Beef Cattle
How long is beef cattle gestation?
9 months
How many eye lids do dogs have?
3
rabbits are considered livestock and fall under USDA regulations for slaughter true or false
false
true or false camelids are ungulates
true
cats have an excellent sense of smell with over 200 olefactory cells true or false
True
Beef is the number 2 selling meat in the US True or False?
False
what function do dogs whickers serve?
sense changes in air flow, help navigate around objects
Housing for rabbit production is called what?
Rabbitry
Ostrich deal with predators by _________________
Running and fleaing from the predator
Cats meow to communicate with each other T/F
false
Average beef cattle herd size
40
How long is canine gestation?
about 63 days
Bison meat is most similar to what other type of meat?
beef
Guanaco require water on a daily basis where Vicuna do not require water daily true or false
false
What can cause beef to be blood shot ?
Rupture of capillaries in lean tissue due to increase blood pressure from extreme stress at time of stun from poor stun, poor stick
describe the slaughter process of beef
Animals are transported to processor, time to settle after shipping, maneuvered through holding pens to a chute system, proper handling extremely important, placed into a stun box or conveyor, stunned, immediate exsanguination
what do cats have on their muzzle that help to detect changes in air flow and move around objects
vibrissae
why is protecting genetic diversity in bison herds so important
fewer bison than cattle, smaller herds, smaller markets
how long is camel gestation?
12-14 months
What are some industry careers available in the cattle industry?
USDA Grader, Inspector, Inspector Vet, welfare auditor, state inspector, marketing, consumer engagement
What is post-mortem glycosis ?
Carcass looks dark red due to lactic acid build up
Calm, relaxed cat behavior looks like?
Ears forward, whiskers relaxed
How much pasture space is required for Bison?
2-3 acres per cow
Ostrich use their feathers manly for
to show dominance and courtship
4 important factors in puppy management