The Cow-Calf Process
Young Female cow that has not borne a calf
Heifer
Natural removal of a suckling calf from its mother
Weaning
Treatment used for the improvement of animals affected by disease
Antibiotics
Resource used for cattle production, often when crops cannot be grown on it
Land
What are the two different types of scientific names in Beef
Bos Tarus
Bos Indicus
Young neutered male bovine animal primarily raised for beef
Steer
Removal of the testicles of a male animal
Castration
Time period that must pass between an animal receiving an antibiotic treatment and going to harvest
Withdrawal Time
Grazing cattle on this type of land helps prevent noxious weed invasion and wildfires
Public Land
What is the meat of beef animal called?
Beef
Uncastrated male bovine animal
Process of removing horns
Dehorning
The organization that routinely tests for antibiotic residues and has zero tolerance for residue violations
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Farms and ranches provide habitat for America’s ________
Wildlife
9 months
Young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year
Calf
Aids in animal identification and record keeping
Branding
Selectively breeding cattle to improve product quality
Genetic Selection
This is reduced when producers improve efficiency
Carbon Footprint
What does MBA stand for in Livestock Production class?
Master of Beef Advocacy
Fully grown female, kept to produce milk or beef
Cow
Used to prevent and treat disease
Vaccinating
Classification of beef that contains 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, less than 10 grams of total fat
Lean Beef
The beef industry defines sustainable beef as meeting growing ______ ______ by balancing environmental responsibility, economic opportunity, and social diligence throughout the supply chain
Global Demand
What is the name of your favorite Ag Teacher?
Any one but Mr. Poland