Cattle breed influences, to some degree, how far cattle travel from water, the topography they can traverse, and their ability to tolerate climate extremes.

Proper utilization rates for mixedgrass prairie range from:

Would you expect carrying capacity to be higher in tallgrass prairie or mixedgrass prairie (1 point)? Explain your rationale (1 point).

Which of the following can be used to provide effective rest after a grazing period?

You have a 160-acre pasture with a recommended stocking rate of 0.75 AUM/acre. How many 1,200-lb cow-calf pairs do you need to achieve this stocking rate with a 5.5 month grazing season?

Hereford cattle are better equipped to graze on slopes compared to tarentaise cattle.

How many pounds of air-dried forage does a single AU eat in a month?

Explain the difference between overgrazing and overstocking.

Calculate stocking rate for a 160-acre pasture stocked with 30 cow-calf pairs (1000-lb) and 1 mature bull for a 5.5 month grazing period. Show your work and include units in your answer.

Porcupine grass ___________ in response to grazing pressure and is _____________ food for cattle.