Government Agencies
This industry association promotes Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) to promote and ensure high-quality beef care
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)
record keeping/ book keeping
This person transports the final products or the live cattle
Trucker/ livestock hauler
Having access to clean water and a balanced diet
Freedom from hunger and thirst
The Charolais breed originated in
A. India
B. Australia
C. France
France
This is NOT an agency, but they are a producer-funded program that is about research, education and marketing.
Beef Checkoff Program
This is something you should NOT do when handling and shipping cattle. This can cause bruising, other injuries, or death.
overcrowding
This person cuts and prepares the meat. They also handle quality control.
Butcher
Have a place to be to get away from the weather
Freedom from discomfort
Which of these is NOT a beef quality grade
A. Choice
B. Good
C. Utility
D. Canner
Good
This agency enforces humane handling of slaughter, provides research, and resources to support producers
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
What is it when the producer breeds the cattle at the same time and plans to have the cows calve at the same time
A defined breeding season
Feeder
Diseases are prevented, diagnosed, and treated
Freedom from pain, injury, and disease
What breed can be red, white, or roan
A. Angus
B. Jersey
C. Belted Galloway
D. Shorthorn
Shorthorn
This agency regulates what can be used on the cattle, how certain drugs can be obtained, and ensures the meat is good to eat.
FDA ( Food and Drug Administration)
separating a sick animal(s) away from the herd for a period of time
Quarantining
This person makes sure the animals are healthy, treats diseases, and diagnoses any problems
Veterinarian
Has enough space and has proper facilities
Freedom to express normal behavior
How many compartments of the stomach are there in a cow?
They ensure the meat is labeled properly, the wholesomeness of the meat, and that the meat is high quality (this can be a veterinarian checking the carcass to make sure that it is good)
FSIS (Food Safety Inspection Services)
The animals have access to ____ and ____ at any time of the day (it is not limited).
Access to food and water
This person ensures the cattle get the right nutrients/ special rations depending on the stage of production and desired outcome. They are DESIGNING the rations
Nutritionist
Proper conditions and facilities are taken to avoid any stress or mental strain
Freedom from fear and distress
What is the average gestation length for a cow?
About 280 days