Veterinary Science. Beef Unit Handouts

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1 Veterinary Science Beef Unit Handouts

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3 Beef Industry Beef Industry Today o Breeds Recognized Beef Breeds world wide Recognized breeds in US o Production An average person may consume lbs of beef per year. Most beef eaten in the USA is raised in the leads in the # of beef animals produced How do I know what breed is better? o No one breed is superior in all traits o Decide on individual priorities & select breed based on them o Commit to good management practices Why Raise Beef Cattle? o Cattle consume &. o Less than other industries, such as dairy o Beef cattle do not need to essentially be fed. o Useful in both and operations. o Meat beef is in constant by consumers. Types of Beef Cattle Operations o Cow-calf operation keeping to produce cows bred every o Feeder cattle operation Keep animals under a old until sold to feedlot and raised to slaughter weight o Purebred breeders producers that keep herds for and bulls or semen for cow-calf operations

4 Cow-calf operation Advantages utilizes less intense investment costs require equipment & facilities easy to herd size Disadvantages initial land investment long time in between budget, minerals, vet, and other Price may be when time to sell calves Feeder cattle operation Advantages production lag is only months turn-over time for Disadvantages initial investment is higher feed housing & equipment more labor & trucking fluctuating markets Purebred breeders Advantages provides genetic to herds Receive values for animals sold Disadvantages initial cost higher for genetically superior animals consuming Feedlot Enterprise in which cattle are fed and a balanced for days. o Less than -head to many. o Cattle are kept in large lots allowing at least square feet per head o They are fed a scientifically formulated ration and have constant access to. o Cattle are fed until they reach pounds Terms o Polled - o Horned - o Marbling - o Cutability -

5 Beef Breed Project You will research a breed of cattle and put together an advertisement for your breed. You can use a variety of ways of presenting this information, but you should make sure that the advertisement includes the following information: Breed Origin Breed Characteristics (ex. Mothering breed, polled, muscle definition, color, etc) Interesting facts about the breed Purpose the animal is raised for Production locations You may use a variety of resources, including the internet and books, to compile your breed advertisement. This is a GROUP project. You will be working in groups of 4. The breed you will be researching is the Grading Rubric Breed Origin 3 Excellent 2 Good 1 Fair 0 Poor Breed Characteristics At least 2 interesting facts about the breed in addition to the Breed characteristics. Production locations are included. At least 1 full-color photo is included. Student uses appropriate volume, pitch, intonation, and eye contact while presenting advertisement to class. Student is able to address questions asked by the teacher and class in a professional manner. Student is attentive to other students while they are presenting and also asks questions of students after their advertisements. Project is in the form of an advertisement (ex: magazine ad, TV ad, jingle, website) x3 = 9 total points Turned in copy of advertisement is neat, free of spelling errors, and pleasing to the eye. TOTALS:

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7 Name: Beef Breeds Date: Take a look at all the Beef Breed Advertisements posted. Read each ad and record the following information below. Breed Name Origin 3 Characteristics 2 Interesting Facts Angus Production Locations Brahman Charolais Hereford

8 Breed Name Origin 3 Characteristics 2 Interesting Facts Simmental Production Locations Texas Longhorn Follow up Questions: 1. Which breed was your favorite? Why? 2. Which breed do you think was advertised the most effectively? What caught your eye about this advertisement? 3. If you had all the money in the world, which breed would you purchase based on these advertisements?

9 PARTS OF A BEEF ANIMAL MEAT CUTS OF BEEF

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13 Name: Date: Period: The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow 1. According to Temple Grandin, what two main drives do cattle posses? 2. What animal does Dr. Grandin use for most of her research? 3. What developmental disorder afflicts Dr. Grandin? 4. Why does Dr. Grandin believe she can relate to animals? 5. What is Dr. Grandin s favorite animal? 6. List one (1) disruptive behavior that Temple had as a young child. 7. What does autism mean? What is the root word of autism? 8. What did Dr. Grandin give to the trick-or-treaters? 9. When Temple was 16, where did her mother suggest she go for the summer? 10. What device used by the ranchers did she believe calmed the cattle? 11. How often does Dr. Grandin use her squeeze chute? 12. List one (1) noise that will often scare Dr. Grandin.

14 13. When Dr. Grandin was giving the presentation at the hotel, what was making the noise in the background that was driving her crazy? 14. Why can Dr. Grandin not wear certain clothes? 15. What did the meat processors in Arizona put on her car in an attempt to drive her away? 16. What concerned Dr. Grandin about the conditions in the slaughter houses? 17. When studying the cattle chutes, why did Dr. Grandin get into the chutes and take pictures? 18. Would cattle rather enter a facility that is dark, or one that is illuminated? 19. What percent of cattle slaughtered in the United States are slaughtered in facilities designed by Dr. Grandin? 20. The US government relies on Dr. Grandin to perform what task? 21. Why does Dr. Grandin study cattle? What is her goal?