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ANSC 4405 Questions and Correct
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Cattle can be found throughout U.S territory, however, the following 3
states comprehend the greatest number of cattle on feed:
Ans: Texas, Kansas & Nebraska
When selling cattle on the "grid", premiums are based on:
Ans: Quality and yield grades
Protein in the carcass of beef cattle linearly increases as animal
approaches mature weight (harvesting point), while fat content
(mainly subcutaneous) exponentially increases during the terminal
period.
Ans: True, and therefore the risk of discounts for carcasses
increases as cattle is fed beyond the mature body weight.
Carcasses grading choice will receive on average a premium of
$12.43/cwt. Therefore, this explains why such quality grade is among
the targets for carcass characteristics.
Ans: False, because a carcass grading choice does not receive a
premium or a discount.
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Find below the major beef packers in the U.S.
Ans: All the above except by "c and d"
The U.S. Beef Industry exports approximately the same amount of
beef that U.S. import from other countries. However, the beef
exported has a high-added value (high marbling), while imported beef
is basically represented by lean cuts. Match the country with its
respective designation as a country for U.S. 2019 beef exports or
imports:
Ans: Japan- export
South Korea- export
Mexico- export/import
Canada- export/import
Hong Kong/China- export
Taiwan- export
Australia- import
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ANSC 4405 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Cattle can be found throughout U.S territory, however, the following 3
states comprehend the greatest number of cattle on feed:
Ans: Texas, Kansas & Nebraska
When selling cattle on the "grid", premiums are based on:
Ans: Quality and yield grades
Protein in the carcass of beef cattle linearly increases as animal
approaches mature weight (harvesting point), while fat content
(mainly subcutaneous) exponentially increases during the terminal
period.
Ans: True, and therefore the risk of discounts for carcasses
increases as cattle is fed beyond the mature body weight.
Carcasses grading choice will receive on average a premium of
$12.43/cwt. Therefore, this explains why such quality grade is among
the targets for carcass characteristics.
Ans: False, because a carcass grading choice does not receive a
premium or a discount.
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Find below the major beef packers in the U.S.
Ans: All the above except by "c and d"
The U.S. Beef Industry exports approximately the same amount of
beef that U.S. import from other countries. However, the beef
exported has a high-added value (high marbling), while imported beef
is basically represented by lean cuts. Match the country with its
respective designation as a country for U.S. 2019 beef exports or
imports:
Ans: Japan- export
South Korea- export
Mexico- export/import
Canada- export/import
Hong Kong/China- export
Taiwan- export
Australia- import
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