What does CE stand for ?
Calving Ease!
what does AI stand for in cattle breeding
Artificial insemination
What colours are Angus?
Black and Red
What is a bull?
Bull- Mature Male
Cows eat feed and convert it into this; rich in nutrients and an ideal fertilizer for crops
What is Manure
What does BW stand for ?
Birth Weight!
What are 2 breed categories?
American
British/English
One of the oldest French breeds of cattle, they are known for their high growth rates and heavy muscling.
Charolais
What is a steer?
Steer- Castrated Male
What is a cows skin and hide used for?
Leather
What does WW stand for?
Weaning Weight!
How long is a cow pregnant?
9 months
What colour are Belted Galloways?
a white belt around the stomach while the rest of the body is black
What is a baby cow called?
A calf
This liquid substance is the most critical for any animal, and humans too
What is Water
What does EPDs stand for?
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
What is selective breeding?
This process helps farmers pick the best bulls and cows to make strong, healthy calves.
Which breed is red bodied with a white head, legs, and belly?
Hereford
A young female cow, before she has a baby
a heifer
Name 4 cow by-products
paint brushes, sports equipment, leather, lipstick, shaving cream, perfume, jello, gummy bears, or marshmallows.
What does YW stand for ?
Yearling Weight!
What is gestation?
The length of time a cow carries her calf from conception to birth
The breed originated in India.
Brahman
The act of giving birth in cattle
Calving
Cattle have this many compartments in their stomach
What is 4