Cattle Basics
What is a mature female bovine called?
What is cow?
What is the process of giving birth called in cattle?
What is Calving?
What is the primary food source for cattle on a pasture?
What is Forage/grass?
Who is the animal health professional who diagnoses and treats cattle?
What is Veterinarian?
What is money earned from selling cattle called?
What is Revenue/income?
What is a mature male bovine called?
What is Bull?
Why is identification important in a cattle herd?
What is It allows producers to keep track of individual animals and their records
What mineral is commonly provided to cattle through a mineral supplement?
What is Salt or minerals such as calcium and phosphorus?
Why are vaccinations important?
What is They help protect cattle from certain diseases?
What is money spent to operate the ranch called?
What is Expenses?
What is a young bovine called?
What is Calf?
What is one reason producers rotate cattle between pastures?
What is To prevent overgrazing and allow pastures to recover
Why do cattle need access to clean water?
What is Water is essential for normal body functions, health, and growth?
What should a producer do if an animal appears sick?
What is Separate/monitor the animal as appropriate and consult a veterinarian or follow the operation's veterinary plan?
If a ranch earns $20,000 and spends $15,000, what is the difference?
What is $5,000?
What is a young female that has not yet had a calf yet?
What is Heifer?
Name two things a producer should monitor during calving season
What is Cow/calf health and signs of calving problems.
Name two common feed sources used for cattle.
What is Hay and pasture/forage?
Name two signs that could indicate a calf needs attention.
What is Not nursing, weakness, unusual behavior, or not eating?
Name three expenses a cow-calf producer might have.
What is Feed, veterinary care, fencing, equipment, labor, pasture, or other operating costs?
What is the term for removing a calf from its mother?
What is weaning?
Why are accurate records important to a cow-calf operation?
What is They help producers make better breeding, health, management, and financial decisions.
Why might a producer provide supplemental feed during certain times of the year?
What is Pasture may not provide enough nutrients because of weather, season, drought, or increased animal needs.
Why is observing cattle every day an important management practice?
What is It helps producers notice changes in behavior, health, eating, or movement early?
Why do cattle producers pay attention to cattle market prices?
What is Market prices affect the income they may receive when selling cattle?