Breeding Heifers
4-H
Market Steer
Beef Project ++
100
What does the term heifer refer to?
A female who hasn't had a calf, usually under 2 years of age.
100
What is the 4-H Motto
To Make the Best Better
100
What is an ideal weight range for a finished market steer?
1200-1400
100
Other than showing what is another beef project idea?
Correct.
200
What is the most important thing we look for when evaluating breeding animals
Structure.
200
What is the official color for 4-H
Green
200
What are two of the 4 things we use to evaluate market steers?
Muscle, Market Readiness, Balance, Structure
200
Other than a poster what are some other 4-H Beef project ideas?
Correct.
300
What does the term A.I. stand for?
Artificial Insemination
300
What is the 4-H emblem?
The cloverleaf
300
Name a breed of cattle that might have horns.
Various
300
Other than a Project talk or demonstration what are some other 4-H Beef Project ideas?
Correct
400
What does the term gestation mean?
The time between a heifer getting bred and having a calf. Around 283 days.
400
What do the 4 H's represent
Head, Hands, Heart and Health
400
Is it smarter to halter break steers when they are little or big?
Little! It makes it so much easier.
400
Other than a petting zoo what are some other 4-H Beef project ideas?
Correct
500
What does the term dystocia mean?
Calving Difficulty
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What is the best part of 4-H?
ALL OF IT!
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What does the term marbling refer to?
Fat in the meat.
500
Other than a cooking demonstration using beef what are some other Beef Project ideas?
Correct
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