Body Parts
A.
Solid black and excellent meat
Angus
Red in color, good meat, quick growth, easy calving
Red Angus
final phase before slaughter
Feedlot
what is a young beef animal called
Calf
Shoulder
C.
Red with 6 white points
Herford
One of oldest breeds, originated in italy
Chianinia
Phase that involves calves on forage or range for several months
Stocker
Bos primigenius or Aurochs
L.
Decedents from India, Large Hump, unpredictable temper
Brahman
Originated in France, developed as dual-purpose, white or off white
Charolais
Percent of Beef animal used
99%
What were the first domesticated cattle?
Bos taurus and Bos indicus
Hooks
J.
Roan, good milk and meat production, good mothers
Shorthorn
Originated in Switzerland, originally used for meat and milk production
Category of by-product that thyroid replacement therapy is considered
Pharmaceuticals
What is it called if two breeds are bred together?
Crossbred
Crop
N.
Beefmaster
Originated in France, Carcass leanness and large loin eye area
Limousin
How long are calves kept with mother before weaning
six to eight months
What factors should a producer use before selecting breed?
Refer to Mr. McGinnis