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  • The proper term for a castrated male beef animal is
    Bull
    Steer
    Heifer
    Cow
  • Where does Missouri rank nationally for beef cows?
    Fourth
    First
    Second
    Third
  • The term heifer refers to a female beef animal that:
    Is less than two years old
    Has not given birth to a calf
    Has had a calf
    Is pregnant and less than two years old
  • Cattle and calves are Missouri's number what commodity?
    4th
  • Approximately how many beef and dairy cattle farms can be found in the state of Missouri?
    70,001 to 80,000
    50,001 to 60,000
    40,000 to 50,000
    60,001 to 70,000
  • Missouri ranks ____________________ for the production of purebred cattle that are registered for seedstock.
    Second
    First
    Third
    Fourth
  • Which is not a leading nation for beef production?
    South Africa
    China
    United States
    Brazil
  • This breed originated in Switzerland and is known for rapid growth.
    Simmental
  • Dual purpose breed, can be red, white, or roan in color.
    Shorthorn
  • Red body with white face and underbelly, can be horned or polled.
    Hereford
  • What is America's number one selling protein?
    Poultry
    Beef
    Pork
    Fish
  • This breed has loose skin, floppy ears, and a hump over their back.
    Brahman
  • What distinguishing characteristics do Bos Indicus cattle have?
    Loose Skin, Floppy Ears, Hump on back
  • What percent of the United States cattle operations are found in Missouri?
    7
    8
    5
    6
  • The proper term for a mature male beef animal is
    Bull
    Heifer
    Steer
    Cow
  • The term polled means
    To be born without horns
    To have horns removed after birth
    To get asked questions for a survey
    To be hit with a big stick
  • Which is NOT a leading nation for beef exports?
    Brazil
    Australia
    India
    Pakistan
  • Originated in France, white or straw colored, popular for crossbreeding.
    Charlaois
  • What breeds make up the Beefmaster breed? (Include %)
    50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn, 25% Hereford
  • Which of the following nations is not a leading importer of United States beef?
    Canada
    Russia
    Mexico
    New Zealand
  • The proper term for a mature female beef animal is
    Cow
    Steer
    Heifer
    Bull
  • Meat is a constant demand of consumers.
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • Originated in France, red color, long and shallow bodied.
    Limousin
  • Which is not a leading state for beef production?
    Iowa
    Missouri
    Texas
    Alaska
  • Most popular beef breed, naturally black in color.
    Angus
  • The term marbling refers to
    Spending time playing with marbles
    The presence of fat in meat
    Allowing beef to age in a cooler
    The presence of fat in the muscle
  • The beef industry adds more than $________________ annually to the Missouri economy.
    100 billion
    1 billion
    1 million
    100 million
  • The term Bovine refers to:
    Chickens
    Dogs
    Cattle
    Sheep
  • What country is the largest beef producer and importer of beef in the world?
    United States
    Argentina
    Canada
    Mexico
  • The gestation period for cattle is:
    152 days
    283 days
    273 days
    212 days
  • Where did the cattle Bos Indicus & Bos Taurus originate?
    Bos Indicus, India; Bos Taurus, Europe
  • The cost of starting a beef operation is low.
    FALSE
    TRUE
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