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dakota nelson

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Explain why a feedlot owner might operate a stocker operation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A vigorously growing crop that is used to suppress weeds is called a:
 
  a. smother crop c. stifle crop
  b. rotational crop d. transitional crop


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

Owning a feedlot and running a stocker operation is economical in that fewer transportation costs are incurred by having the two operations close together. Also, calves are weaned at heavier weights, so a calf could easily go directly from the feedlot, bypassing the stocker.

Answer to Question 2

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