Cattle Breeds
This breed, originally from Scotland, is known for being naturally polled (hornless) and producing high-quality beef. It is the most popular breed in America
What is Angus?
Cattle need this essential nutrient more than anything else to survive.
What is Water?
The agriculture building on campus.
What is Plumas Hall?
This common fast-food item is made from ground beef and served in a bun.
What is a hamburger?
Capital of California.
What is Sacramento?
This red and white breed is known for its hardiness and maternal instinct, and was one of the first breeds brought to the U.S.
What is Hereford?
This historical cowboy task involved long treks across hundreds of miles, with the cowboys guiding large herds from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s.
What is a Cattle Drive?
The University Farm was established in this year.
When is 1960?
This segment in the beef industry provides the genetic base for breeding stock. The Beef Unit is an example of this.
What is a Seedstock Producer?
Event that spurred mass migration to California and led to it becoming a state in 1850.
What is the Gold Rush?
The most popular Continental (European) breed in the U.S., this breed is from Switzerland and is known for it's size and lean muscle. Normally black or red in color.
What is Simmental?
Ranchers use this device to give cattle a brand with the ranch's unique symbol.
What is a Branding Iron?
Chico State opened in this year.
When is 1889?
This is the largest feedlot in California. It is off of I-5 in the San Joaquin Valley.
What is Harris Ranch?
The animal on the California Flag.
What is a Grizzly Bear?
This black and horned breed originates from Japan with an extreme emphasis on marbling and quality grade.
What is Wagyu?
This is the first milk a cow produces after giving birth, providing essential nutrients and antibodies to the calf.
What is Colostrum?
The current dean of the of the College of Agriculture. They got appointed this year.
Who is Kevin Patton?
This number is how many steers are born in the United States every year.
What is 0?
This is California's national ranking in terms of cattle/calves inventory.
What is 4th?
This horned, red breed was developed at a famous ranch in Texas, consisting of part shorthorn and Brahman. It is known for it's Heat tolerance and as a crossbreeding option
What is Santa Gertrudis?
This disease is caused by Clostridium bacteria and can be deadly to young cattle if they are not vaccinated. It is commonly called...
What is Blackleg?
This is the acreage of the Chico State farm, and additionally how many acres are dedicated to crops vs livestock.
What is 800 acres with 650 for crops and 150 for livestock?
Name given to a female bovine that was born sterile.
What is a Freemartin?
In this year cattle were first brought into California. They came from Baja California into San Diego for Spanish missions and settlements. (Decade)
When is 1769?