Breeds
What breed is the most recognized beef breed?
Polled moderate frame
Angus
Uncastrated male is called......
Bull
What is the difference between a whole sale and retail cut?
Whole sales make retail cuts
What ID Methods are not going to stay with the cow their whole life?
Collar and Ear tag
Cattle can drink how many gallons of water everyday?
30-50 Gallons, or a full bathtub
What breed originated in England and is susceptible to eye disease?
Hereford
Immature Female is called?
Heifer
Give me a whole sale cut.
Chuck
Shoulder
Loin
Round
Brisket
Plate, Flank, Shank
Where is an ear tattoo applied in the ear?
Upper rib
Cattle do not have upper teeth.
T/F
True!
Cattle use their tongues to help them break up the grass or grain they eat.
What breed was original used as a draft animal?
Simmental
Color that is mixed red and white hair is called?
Roan
What is a By-Product?
A consumer product derived from animal waste.
Why would dairy cattle have collars as their ID method?
How would it help farmers?
Farmers can track how many times they are getting milked and their daily routines.
How many stomach compartments do cattle have?
Four!
Unlike us, cattle's stomachs are split into four different chambers to help them digest their food better.
What breed has the highest butterfat content?
Jersey
What is a composite breed?
How is cheese made?
Separating curds from whey
Ranchers must fill out a form through who to register their brand?
KSDA
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Cattle can see almost 360 degrees around them.
T/F
True!
With having eyes on the side of their head they are able to see in all directions without having to move their head.
What breed is know for the hardiness and strong grazing ability?
Ayrshire
What is the first milk called?
Colostrum
What is cream?
The high-fat portion of milk
Are any ID Methods better than the other?
The registered methods are the most safe, incase cattle get lost or stolen
How many gallons of milk can a single dairy cow produce in one day?
How many glasses of milk do you think that is?
6-8 gallons everyday
Which is about 100-128 glasses of milk!