Occupations in the Beef Industry
A person who rides pins and takes care to cattle
What is a cowboy ?
What is Angus Cattle
A young female cow that has not had a calf yet.
What is a heifer?
A place where cattle go to get fed out the rest of their lives before processing
What is a feed-yard?
When a baby calf goes from milk to forages
What does it mean to be weaned?
A person who cares for cattle
What is a rancher
What is a Hereford?
A male bull that is not intact.
What is a steer?
What is a processing plant?
What happens before cattle die?
What is a vet?
A cattle breed that is known for a hump on their back
What is Brahman Cattle?
A female that has had a baby.
What is a cow?
meeting all the animals need to ensure a low- stress life
What is welfare?
Proper ventilation
What is important in transportation?
Someone who provides food for cattle
Farmer
Red and white roan, known for being a dual purpose
What is a Shorthorn cattle breed?
A male cow that is still intact.
What is a bull?
Freedom from hunger and thirst, Freedom from discomfort, Freedom from pain,Freedom to express normal behavior, Freedom from distress
What are the 5 Fs?
Someone who makes sure cattle have a balanced diet
What is a nutritionist?
Someone who inspects meat, welfare and makes sure that everything is going smoothly and humanely
What is a USDA Inspector
White or tan cattle known for a more lean beef
What are Charlois Cattle?
A mom/baby that stays together until a baby is weaned
What is a cow-calf pair?
A calf that is getting weaned off of its mom
What is a Stocker calf?
95%
What percentage of ranches are family owned?