Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 566 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Key Points „ The beef industry is vital to our economy and food supply. „ Beef production systems range from simple, family-owned operations to operations boasting thousands of head of cattle. „ The beef production systems work together to supply a constant and safe supply of beef in the United States and worldwide. „ No two breeds of beef cattle are the same, and each brings its own set of strengths and weaknesses to the industry. „ Through research and development, beef breeds have evolved to fit all climates, terrains, and geographic areas of the world. „ Raising beef cattle is the single largest segment of American agriculture. Words to Know Use the following list and the textbook glossary to review and study the Words to Know from Lesson 10.1. artificial insemination (A.I.) backgrounding operation beef beef cattle Bos Indicus Bos Taurus bovine breed breed association brisket bull calf calving chuck commercial cattle cow cow-calf operation cud cutability feedlot flank gestation heifer herd loin offal plate polled primal cut purebred purebred breeder rib round ruminant seedstock seedstock cattle producer steer stocker operation subprimal cut Review and Assessment Chapter 10 Lesson 10.1 Beef Industry