Stocker
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005665
A young animal, typically a calf or yearling, that is being raised on pasture or forage before being moved to a feedlot for finishing. These animals are grown to a certain weight and age, focusing on skeletal and muscle development rather than immediate fat deposition. Stocker operations are a common phase in beef production.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005665 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Stocker; Spanish: ganado de engorde; French: bétail d'hivernage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005665",
"term": "Stocker",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A young animal, typically a calf or yearling, that is being raised on pasture or forage before being moved to a feedlot for finishing. These animals are grown to a certain weight and age, focusing on skeletal and muscle development rather than immediate fat deposition. Stocker operations are a common phase in beef production.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Stocker",
"es": "ganado de engorde",
"fr": "bétail d'hivernage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stocker/"
}
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