30 Questions
Which industry accounts for over half of the total annual agricultural cash receipts in the United States?
Livestock Industry
Which state is among the top states in beef cattle production based on the text?
Nebraska
What do Seedstock operations primarily focus on?
Genetic improvements within a breed
At what age range are calves typically cared for in Stocker Operations?
12 months to 17 months
What is the main focus of Cow-Calf Producers?
Breeding cows to produce calves
Which type of cattle operation raises large numbers of animals in a more confined area?
Feedlot
What is the process called when feed is forced back up the esophagus to be chewed further in ruminant animals?
Rumination
What are the building blocks of protein that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, and are essential for growth and maintenance of cells?
Amino acids
What is the term used to describe the involuntary muscular contractions that create wave-like movements to move canal contents?
Peristalsis
What is the term used to describe the partially digested feed that is acidic, semifluid, gray, and pulpy that is produced in the stomach and sent to the small intestine?
Chyme
What are the small finger-like projections in the intestinal wall that increase the surface area and aid in digestive absorption?
Villi
What is the term used to describe the process of taking digested parts of feed into the bloodstream?
Absorption
What is a key physical characteristic used to distinguish breeds of livestock animals?
Color and/or color patterns
Which of the following beef cattle breeds is known for its white to light straw color and larger stature?
Charolais
What is the term used to describe the lump on the back of the Brahman breed of cattle?
Hump
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Simmental breed of beef cattle?
Distinct color pattern
What is the term used to describe the area between the loin and tail of a cattle?
Rump
Which of the following characteristics is associated with the Brahman breed of cattle?
Resistance to insects and tolerance to heat
What is the most economical and desirable carcass grade for beef?
Choice
Which of the following is NOT a factor used to determine the yield grade of a beef carcass?
Marbling score
What is the primary purpose of the Commercial beef grade?
For processing into lunch meats, soup, and canned products
What does a higher yield grade number indicate about a beef carcass?
Less muscling and more fat
Why do cattle need to get 'very fat' according to the text?
To obtain enough marbling for higher grades
What grade is meat that is inspected but not marked with a Prime or Choice stamp?
Select
At what approximate age are beef cattle sent for processing?
18-22 months
Where do feedlots purchase their animals from?
From stockers or cow-calf producers through livestock markets
What do most packing facilities process animals into?
Primal and subprimal cuts
Compared to swine and poultry, beef cattle production takes ___ time.
More
Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe cattle?
Boar
What physical characteristic distinguishes intact male cattle from females?
Extra muscle in the neck area
Learn about the significance of beef cattle, livestock, dairy, and poultry in the food animal industry. Explore their economic impact with a focus on beef production in the United States and the projected demand for exports.
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