Cattle Breeds
The most popular and valuable beef cattle breed
Angus
A male cow
Bull
The scientific name of cows that originated in Europe
Bos Taurus
Butcher
Can a chicken be given a bath
Yes
This breed was originally bred as a draft animal, but now is raised for beef. They are usually calm and easy to work with.
Hereford
A female cow that has had a baby
Cow
The scientific name of cows that originated in India and Pakistan
Bos Indicus
The fat in beef that is spread throughout the meat and gives the meat flavor.
Marbling
Mt. Airy or Siler City
This cattle breed has a hump on its back and does great in hot weather.
Brahman
A baby cow
Calf
The part of a meat animal remaining after slaughter, after the hide, head, feet, and internal organs have been removed.
Carcass
The highest USDA grade of meat, usually found in high end restaurants.
USDA Prime
This is where cattle go, just before slaughter. They are placed in small pens and fed corn and grain.
Feed Lot
This cattle breed is the most popular dairy breed. It is black and white and is used by chic-fil-a in their advertisements.
Holstein
A male cow that has been castrated
Steer
The name given to an animal that have parents of different breeds.
Crossbreed.
The two lower USDA grades of meat, usually found in grocery stores.
USDA Select and USDA Choice
Name one event that takes place in Spain, involving cattle.
Running of the Bulls, or Bull Fighting.
This cattle breed is brown and produces milk that has a yellow tint, with high butterfat.
A female cow that hasn't had a baby before
Heifer
The name of the cattle breed that is 50% Brahman, 25% Hereford, and 25% Milking Shorthorn. It is a great beef cow in hot weather.
Beefmaster
Steak that comes from Japan with extremely high levels of marbling and usually sells for $100 - $200 per pound.
Wagyu Beef
The cattle breed that lives wild in Florida
Cracker Cattle