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Cow = Female that has had one or more calves Bull = Intact, sexually mature male Calf = Newborn of either sex Calve = Verb, to give birth
Calf = Intact male that has not reached sexual maturity Heifer = Female that has not had a calf Steer = Neutered male of any age Polled = Born without horns
What is the average weaning weight of the cow/calf
What is the average weaning weight of the cow/calf
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Preconditioning involves a vaccination, nutrition and management program designed to prepare young cattle to withstand the stress of weaning and shipment
Preconditioning involves a vaccination, nutrition and management program designed to prepare young cattle to withstand the stress of weaning and shipment
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What is the average birth weight of the cow/calf
What is the average birth weight of the cow/calf
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Which of the following helps to determine weaning weight?
Which of the following helps to determine weaning weight?
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Weaned cattle that are turned out on pasture/corn stalks, have an average daily gain of 2lb, and are moved to the feedlot at 800-900lb
Weaned cattle that are turned out on pasture/corn stalks, have an average daily gain of 2lb, and are moved to the feedlot at 800-900lb
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Cattle that are purchased at 800-900lb, have restricted exercise and are fed concentrates for 90-120 days and have an average daily gain of 3lb
Cattle that are purchased at 800-900lb, have restricted exercise and are fed concentrates for 90-120 days and have an average daily gain of 3lb
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Kosher processing refers to
Kosher processing refers to
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The captive bolt renders the animal unconscious
The captive bolt renders the animal unconscious
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Cuts of meat
Cuts of meat
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Beef grading, Quality is based on marbling, firmness and color
Beef grading, Quality is based on marbling, firmness and color
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Maturity (age of animal at slaughter, not duration of storage)
Maturity (age of animal at slaughter, not duration of storage)
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E grading means that the animal was slaughtered at what age?
E grading means that the animal was slaughtered at what age?
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What is the lactation period for a dairy cow?
What is the lactation period for a dairy cow?
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Dairy cows have a dry period, how long is it
Dairy cows have a dry period, how long is it
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How long is the calving interval of the dairy cow
How long is the calving interval of the dairy cow
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For dairy cows, when does milk production peak?
For dairy cows, when does milk production peak?
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How often should cows be milked
How often should cows be milked
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Replacement heifers, what percentage of the herd is replaced each year?
Replacement heifers, what percentage of the herd is replaced each year?
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Dairy steers are fed out as "beef" cattle and their end market are fast food restaurants
Dairy steers are fed out as "beef" cattle and their end market are fast food restaurants
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Beef cows can produce veal calves
Beef cows can produce veal calves
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Veal cows are a dairy product
Veal cows are a dairy product
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Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
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Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
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The Charolais is a bos taurus breed that evolved from feral Spanish cattle independent of genetic manipulation by people
The Charolais is a bos taurus breed that evolved from feral Spanish cattle independent of genetic manipulation by people
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The Texas Longhorn is a bos taurus breed that evolved from feral Spanish cattle independent of genetic manipulation by people
The Texas Longhorn is a bos taurus breed that evolved from feral Spanish cattle independent of genetic manipulation by people
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Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding assets
Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding assets
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Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding assets
Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding assets
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Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding liability
Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding liability
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Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding liability
Match the beef cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding liability
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Match the breed to the corresponding characteristic
Match the breed to the corresponding characteristic
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Match the beef cow breed to its corresponding assets
Match the beef cow breed to its corresponding assets
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A liability associated with the Santa Gertrudis beef cow breed is
A liability associated with the Santa Gertrudis beef cow breed is
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Match the dairy cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
Match the dairy cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
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Match the dairy cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
Match the dairy cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding characteristic
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Which of the following is the most common breed of dairy cattle?
Which of the following is the most common breed of dairy cattle?
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Match the dairy cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding comment
Match the dairy cow breed (bos taurus) to its corresponding comment
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