FUN FACTS
What breed of beef cattle is the most popular?
Black Angus
What grade do you want your steak to be?
Prime or choice
Name one of the non-proven labels.
Non-GMO, Antibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Grass Finished, & Grain Finished
Where does cattle production start?
Cow-calf production
What breed of cattle is most popular for dairy feeders?
Holsteins
Name one of the three lowest grades of beef.
Utility, canner, & cutter
What is the only USDA certified label?
Certified Organic
What are dairy calves fed before they get finished?
Milk replacer
Where is the U.S. ranked world wide for beef consumption?
Third
What is the highest grade of beef?
Prime
Name one of labels that describes the cattle's consumption.
Grass fed & grain finished
What is the first step of the butchering process?
Live inspection
Where is beef ranked worldwide for meat consumption?
Third
Name one of the grades that lacks marbling.
Standard & Commercial
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically modified organism
What type of diet do calves get fed in the feed lot?
Precise and high energy
How much beef does the average person consume in a year?
57 pounds
Name one of the grades that will most likely be made into hamburger meat.
Utility, cutter, & canner
Where do grain finished cattle spend most of their life?
Pasture
How much do calves typically weigh when they leave the cow-calf operation?
300-700 pounds