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abarnes

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Contrast the weight gains of heifers and steers.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why are many cattle-feeding operations found in grain-producing states?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Steers gain 10 percent faster than heifers on the same feed, and heifers finish at lighter weights than
steers.



Answer to Question 2

Because feeding cattle requires more grain supplements than needed for cow-calf herds, grain
availability is important.



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