Body Parts
What is the middle joint of the rear leg of a calf called?
hock
Which breed of cattle has a solid frame, is solid white and know for their fast growth rates? Hint* French breed
Charolais – French Breed
What are four pieces of equipment used to fit a steer?
Adhesive, scotch comb, flathead clippers, sheep head clippers, spray bottle, blower
What are the names of three retail cuts of beef?
Round steak, rib eye roast, arm pot roast, t-bone steak, skirt steak, brisket, sirloin steak, short ribs, back ribs, chuck eye roast
What is the first milk given by a female following delivery of her calf, which is high in antibodies that protect the calf from invading microorganisms?
Colostrum
Where are the pin bones located?
Bone by Tailhead
Name this breed that is white faced, red or yellow from the Simme Valley in Switzerland
Simmental Weights – Bull 2300 – 2400 Cow 1600 – 1700
What is parturition?
Giving birth
Where is the loin muscle?
From the last rib to the start of the hip
What cattle breed was developed in Scotland’s cold, rocky, harsh environment and it’s most important traits are small frame size, calving ease, and cold weather tolerance?
Highland
What are the first cuts that a beef carcass is broken into?
Primal Cuts
Name 3 of the five basic nutrients
Protein, energy, minerals, vitamins, water
Why is marbling important to a piece of meat?
Important for flavor and it influences juiciness
What is culling?
Removing an animal from a herd due to poor production, type, or health
How does feed move through a ruminant’s digestive system? (7 parts/steps)
Esophagus, Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum and Abomasum then small intestines, large intestines