ANSI 4613 exam 1 Cow-Calf Exam With
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T CORRECT ANSWERS The US beef cattle industry ranks as one of the most, if not
the most, complex industries in the world
T CORRECT ANSWERS The dairy industry contributes to the U.S. beef supply,
accounting for nearly 25% of the fed cattle produced in the US
T CORRECT ANSWERS Typically the value per pound of weaned calves, yearlings, fed
cattle and cull cows is lowest during the times of the year when the supply of each is
highest
T CORRECT ANSWERS Science indicates that preconditioning practices will lead to
improved calf health and performance as they move through the production chain which
is why buyers will pay a premium for weaned calves that have been backgrounded
T CORRECT ANSWERS Beef production is a big business in Oklahoma. Cattle and
calves are typically the number one revenue generating ag commodity in this state.
F CORRECT ANSWERS In cow-calf production, it is harder to control your cost of
production and easier to control the value of your product
T CORRECT ANSWERS In regard to cow-calf production in the US, the majority of
cow-calf producers have few cows; and, the majority of the cows are owned and
controlled by a minority of producers who operate on a larger scale
T CORRECT ANSWERS Because of the economy size, the cost of production (per
cow) for small herds tend to run higher than for larger herds in which the cost of a farm
truck or machinery are spread out over more cows
T CORRECT ANSWERS Recent survey and marketing data has identified that adoption
of castration, dehorning, and implantation , three very specific management practices
proven to add value and increase efficiency in cow-calf operations have been on the
decrease with many producers citing a lack of expertise/experience needed to
implement these practices
F CORRECT ANSWERS With regard to breed composition, mature size and milk
potential, there is one "optimum", "ideal" biological type of commercial cow that fits all
geographic regions, climates, variable production systems and final beef markets in the
US
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T CORRECT ANSWERS The US beef cattle industry ranks as one of the most, if not
the most, complex industries in the world
T CORRECT ANSWERS The dairy industry contributes to the U.S. beef supply,
accounting for nearly 25% of the fed cattle produced in the US
T CORRECT ANSWERS Typically the value per pound of weaned calves, yearlings, fed
cattle and cull cows is lowest during the times of the year when the supply of each is
highest
T CORRECT ANSWERS Science indicates that preconditioning practices will lead to
improved calf health and performance as they move through the production chain which
is why buyers will pay a premium for weaned calves that have been backgrounded
T CORRECT ANSWERS Beef production is a big business in Oklahoma. Cattle and
calves are typically the number one revenue generating ag commodity in this state.
F CORRECT ANSWERS In cow-calf production, it is harder to control your cost of
production and easier to control the value of your product
T CORRECT ANSWERS In regard to cow-calf production in the US, the majority of
cow-calf producers have few cows; and, the majority of the cows are owned and
controlled by a minority of producers who operate on a larger scale
T CORRECT ANSWERS Because of the economy size, the cost of production (per
cow) for small herds tend to run higher than for larger herds in which the cost of a farm
truck or machinery are spread out over more cows
T CORRECT ANSWERS Recent survey and marketing data has identified that adoption
of castration, dehorning, and implantation , three very specific management practices
proven to add value and increase efficiency in cow-calf operations have been on the
decrease with many producers citing a lack of expertise/experience needed to
implement these practices
F CORRECT ANSWERS With regard to breed composition, mature size and milk
potential, there is one "optimum", "ideal" biological type of commercial cow that fits all
geographic regions, climates, variable production systems and final beef markets in the
US
