Vocab
A castrated male bovine.
Steer
A type of cattle farm where cows are bred to produce calves, which are raised until they are weaned.
Cow-Calf Operation
Examples of Ruminant Animals:
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Give an example of the retails cuts that come from the whole sale cut: Rib
Ribeye, Bone In Ribeye, Prime Rib
Known for high-quality marbled beef, solid black or red.
Angus
A young female bovine that has not given birth.
Heifer
A facility where cattle are fed a high-energy diet (usually grain) to promote rapid weight gain before slaughter.
Feedlot
Number of Compartments in a Ruminant Digestive System
4
Give an example of the retails cuts that come from the whole sale cut: Brisket
Brisket
Red with a white face, hardy and adaptable.
Hereford
An intact (not castrated) male bovine.
Bull
A phase of beef production where weaned calves are raised on pasture to grow before being sent to a feedlot.
Stocker Operation
The 4 Compartments of a Ruminant Stomach:
Rumen
Reticulum
Omasum
Abomasum
What cut is the Shank used for?
used in stews and soups.
Large, white cattle known for heavy muscling.
Charlois
A mature female bovine that has given birth.
Cow
comes from cattle that are fed a diet high in grains (such as corn) in a feedlot, leading to faster weight gain and more marbling in the meat.
Grain-fed beef
Correct Order of Digestion in Ruminants:
Rumen
Reticulum
Omasum
Abomasum
What cut is the Chuck used for?
used for roasts and ground beef.
Heat-tolerant breed with a hump and loose skin.
Brahman
The scientific term for cattle, referring to the species Bos taurus or Bos indicus.
Bovine
comes from cattle that eat primarily grass and forage, which can result in leaner meat with a different flavor profile.
Grass-fed beef
Why Ruminants Chew Their Cud:
Ruminants regurgitate partially digested food (cud) to chew it again, which breaks it down further and increases surface area for microbial digestion in the rumen.
This process improves digestion efficiency and nutrient absorption.
What cut is the Loin used for?
Home to tender cuts like T-bone and sirloin.
Large-framed cattle used for both meat and milk.
Simmental