CATTLE FACTS
cattle have four stomachs
False
The main food cattle eat while grazing
Grass/forage
This term describes beef raised mainly on grass
Grass-fed beef
Beef farmers don’t care about this
Myth: Animal welfare
Grazing helps maintain this type of land
Pasture/rangeland
This is checked daily to catch illness early
Cattle behavior/Apperance
This feed helps cattle gain weight before market
Grain
The final stage before beef reaches consumers
Processing/harvesting
Fact: Beef hormones are this
Strictly regulated
Beef farming supports these communities
Rural communities
Calm handling helps reduce this in cattle
Stress
What percent of grains and forages are needed for a high-energy diet?
80% of grains and 20% of forages.
This animal gender is often used for beef production
Steers
Myth: All beef farms are this type of operation
Factory farms
Farmers reduce waste by using this
Manure as fertilizer
Shelter protects cattle from this type of weather
Extreme Weather
Cattle chew their food again through this process
Rumination (chewing cud)
his inspection ensures beef is safe to eat
USDA inspection
Fact: Farmers follow these for animal care
Animal welfare regulations/guidelines
This natural process is part of cattle digestion
Methane production
Professional who keeps cattle healthy?
Veterinarian
one pound of US-produced beef uses about ____ gallons of water.
1,800 Gallons of water
This age range when cattle are usually harvested
18–24 months
Myth: Cattle are raised in poor these
Living conditions
Sustainable practices help protect this
Natural resources