Cattle Breeds
What cattle breed is known for marbling (high in fat)?
Angus
What is the scientific name for domestic cattle.
Bos Taurus, Bos Indicus
What type of animal is a cow based on it's diet?
Herbivore
Name one basic need cattle require daily besides food?
Water
What is marbling refer to in beef?
Fat
What is as big as a cow, looks exactly like a cow, but weighs nothing at all?
It's Shadow
About how much can an adult beef cow weigh?
1,000-1,800 lbs
This stomach chamber is known as the "true stomach"
abomasum
Why do cows live in herds?
For protection and safety.
Does marbling usually mean good or bad. Why?
Good. More fat, better grade and flavorful taste.
What large white breed grows quickly and produces a lot of meat?
Charolais
How long is the gestation period for a cow?
9 months
What do cows regurgitate after swallowing?
Their Cud
This disease or infection may occur when cattle are kept in muddy or wet conditions?
Foot Rot
Why is younger cattle meat better?
Tender, less tough muscle
What breed is extremely muscular due to "double muscling" ?
Belgian Blue
I am the only thing a cow has that a person has too, but I am in a different place. The cow has me on her head, but you have me in your closet. What am I?
A coat
What is the main chamber where bacteria breaks down grass?
Rumen
How do you know when cows are stressed.
Pacing, vocalizing (mooing) or acting aggressively.
Which type of cattle produces leaner meat? Grass fed or Grain fed?
Grass fed
This long haired breed is well adapted to cold climates?
Highland
"There are 30 cows in a field and 28 chickens. How many didn't?"
10
This is a verbal trick. When spoken, "28" sounds like "20 ate." So, if 30 cows are in a field and 20 ate chickens, 10 cows didn't.
What are the 4 stomach compartments of a cow?
Rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.
A cow is tied to a 10-foot rope in a field of grass, but she manages to eat grass that is 15 feet away. How is this possible?
The rope isn't tied to anything else!
Name 5 grades in Canada for meat?
A, AA, AAA, Prime, B1, B2, B3, B4, A-Prime, D1, D2, D3, D4, and E