Which of the following is true about feedlots?

A. Meat and dairy products that come from feedlot livestock are usually cheaper than other meat and

dairy products.

B. Livestock in feedlots usually graze on grass and are not allowed to eat grains.

C. Feedlots naturally recycle their own manure by fertilizing the grass in the feedlot.

D. Most feedlots include large open spaces for animals to exercise in.

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Heidy Berger

Biology

20 December, 19:02

Which of the following is true about feedlots?

A. Meat and dairy products that come from feedlot livestock are usually cheaper than other meat and

dairy products.

B. Livestock in feedlots usually graze on grass and are not allowed to eat grains.

C. Feedlots naturally recycle their own manure by fertilizing the grass in the feedlot.

D. Most feedlots include large open spaces for animals to exercise in.

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Feedlots naturally recycle their own manure by fertilizing the grass in the feedlot is the true statement about feedlots. The right option is C.

Explanation:

Feedlots are the initiative of the United States for intensive animal farming of livestock before slaughtering. The purpose of feedlots is to let animal gain the muscle and consequently the meat.

The calves of 500 to 700 pounds are brought to feedlots and are looked after for some eight months.

They are fed a total mixed ration which includes grains, minerals and nutrient supplement.

If livestock cattle as cow can be given antibiotic when some illness comes to them and measures to control diseases is also taken as many livestock live together.

The recycling of waste is done by spreading it back on the fields to get it naturally recycled.

Here the animals are kept in a confinement so that they gain weight quickly.