)
healthy red blood cells
b)
healthy nervous system
c)
for healthy bones
74.
Which primal cut is #1?
a)
Chuck
b)
Round
c)
Brisket
d)
Shoulder
75.
Which primal cut is #2?
a)
Chuck
b)
Rib
c)
Loin
d)
Shank
76.
Which primal cut is #3?
a)
Loin
b)
Rib
c)
Chuck
d)
Rump
77.
Which primal cut is #9?
a)
Round
b)
Rump
c)
Loin
d)
Chuck
78.
Which primal cut is #8?
a)
Shank
b)
Plate
c)
Flank
d)
Chuck
79.
Which primal cut is #7?
a)
Shank
b)
Plate
c)
Flank
d)
Chuck
80.
Which primal cut is #10?
a)
Shank
b)
Plate
c)
Flank
d)
Chuck
81.
Which primal cut is #6?
a)
Brisket
b)
Round
c)
Shoulder
d)
Chuck
82.
Which steer shows more fat across their loin?
a)
Left (black)
b)
Right (grey)
83.
Which steer shows more muscle in their shoulder?
a)
Top (grey)
b)
Bottom (black)
c)
They are both fat!!
d)
I am supposed to see muscle?!?!
84.
Which steer has more definition through the rump?
a)
Left (brown/white)
b)
Right (grey)

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