Livestock Industry1
How many states does milk production take place in?
All 50
With the use of __________ and _________, breeders are able to prevent injuries to animals as well as control the prodigy.
Embryo Transfer and Artificial Insemination
Intramuscular fat is more commonly referred to as ________.
Marbeling
What is the oldest way of transporting cattle to the market?
Cattle Drive
What does "CAFO" stand for?
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
Originally, fairs and shows were done in order for farmers to ______ and ______.
Show and sell their animals
What are the two main breed "identities" for cattle?
Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus
Which year were the first livestock animals brought over to the new world?
1493
All leftover fat and meat from the carcasses are referred to as _______.
Trim
The Brahman breed would be an example of ________ cattle.
Bos Indicus
When animals are being used to pull loads, these animals are commonly referred as _________ animals.
Draft
The __________ industry has come a long way from letting animals roam and graze freely to ___________ Animal Feeding Operations.
Livestock - Concentrated
Instead of ___________ animals on an as needed basis, animals began to be slaughtered in excess during the ___________ months.
Slaughtering - Winter
___________ take their new animals back to their ranches and use them to increase the ____________ of animals as well as the productivity of that animal.
Breeders - Number
*BONUS* What is the most popular cattle breed?
Black Angus