Breeds
This is a beef breed of cattle that typically has a black body, but it can be red.
Angus
The main product of beef cattle
Beef
The main product of dairy cattle
The cattle housing system that cattle can move between stalls and have access to feed and fresh water
Open Housing System (Loose Housing)
Family name referring to cattle.
Bovine
This is a dairy breed that is often considered THE dairy breed. It is the breed that has one of the highest milk yields per head.
Holstein
Production Operation that refers to feeding calves to get to higher level feeding operations
Heifer
Electric tool used to move cattle if they're being uncooperative. Only should be used as a last resort.
Hot Shot / Electric Prod
Cattle disease that has the cattle getting bigger and causes stomach problems.
Bloat
This is a dual-purpose breed, meaning it can be either used for dairy or beef production.
Shorthorn
The term that refers to the muscling in beef and typically references it's quality.
Marbling
The body SYSTEM that is responsible for milk production
Mammary System
Used in cattle facilities to funnel cattle down a lane.
Chute
Cattle disease that is an infection in the udder. If one drop of milk from a diseased cattle hits a tank, the whole thing has to be cleaned out and thrown out.
Mastitis
A beef breed of cattle that has a mix of a red and white coat, can be polled or not.
Hereford
The term that refers to fathering, also used for referring to being good at building muscle and meat production.
Quality indicator of milk that means it has a higher fat content.
Butterfat
Used in cattle facilities to hold cattle by the neck to allow for administration of vaccines.
Head Gate
The origin of cattle in India, scientific name
Bos Indicus
A dairy breed of cow that is known to have one of the highest quality milk. It has a brown coat.
Jersey
How many head of cattle does Mexico import to the U.S?
1.2 Million Head
(Open Ended): Explain to me the milk production process.
Heifer - Calf - Cow - Lactation
Cold Housing
Bos Taurus