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Page 12 How old were the cattle when they reach the processing plant ?
14-16 Months
What is the average percentage of meat from a 1200 pound steer ?
516 / 1200 = 43 %
If the 1200 pound steer produced 50 % meat , how many pounds of meat would be produced ?
1200 x . 50 = 600 pounds
If the above steer produced 54 % of meat , how much meat would be produced ?
1200 x . 54 = 648 pounds
Summarize the major points of cattle production 1 . raising the calf 2 . weaning the calf 3 . caring for the calf after it is weaned and before it goes to the feedlot 4 . feeding the animal before processing 5 . processing the meat and other products
Identify the people involved at the different stages of cattle production . 1 . ranchers 2 . backgrounders 3 . cattle feeders 4 . packers
Page 13 Genetics : decide which bull to buy to breed to a herd of cows
Computers : keep track of information on each cow
Nutrition : analyze what nutrients are in hay to be fed to cattle to determine what minerals need to be fed
Ecology : determine the best method for eliminating the poisonous plants
Botany : look at pastures for plants poisonous to cattle
Range science : determine into which pastures the cattle will be placed and how long they will be allowed to graze in an area
Page 16 abundant means large number or amount cellulose is all of the above renewable means grasses grow again after being mowed , trimmed or eaten
Page 17 What type of plants are found on this range ? What animals are found in this area ? How much moisture has the land received ? How can the range be improved ? What does the wildlife need ? What is the best number of livestock to graze the land ? How long should the livestock graze an area ?
Page 19 B-vitamins turn food into energy .
Zinc helps wounds heal . Iron helps to make new blood and brain cells . Proteins maintain strong muscles . B-vitamins promote healthy skin . Zinc and B-vitamins help you see better at night .
Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to and away from other body cells .
Proteins are made up of amino acids .
Page 20 Examples of things made from steel include desks , furnaces , air conditioners , water heaters , many school buildings and factories are made from steel frames , eye glasses , bikes , airplanes , boats , tractors , etc .
Examples of things made from plastic include computers , desks , printers , pens , lunch boxes , storage boxes , bags , etc .
Things that are glued include books , notebooks , desks , wood furniture , paper bags , etc .