ANSC 4405: Feedlot Exam 3 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Beef industry segmentation - CORRECT ANSWER - Seedstock-> Cow calf -> Stocker
(grower) -> Finisher -> Packer -> Purveyor -> retail
Function as a means of finishing cattle to ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physiological maturity prior to harvest
Feed high concentrate rations to speed up ________ and improve _________of BEEF -
CORRECT ANSWER - maturity; palatability
Finish cattle from 600-800lb -> - CORRECT ANSWER - 1000- 1350 lb
What states in the US have the most feedlots - CORRECT ANSWER - Kansas, Nebraska,
and Texas.
Animals under ________ lb go to the feedlot - CORRECT ANSWER - 600lb
Quality Grade basics - CORRECT ANSWER - Prime, Premium choice, choice, select, and
other
If enough energy in the diet, then fat will - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase
Main Packers in the U.S. - CORRECT ANSWER - Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National
Beef.
, Ultimate goals during finishing phase? - CORRECT ANSWER - Live weight pricing,
carcass weight pricing, grid pricing or alliance marketing (premium based upon QUALITY AND
YIELD GRADE, and RED MEAT YIELD).
Types of animals going to the feedlot? - CORRECT ANSWER - Animals under 900lbs
Yield grade basics - CORRECT ANSWER - fat thickness- 12th rib, rib eye area, hot
carcass weight, and kidney, pelvic, and heart fat.
When rib eye score goes up.... marbling score - CORRECT ANSWER - goes up
Carcass premium and discounts - CORRECT ANSWER - Choice (0.00)
Why is the consumption of chicken going up? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because it is
cheap and is easier to produce from producers since chickens multiple easier and faster
What steak is most commonly purchased? Greatest to least - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prime -> choice -> select -> Standard
The U.S. Beef export over the years is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Increasing
Where does the US export the most meat? - CORRECT ANSWER - South Korea and
Japan
Where does US import the most beef ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Australia and New
Zealand
Cattle can be found throughout U.S territory, however, the following 3 states comprehend the
greatest number of cattle on feed: - CORRECT ANSWER - Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Beef industry segmentation - CORRECT ANSWER - Seedstock-> Cow calf -> Stocker
(grower) -> Finisher -> Packer -> Purveyor -> retail
Function as a means of finishing cattle to ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physiological maturity prior to harvest
Feed high concentrate rations to speed up ________ and improve _________of BEEF -
CORRECT ANSWER - maturity; palatability
Finish cattle from 600-800lb -> - CORRECT ANSWER - 1000- 1350 lb
What states in the US have the most feedlots - CORRECT ANSWER - Kansas, Nebraska,
and Texas.
Animals under ________ lb go to the feedlot - CORRECT ANSWER - 600lb
Quality Grade basics - CORRECT ANSWER - Prime, Premium choice, choice, select, and
other
If enough energy in the diet, then fat will - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase
Main Packers in the U.S. - CORRECT ANSWER - Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National
Beef.
, Ultimate goals during finishing phase? - CORRECT ANSWER - Live weight pricing,
carcass weight pricing, grid pricing or alliance marketing (premium based upon QUALITY AND
YIELD GRADE, and RED MEAT YIELD).
Types of animals going to the feedlot? - CORRECT ANSWER - Animals under 900lbs
Yield grade basics - CORRECT ANSWER - fat thickness- 12th rib, rib eye area, hot
carcass weight, and kidney, pelvic, and heart fat.
When rib eye score goes up.... marbling score - CORRECT ANSWER - goes up
Carcass premium and discounts - CORRECT ANSWER - Choice (0.00)
Why is the consumption of chicken going up? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because it is
cheap and is easier to produce from producers since chickens multiple easier and faster
What steak is most commonly purchased? Greatest to least - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prime -> choice -> select -> Standard
The U.S. Beef export over the years is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Increasing
Where does the US export the most meat? - CORRECT ANSWER - South Korea and
Japan
Where does US import the most beef ? - CORRECT ANSWER - Australia and New
Zealand
Cattle can be found throughout U.S territory, however, the following 3 states comprehend the
greatest number of cattle on feed: - CORRECT ANSWER - Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska
