Ter-moo-nology
Breeds
Industry Segments
Handling
Digestion
Beef, It's What's for Dinner
Moo-stery
100
What is the term for immature female cattle?
Heifer
100
What breed is this?
Hereford
100
Which industry segment are calves born on?
Cow-Calf
100
What is animal welfare?
Human responsibility for the animals in thier care, treating animals ethically/humanely
100
What kind of digestive system do cattle have?
Ruminant
100
What are 3 examples of beef products?
Any 3 beef cuts such as steak, ground beef, roasts, chuck, sirloin, brisket, etc.
100
What is the term for castrated cattle?
Steer
200
What is the term for mature male cattle?
Bull
200
Which breed is dual purpose?
Shorthorn
200
Which industry segment focuses on average daily gain and feeds cattle a mix of grain and forage?
Feedlots
200
Who is Temple Grandin?
A revolutionary animal scientist who redesigned cattle handling factilities.
200
What tool do we use to formulate a feed ration for beef cattle?
Pearson Square
200
What is a value added product?
A beef product that has been further processed, cooked, prepared, or changed in some way
200
What are animal rights?
The belief that animals have all of the same inherent rights as humans do
300
What is the term for mature female cattle?
Cow
300
Which breed is known for fast growth, muscling and calving difficulty?
Charolais
300
Which segment assigns carcass and yield grades to beef cuts?
Packing and Processing
300
What is a flight zone?
An animal's personal space
300
What chamber of the stomach does fermentation happen in?
Rumen
300
What are the 3 categories of byproducts?
Food, Household/industrial goods, Medical supplies
300
Which chamber of the stomach is like a sponge, absorbing water?
Omasum
400
What is one of the scientific names for cattle?
Bos taurus or Bos indicus
400
Which breeds are known for being heat tolerant? (There are 3)
Beefmaster, Brahman, Texas Longhorn
400
In which segments are cattle on pasture? (there are 2)
Cow-Calf and Stocker/Backgrounder
400
What are 3 of Temple Grandin's handling principles?
Solid walls, single colored walls, curved chutes, grooved ramps, good lighting to prevent shadows
400
Which chamber of the ruminant system is known as the "true stomach"
Abomasum
400
Are pre-seasoned fajita strips a product, byproduct, or value-added product
Value-added product
400
What is the scientific name for the type of cattle that Brahmans are?
Bos indicus
500
At what point does a heifer become a cow?
When she has a baby
500
Which breeds have horns (there are 4)
Texas Longhorn
Shorthorn
Wagyu
Highland
500
List all 5 segments of the beef industry in order.
Cow-Calf, Stocker, Feedlot, Packing/Processing, Retail/Consumer
500
Name 4 of the 5 freedoms
Freedom from hunger and thirst, from discomfort, from pain, injury and disease, from fear and distress and to express normal behavior
500
What are the 4 chambers of the ruminant digestive system?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
500
Give 5 examples of beef byproducts
Answers will vary examples include: candles, crayons, fertilizer, plant/pet food, adhesives, and more.
500
What is hardware disease and which chamber of the stomach can it happen in?
When an animal eats too many foreign objects and injures itself internally, happens in the reticulum