WorksheetsBeef Industry Operations Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
How much does a calf weigh when it is born?
15-20 pounds
60-100 pounds
125-150 pounds
300-350 pounds
At this stage, cows are giving birth to calves where they will live off its mother's milk and graze grass in a pasture
Your table
Cow-Calf Operation
Livestock Auction
Weaning
What does the term "weaning" mean?
Selling a calf at auction
Breeding a calf
Separating calves from their mother so they can start eating solid food
Herding cows into a smaller pasture
About how old are calves when they are weaned from their mother
2 weeks old
3 months old
8 months old
10 years old
After weaning, cattle continue to grow and thrive by grazing during this stage...
Weaning
Feedyard
Stockers & Backgrounders
Cow-Calf Operation
This is where farmers and ranchers sell their cattle
Livestock Auction
Processing plant
Feedyard
Community market
The 5th stage of beef production is when cattle move here. They typically spend 4-6 moths here, during which they have constant access to water, room to move around and free to graze and eat
Cow-Calf Operation
Feedyard
Packing Plant
Weaning
When cattle are sent to be processed at the packing plant, how much do they typically weigh?
200-300 pounds
500-600 pounds
800-900 pounds
1,200-1,400 pounds
This is the 6th stage of beef production where cattle are sent to be processed. Safety, animal care and quality are very important here.
Packing Plant
Feedyard
McDonalds
Cow-Calf Operation
The last step of beef production is..
Weaning
Beef on your table
Packing Plant
Stockers & Backgrounders
