Livestock 101
Livestock can be dangerous?
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
Name the type of operation that markets weaned calves.
Cow Calf Operator - There are over 800,000 ranchers in the USA
In Europe there are still examples of rudimentary squeeze Chutes dating back how far?
A] 1900s -- 1938 Powder River Invents the all steel Classic Panel. John Deere copies Powder River's green color scheme.
B] 1800s -- 1837 John Deere invents steel plough.
C] 1700s -- Cotton gin is invented
D] 1600s -- 1658 Ranch operations reach the USA.
E]1500s -- 1599 First practical green house is invented.
E] 1500s -- 1599 First practical green house is invented.
Reasons for the modern rancher to utilize modern steel livestock handling equipment.
[A]: Safety for people and animals
[B]: Smaller labor pools
[C]: Lower stress on people and animals
[D]: Did we mention safety
[E]: All of the above
[E]: All of the above
Within the spectrum of Cow/calf operations there are 3 regional distinctions -- Name 2 of these distinctions.
Weather Patterns
Land use practices
Labor pools