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In beef production, what percentage of cattle feed typically consists of forages?
In beef production, what percentage of cattle feed typically consists of forages?
- 60%
- 70%
- 80% (correct)
- 90%
Which of the following is NOT a factor in forage palatability?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in forage palatability?
- Leafiness
- Fertilization
- Digestibility (correct)
- Moisture content
What happens to the digestibility of forage as the plant matures?
What happens to the digestibility of forage as the plant matures?
- It increases
- It decreases (correct)
- It remains constant
- It fluctuates randomly
Which of the following best describes "bioavailability" in the context of forage?
Which of the following best describes "bioavailability" in the context of forage?
Which of the following is a goal of nutritional value in forage?
Which of the following is a goal of nutritional value in forage?
Which beef production operation involves producing one weaned calf per year weighing 230–280 kg?
Which beef production operation involves producing one weaned calf per year weighing 230–280 kg?
What is the primary focus of registered beef breeders?
What is the primary focus of registered beef breeders?
What stage in beef production occurs between weaning and feedlot entry and involves grazing with mineral and concentrate supplementation?
What stage in beef production occurs between weaning and feedlot entry and involves grazing with mineral and concentrate supplementation?
What describes the stocker stage in beef production?
What describes the stocker stage in beef production?
What is the goal of preconditioning calves before they enter feedlots?
What is the goal of preconditioning calves before they enter feedlots?
What is the recommended timeframe for cow vaccinations before calving in a cow-calf herd?
What is the recommended timeframe for cow vaccinations before calving in a cow-calf herd?
What is the feed composition ratio typically used in a feedlot operation?
What is the feed composition ratio typically used in a feedlot operation?
What is the typical duration of an intensive feedlot feeding period?
What is the typical duration of an intensive feedlot feeding period?
What is the target final weight for cattle in feedlot finishing?
What is the target final weight for cattle in feedlot finishing?
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