Beef Production Final Exam MCQ Questions & Answers Already Graded A+

How do you improve cost efficiency? - increase output and reduced costs incurred by suckler cow How much does it cost to maintain a suckler cow and a calf to the weanling stage? - 635 euros How much does it cost to maintain the suckler cow? - 552 euros How much is the feeding cost? - 420 euros What is the largest variable cost in beef production and how much does it account for? - feed- 65% What percent does the cow herd account for of the annual feed costs in a calf to weaning system? - 85% What percent does the cow herd account for of the annual feed costs in a calf to beef system? - 50% What is the energy requirement measurement for suckler cows and slow growing animals? - UFL What is the energy requirement measurement for rapidly growing and fattening animals? - UFV What is the energy value of grazed grass? - 1 UFL/kg DM What are the three most important stages of feed requirements in the suckler cow? - mating/breeding, calving, and weaningWhat does management of BCS have implications for? - cow reproductive performance, milk yield, health and wellbeing, and calving difficulty