Beef Production Systems Versión en línea Match the details to the beef production system stage that it belongs in. Please write the details of each stage in your notebook. por Samantha Foster 1 Cow/ Calf Production 2 Backgrounding 3 Feedlot Cattle graze in herds in large pastures Calves are kept with their mothers Calves range in age from birth to approximately 6-12 months of age Calves of similar age and weight are kept together and graze on pasture Calves begin to receive grain to supplement their diets Stay here until they are approximately 12-18 months old Cattle are kept in groups of approximately 100 head Cattle are kept in large lots allowing at least 125 square feet per head They are fed a scientifi cally formulated ration and have constant access to water The health of the livestock is carefully monitored, usually 1-2 times per day Cattle are fed until they reach approximately 1,250 pounds
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