Calves
In what season are calves usually born?
Late winter and early spring
What are people who raise cattle called?
What do cattle eat at feedlots?
Grain and hay
What are people who raise cattle called?
Cattlemen
What are the two main uses for cattle?
Milk and meat
How old is a calf before it can stand or walk?
A calf can stand and walk as soon as it’s born.
Where do beef cattle go after backgrounding?
What do newborn calves eat?
Mothers milk or milk replacement
What are female cattle that have had a calf called?
Cow
What are animals with four compartment stomachs called?
Ruminants
How old are calves when they are weaned?
About six months old
Why do ranchers move cattle from place to place?
To make sure the cattle have enough to eat and drink
What do cattle eat during backgrounding?
Mostly grasses or other plants they find on the range/pasture.
What are male cattle that are only raised for meat called?
Steers
What does it mean for an animal to be weaned?
Separated from their mother.
How much do newborn calves usually weigh?
Between 55 and 90 pounds
How long do beef cattle spend at the feedlot?
Four to six months
How can you check the freshness of beef products?
Look at the date on the package label.
What are female cattle that have never had a calf called?
Heifer
How much of a beef animal’s weight becomes meat?
What are the people who care for weaned calves called?
Stockers or backgrounders
How old are cattle when they are slaughtered?
18 months
Can humans digest grass? Why or why not?
No, humans cannot digest the cellulose in grass.
What are cattle that are or will become fathers called?
Bull
What does ZIP stand for?
Zinc, iron, and protein