Question 1

What is one of the main advantages of a suckler beef system?

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Higher-quality calves with better growth potential

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Higher feed costs during winter

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Lower initial investment in breeding cows

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Increased susceptibility to market fluctuations

Question 2

What type of calves are produced in a suckler beef system?

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Both bull and heifer calves

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Calves from dairy cows

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Only heifer calves

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Only bull calves

Question 3

What breed types are commonly used in a suckler beef system for calf production?

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Limousin, Charolais, and Simmental

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Brahman, Jersey, and Ayrshire

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Suffolk, Leicester, and Dorset

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Angus, Hereford, and Holstein

Question 4

What is a potential risk associated with the suckler beef system?

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Risk of calving difficulties

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Always high-quality beef

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Minimal market fluctuations

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Guaranteed low feed costs

Question 5

What is one of the economic advantages of a spring-calving system in suckler herds?

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Lower feed costs due to reliance on grass

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Increased reliance on grain

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Higher costs for winter feed

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Lower quality of beef products

Question 6

Which factor can make a suckler beef system more vulnerable to financial risks?

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Market fluctuations

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Low competition in the market

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Stable pricing for feed

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Consistent demand for beef

Question 7

What is a key focus of the suckler beef system in terms of rearing practices?

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Natural rearing

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Immediate weaning of calves

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Complete reliance on artificial feed

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Intensive farming methods

Question 8

What is the primary type of feeding in a suckler beef system?

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Primarily grass-based

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Exclusive hay feeding

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Artificial feed only

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Only grain-based

Question 9

During which season do suckler herds typically operate for calving?

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Spring

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Winter

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Summer

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Fall

Question 10

What is a disadvantage of the suckler beef system?

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Higher initial investment in breeding cows

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Lower feed costs due to grass reliance

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Less risk of calving difficulties

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Higher-quality beef products

Question 11

What is one potential disadvantage of the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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Conformation and carcass quality may not be as good as suckler beef

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Higher initial cost of calves

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Lower disease risk when buying in calves

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Consistently faster growth rates compared to suckler beef

Question 12

What type of calves are primarily used in the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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Bull calves, often Holstein Friesian

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Mixed breed calves from local farms

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Dairy cross calves from specialized breeders

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Heifer calves from grass-fed herds

Question 13

What is a primary focus during the feeding phase of the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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Efficient growth and carcass quality

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Increasing the number of calves raised

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Maximizing milk production

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Reducing feed costs

Question 14

What is one advantage of integrating the Dairy Calf to Beef System into existing dairy operations?

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Can be integrated into existing dairy operations

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Requires no additional resources

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Eliminates disease risk entirely

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Guarantees faster growth than suckler beef

Question 15

What is a significant risk when buying in calves for the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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High risk of bringing disease into this system

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Low feed requirements

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No need for vaccinations

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Guaranteed better growth rates

Question 16

What type of diet do calves initially receive in the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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Milk-based diet

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High protein supplement diet

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Grass-based diet

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Grain-only diet

Question 17

Which of the following is a potential drawback of the Dairy Calf to Beef System regarding calf growth?

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Potential for slower growth rates compared to suckler beef

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Consistently higher growth rates than suckler beef

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No impact on feed efficiency

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Calves grow without any feeding adjustments

Question 18

What is a common initial feeding practice for calves in the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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Transition to a mix of forage and concentrates

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Immediate introduction to solid grain feeds

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Exclusively feeding hay and pasture

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Only reliance on milk through the entire growth period

Question 19

What is a potential economic benefit of the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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Potential for higher returns from cull cows

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Guaranteed profits from every calf raised

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Consistent demand for all types of beef

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Reduction in overall production costs

Question 20

What is a critical infrastructure consideration when implementing the Dairy Calf to Beef System?

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May require additional infrastructure for calf rearing

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Does not need any shelter for calves

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Only requires standard fencing

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No changes to existing facilities needed

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