Cow Calf Operation
What type of cow gives birth to first time calves?
Heifers
What is the rate of gain for stocker cattle?
2.5 lbs per head a day
How much water do feed lots use in a day?
25-30 Gallons
What is the primary goal of a seedstock operation?
Produce/Breed
Whats a supplement calves can get?
Growth Hormones
How old are stocker cows?
12-14 months old
How long do cows stay in feed lots?
6 months
Whats the main seed stock cattle?
Angus
Calves at weaning are how many months?
7
Where do the cows from a stocker go?
To farmers or feedlots
What is compensatory gain?
period of rapid gain, following a period of feed restriction
What are the key metrics seedstock producers focus on?
Fertility
When are calves pulled away from their mom?
After Weaning
Whats the weight of the cows when the stocker gets them?
600-800 lbs
What stage last about 75 days or more, focuses on depositing fat for marbling and quality.
The final stage
How do seedstock producers market their cattle?
Treaty Sales
Where are growth hormones placed on the calf?
Behind the ear
What is a seedstock producer?
Improvements in genetics
About how many cows are in one feed lot?
50-350 head
Where is the largest Seed Stock producer at in the U.S
South Dakota