Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 10 Large-Animal Production 567 Check Your Understanding Answer the following questions using the information provided in Lesson 10.1. 1. At weaning, calves of both sexes are sent to _____ operations to graze and gain weight. 2. Most beef cattle are born on _____ operations. 3. Calves weaned from their mothers are often transferred to _____ operations. 4. Explain why cattle are fed high-grain diets with roughage in feedlot operations. 5. Explain why it is important to understand how herd animals behave in a group. 6. List four ways in which you can help maintain herd health. 7. List three points to keep in mind when handling cattle. Lesson 10.2 Key Points „ The dairy industry is vital to our economy and food supply. „ Dairy production operations range from small, family-owned operations to operations with a couple of hundred dairy cattle. „ The main commodity of the dairy industry is fluid milk. „ When dairy cattle are harvested, they also produce beef. „ There are innumerable products made from milk, ranging from cream, yogurt, and butter to cheeses and frozen desserts. „ The terminology used to describe dairy cattle is identical to that used to describe beef cattle. „ No two breeds of dairy cattle are the same, and each brings its own set of strengths and weaknesses to the industry. „ Through research and development, dairy breeds have evolved to fit most climates, terrains, and geographic areas of the world. Words to Know Use the following list and the textbook glossary to review and study the Words to Know from Lesson 10.2. artificial insemination (A.I.) butter buttermilk cheese condensed milk cream Dairy Industry