Beef Cattle
What type of stomach do beef cattle have?
Ruminant
What is the first milk produced by a cow after giving birth called?
Colostrum
Monogastric
Meat Production
What are the three main types of sheep breeds?
Meat, Wool, and Dairy
Name one type of feed beef cattle commonly eat.
Corn or Hay
How many stomach compartments do dairy cows have?
Four
What is the average litter size for pigs?
10-12 piglets
How long are eggs kept in an incubator before hatching?
18 days
How many lambs are usually born at once?
Twins are common
what are the four segments of the beef industry?
Cow-calf, Stocker, Feedlot, Packing Plant
5-7 Years
Why are sows kept in farrowing crates?
To prevent them from crushing piglets
What is a key practice to prevent diseases in poultry farming?
Biosecurity Measures
What is the term for a young sheep?
Lamb
What is the purpose of a stocker operation?
To grow young cattle before they enter the feedlot
How much milk does a dairy cow produce per day?
About 8 Gallons
At what age are piglets weaned?
About 3 weeks old
How many eggs does a hen typically lay per year?
Around 250 eggs
What are the three segments of the sheep industry?
Purebred Operations, Commercial Flocks, Feedlots
When do most cows give birth (calving season)?
Winter to Spring
What are dairy cows typically bedded with for comfort?
Straw, sand, or sawdust
What is a farrow-to-finish operation?
A farm that completes all phases of hog production
What happens to eggs before they are shipped to stores?
They are washed and checked for quality
What is the purpose of a commercial flock?
To raise lambs for market