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ANSC 4405 Questions and Correct
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What could be considered as additional positive attributes of
backgrounding heifers compared to steers?
Ans: All options cited in A, B, C, and D.
a. Heifer prices decline less than steers as weight increases.
b. Light weight heifers are discounted more than heavier
weight heifers. So, it is a good opportunity to buy cheap!
c. Depending on the year, it is not uncommon for Fall -bought
heifers to sell very close to the purchase price in subsequent
Spring.
d. Potential for other markets: reproduction female, embryo
transfer receptor, etc...
If calves are supplemented during the pre-conditioning phase (0.5 to
1.5% of BW with energy + protein coproduct), the ADG on subsequent
backgrounding phase on wheat pasture is very likely to:
Ans: Decrease, because animals will start to gradually change
body composition, and show reduced compensatory growth.
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What the negative values in the table below mean?
Ans: Negative values in this table indicate that there is no way
to adjust COG and still guarantee profitability.
Assuming you will be delivering 750 lb feeder-steers in about 120 days
using a fixed contract price of $140/cwt. You have figured that to make
it possible you must purchase animals with 550 lb of shrunk BW. You
have also calculated your usual COG in your operation for this type of
animals, which is approximately $0.82/lb. Today, you are at the sale
barn, and you have to buy the calves, this way you can honor your
delivery date of 120 days. How much should be the maximum price can
you pay for the calves ($/cwt) to guarantee that you will be at least
breakeven in this business? (use 2 decimals for your answer; type just
the number)
Ans: 161.09
Grazing forage sorghum may be dangerous if grazing height is lower
than your waist height (3 feet); or if grazed right after frost; or tissue
damage (grazing-regrow); or after herbicide application; because of:
Ans: High cyanogenic glycosides level (prussic acid). This
volatile compound can be eliminated (volatilized) when forage
is hopped for hay or silage making.
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ANSC 4405 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What could be considered as additional positive attributes of
backgrounding heifers compared to steers?
Ans: All options cited in A, B, C, and D.
a. Heifer prices decline less than steers as weight increases.
b. Light weight heifers are discounted more than heavier
weight heifers. So, it is a good opportunity to buy cheap!
c. Depending on the year, it is not uncommon for Fall -bought
heifers to sell very close to the purchase price in subsequent
Spring.
d. Potential for other markets: reproduction female, embryo
transfer receptor, etc...
If calves are supplemented during the pre-conditioning phase (0.5 to
1.5% of BW with energy + protein coproduct), the ADG on subsequent
backgrounding phase on wheat pasture is very likely to:
Ans: Decrease, because animals will start to gradually change
body composition, and show reduced compensatory growth.
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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What the negative values in the table below mean?
Ans: Negative values in this table indicate that there is no way
to adjust COG and still guarantee profitability.
Assuming you will be delivering 750 lb feeder-steers in about 120 days
using a fixed contract price of $140/cwt. You have figured that to make
it possible you must purchase animals with 550 lb of shrunk BW. You
have also calculated your usual COG in your operation for this type of
animals, which is approximately $0.82/lb. Today, you are at the sale
barn, and you have to buy the calves, this way you can honor your
delivery date of 120 days. How much should be the maximum price can
you pay for the calves ($/cwt) to guarantee that you will be at least
breakeven in this business? (use 2 decimals for your answer; type just
the number)
Ans: 161.09
Grazing forage sorghum may be dangerous if grazing height is lower
than your waist height (3 feet); or if grazed right after frost; or tissue
damage (grazing-regrow); or after herbicide application; because of:
Ans: High cyanogenic glycosides level (prussic acid). This
volatile compound can be eliminated (volatilized) when forage
is hopped for hay or silage making.
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