Beef Cattle Production

Optimum nutrition will allow cattle to outperform their genetic potential

Cattle grazing actively growing green forage will likely need very little supplementation of protein and mineral

In which scenario will cows likely need the greatest quantity of feed supplementation? -grazing actively growing green forage -grazing seeded mature forage -grazing long-stem standing dormant forage -grazing short-stem dormant forage

Overgrazing decreases the grazable portion of land in successive years

What body condition would you score this female?

Ideal body condition for cows year around is ____.

What is this apparatus used for? (Device that is in the shape of a T)

Which of the following is not a benefit of artificial insemination? -Reduced labor -Increase genetic merit of offspring -Allow use of superior genetics without the physical presence of the bull -Synchronize estrous cycles of the females in the herd

This apparatus is used for embryo collection. (Looks like rocket on stands)

Sex sorted semen is stored in 0.5mL straws

What is the maximum number of straws of semen that should be stored in one metal cane?

The temperature of liquid N is ________ degrees F.

Pre-breeding vaccinations should be given at least _____ days prior to the breeding season.

Calfhood vaccinations include reproductive diseases.

Annual boosters for cows include calf-hood vaccinations

Why should injections be given in the triangle of the neck?

Which calving ease score is the most desireable? (1-4)

Twinning is disireable in the cow herd

Which maternal disposition score is most desirable? (1-4)

What is the adjusted 205 day weaning weight for the following calf? ____ lbs (round to the nearest whole number) -Birth weight: 75 -Weaning weight: 650 -Weaning age: 171 days