Ag Systems Certification Plus 2 Verified Answers

Ag Systems Certification Plus 2 Verified Answers Angus Name this Brahman Name this Brangus Name this Charolais Name this Chinana Name this Hereford Hereford Santa Gertudis Santa Gertudis Simmental Simmental Texas Longhorn Name this Cattle: Giving Birth Calving Cattle: Young Female that has not given birth Heifer Cattle: Intact Mature Male Bull Cattle: Mature Female that has given birth Cow Cattle: Castrated Male Steer breeding occurring via natural, sexual contact Natural Breeding placement of semen into the uterus by a method other than physical sexual contact Artificial Insemination embryos are placed into the uterus of a female with the intent to establish a pregnancy Embryo Transfer process of producing genetically identical organisms Cloning removing the testes to prevent unwanted breeding, leads to better meat quality and results in less fighting and aggressive behavior Castration testicles are removed using a scalpel or knife Surgical Castration bloodless method using rubber bands around the spermatic cord which cuts off blood supply to the testicles Elastic Banding this method crushes the blood vessels which interrupts blood supply to the testicles Burdizzo to remove or prevent the growth of horns to protect humans and other animals from being injured Dehorning Hot Iron Branding Freeze Branding Ear Tagging Tattooing Identification Methods Final phase of the cattle production before the animals are sent to slaughter. Cattle are fed corn-based diet. When animals reach the proper degree of finish, they are sold to slaughter. Usually around 18 to 24 months, weighing 800 to 1500 pounds. Beef Cattle Operations: Feedlot