FUN FACTS
GRADING
LABELS
PRODUCTION
100

What breed of beef cattle is the most popular?

Black Angus

100

What grade do you want your steak to be?

Prime or choice

100

Name one of the non-proven labels.

Non-GMO, Antibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Grass Finished, & Grain Finished

100

Where does cattle production start?

Cow-calf production

200

What breed of cattle is most popular for dairy feeders?

Holsteins 

200

Name one of the three lowest grades of beef. 

Utility, canner, & cutter

200

What is the only USDA certified label?

Certified Organic

200

What are dairy calves fed before they get finished?

Milk replacer

300

Where is the U.S. ranked world wide for beef consumption?

Third

300

What is the highest grade of beef?

Prime

300

Name one of labels that describes the cattle's consumption.

Grass fed & grain finished

300

What is the first step of the butchering process?

Live inspection

400

Where is beef ranked worldwide for meat consumption?

Third

400

Name one of the grades that lacks marbling.

Standard & Commercial

400

What does GMO stand for?

Genetically modified organism

400

What type of diet do calves get fed in the feed lot?

Precise and high energy

500

How much beef does the average person consume in a year?

57 pounds

500

Name one of the grades that will most likely be made into hamburger meat.

Utility, cutter, & canner

500

Where do grain finished cattle spend most of their life?

Pasture

500

How much do calves typically weigh when they leave the cow-calf operation?

300-700 pounds

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