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Cow-Calf Production - Involves cows and heifers mated to bulls, either by natural services or artificial insemination, to produce a calf crop. Various breeding programs may be used Commercial producers - Raise steers and heifers that are generally sold at weaning and destined to become slaughter animals. Some operations retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot and merchandise them at market weight. Purebred Breeders - Specialize in seed stock production meaning that the majority of th...

Average Birthweight - 85 lbs. Average Weaning Weight - 500 lbs. Average Feedlot Weight - 1200 Average Breeding Weight - 750 Average Cow Weight - 1300 Average Weaning Age, in days - 220 days Average Calf Crop Percentage - 80% Which grows faster? A bull or steer? - Bull At what age should you put a bull with a heifer? - 14 months How long does it take for a cow to calve? - 9 months - 281 days What does CAB stand for? - Certified Angus Beef Average cow price - $1600 Average bull price -...

what is the inventory of cattle in NC? - Answer-830,000 Describe the NC cattle industry - Answer-small but strong what are the segments of the beef cattle industry? - Answer--cow/calf (seedstock) -stocker -feedlot -packer (purveyor) -retailer (imports) -consumer (exports) what are the two largest beef industry segments? - Answer-cow/calf (seedstock) and consumer (exports) what are the two smallest industry segments? - Answer-feedlot and packer (purveyor) where is the beef belt located?...

A breed with a shortened gestation length - Saler A breed that exports the greatest amount of semen - Red Angus A composite breed created using 3 breeds - Beefmaster A composite breed that was created in Louisiana - Brangus A breed that originally was called Durhams - Shorthorn True or False: Brahman cattle are heat tolerant and will not decrease appetite or milk production until the temperature reaches 105 degrees F. - True True or False: Charolais cattle are white with black skin pigmen...

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? - ...

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What does the safety color RED represent? - Answer-danger/ emergency and fire equipment If the X position is 3.5, the Z position is -0.3, and the Y position is 2, the Cartesian coordinates should be written as: - Answer-(3.5, 2, -0.3) When cutting curves on a band saw, __ cuts should be used. - Answer-relief Mike rode his bike 600 miles and he carried a spare tire on the trip. To provide equal wear on all 3 tires, he changed his tires while traveling. How many miles of wear did each tire ac...

According to the U.S. Dept. of commerce between 2008 and 2018 U.S. STEM jobs are predicted to grow by __ % compared to a growth rate estimated of just under 10 % for non-STEM jobs. - Answer-17% Which of the following engineers work to create roads bridges and tunnels? - Answer-Civil Engineers The difference between hardwood and softwood is - Answer-Hardwoods are from deciduous trees, softwoods are from coniferous trees Quality Control inspects materials during the manufacturing process to -...

What has the highest strength to weight ratio? - Carbon Fiber According to the U.S. Dept. of commerce between 2008 and 2018 U.S. STEM jobs are predicted to grow by __ % compared to a growth rate estimated of just under 10 % for non-STEM jobs. - 17% Which of the following engineers work to create roads bridges and tunnels? - Civil Engineers The difference between hardwood and softwood is - Hardwoods (Have leaves) are from deciduous trees, softwoods (Have needles) are from coniferous trees Q...

Which can be added to a circuit to protect against electric shocks - Answer-GFCI What do two output channels determine in a Quadrature encoder - Answer-Rotation Not measured by frequency - Answer-Heat Sensors used in echolocation - Answer-Ultrasonic An electromagnetic motor has electricity flowing through - Answer-Windings Which circuit is digital? - Answer-B A motor on a train converts 60000J of electric into 45000J - Answer-15kJ Which is an analog sensor? - Answer-Line follower In a LI...

counterclockwise - in order to raise the arm of a roboy, the last of 4 spur gears in a simple gear train must rotate clockwise. in what direction does the input (first) gear turn? 62.8 inches - a robot has wheels with 4 inch diameter. Each wheel rolls 5 revolutions on a horizontal surface without slipping. how far did the robot travel? energy cannot be created or destroyed - which of the following statements is equivalent of the first law of thermodynamics? the condenser on the refrigerato...

