the beef industry. the average size beef herd is around 100 head
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•The Beef Industry
The Beef IndustryThe average size beef herd is around 100 head.
The Beef Industry
Sire Breeds-Traits are characteristics of bulls rather than cows.Breeds of agricultural animals that are used as sire in a crossbreeding program.
Dam Breeds-Traits are characteristics of cows rather than bulls.Breeds of agricultural animals that are used as dams in a crossbreeding program.
The beef industryIn the US there are over forty
different breeds as well as many crosses of these breeds.
The beef industryBreeds of beef cattle are
broken into three categories or groups
British- Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn,
these were the first breeds brought into this country, they represent the largest segment of the beef industry.
Continental
Limousin, Simmental, Charolais, Chianina, desired for their size and ability to grow
American BreedsScientifically classified as
Bos indicus, the most common type of American Breed is the Braham.
American Breeds Other breeds developed
form this line include; Brangus,Santa Gertrudis and Beefmaster.
4 Major Segments:purebred operationscow-calf operationsstocker operationsfeedlot operations
Purebred operationsPurpose is to produce seed
stock cattle. These cattle are used as the dams and sires of the calves that will be grown to market weight.
Purebred operationsGrowing purebred stock allows
breeders to concentrate on improving an accentuating the advantages of a particular breed.
Cow-Calf operations:Most calves produced are
crossbreeds from purebred parents of different breeds.
Cow-Calf operations:Much of this industry is
centered in the southern and western states, however, cow-calf operations are found all across the country.
Cow-Calf operations:In the west it is common to
leave cows on free range-not fenced in until calving, at weaning time all stock is rounded up for the calves to be sold.
Cow-Calf operationsCalves are usually sold at
weaning weight, around 500 pounds. Buyers prefer calves that have been castrated and vaccinated and are in good condition.
Stocker operations:Provide a step between the
weaning of calves and the finishing or fattening of the animals prior to slaughter.
Stocker operations Weaned calves are placed on
pasture and fed a ration to allow for skeletal and muscular growth. Before calves are sold to a feedlot for finishing they must be physically mature.
Feedlot operations:Many feedlot operators are
also stockers. Final phase before the animals are sent to slaughter.
Feedlot operations Animals are fed a highly
concentrated ration which is designed to put the proper amount of fat cover on the animals.
Feedlot operations Producers usually want
sufficient fat cover to allow the animals to grade low choice.
Feedlot operation:Feedlots range in size from
feeding fewer than 100 head to those feeding thousands of head each year.
Feedlot operationWhen animals reach the proper
degree of finish, they are sold to slaughter. Usually around 18 to 24 months, weighing 800 to 1500 pounds depending on breed and body type.
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