An automobile traces 10 miles in 15 minutes - 40 A 12 tooth sprocket and a 60 tooth sprocket are connected by a chain. - Counterclockwise If the ramp is inclined 30 degrees and the friction of the ramp is 0.25 - 284 A torque of 15 feet is the result when ______ acts on a 6 in wrench - 30 Formula for pressure - force/area 12 tooth gear is meshed with a 60 tooth gear - 25:1 Raise the arm of a robot, last of 6 gears must rotate clockwise - Counterclockwise A torque of 30 ft*lbs is the result...

(Fundamentals of Engineering) Which of the following species of wood are classified as softwood? a) Maple b) Ash c) Spruce d) Poplar - Answer-c) Spruce (Fundamentals of Engineering) Civil engineers __________. a) design electrical power systems b) develop mechanical hardware c) design bridges, roadways and dams d) design systems with pulleys, gears, and torque - Answer-c) design bridges, roadways, and dams. (Fundamentals of Engineering) The hardness of steel can be increased by all ...

Engineering Design Process...Sequentially in order for these steps, step 3 is: - Answer-Brainstorming, Research, and select solution On a Fahrenheit scale, water boils at _______ degrees. - Answer-212 All pages must be ____ in an engineering note book. - Answer-numbered and in ink Brass is an alloy made of two different metals. Which of the following metals are found in brass? - Answer-copper and zinc A temperature of 70 degrees c is equal to _______ degrees F. - Answer-158 Engineering De...

What does the acronym STEAM stand for? - Answer-Science, Technology, Engineering, *Arts*, Math What is engineering primarily about, and what characteristic is considered key to an engineer? - AnswerIt is primarily about problem solving, and creativity is considered a key characteristic of an engineer What are the criteria for becoming a Professional Engineer (PE)? - Answer-Four-year college degree, at least four years of apprenticeship under another PE, and passing two competency exams What ...

What does the safety color RED represent? - Answer-danger/ emergency and fire equipment If the X position is 3.5, the Z position is -0.3, and the Y position is 2, the Cartesian coordinates should be written as: - Answer-(3.5, 2, -0.3) When cutting curves on a band saw, __ cuts should be used. - Answer-relief Mike rode his bike 600 miles and he carried a spare tire on the trip. To provide equal wear on all 3 tires, he changed his tires while traveling. How many miles of wear did each tire ac...

According to the U.S. Dept. of commerce between 2008 and 2018 U.S. STEM jobs are predicted to grow by __ % compared to a growth rate estimated of just under 10 % for non-STEM jobs. - Answer-17% Which of the following engineers work to create roads bridges and tunnels? - Answer-Civil Engineers The difference between hardwood and softwood is - Answer-Hardwoods are from deciduous trees, softwoods are from coniferous trees Quality Control inspects materials during the manufacturing process to -...

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how is joint stability affected by range of movement? - Answer-joint stability decreases as mobility increases and vice versa what are the 3 functional classifications of joints? - Answer-immovable, slightly moveable, and synovial what are the 4 major components of a synovial joint? - Ains a cavity 2. surrounded by connective tissue capsule 3. inner surface of capsule is lined by a synovial membrane 4. articular surfaces covered with articular cartilage 4 accessory structures of synovial j...

What does the Kidney do? - Answer-Produces Urine Functions of Kidney - Answer-1. Excretion -removal of wastes from body fluids into urine 2. Regulation of Blood -Ions a. control blood Na+ (sodium), K+ (potassium), and Cl- (chloride) levels -ph a. control blood H+ (hydrogen) and HCO3- (bicarbonate) levels -Pressure and Volume a. control blood fluid volume and therefore blood pressure What three processes do the Kidneys use to perform their functions? - Answer--Filtration of water, io...