Terms
A young female bovine that has not had a calf
What is Heifer?
highly infectious, noncontagious bacterial disease
What is Blackleg?
rear part of the loin
What is Sirloin?
Originates from Scotland with a coat color of black and know for great marbling
What is Angus?
this helps the U.S. make up for lower domestic supply
What is Imports?
Cattle and related animals that belong to the cattle family
What is Bovines?
reproductive disease
What is Brucellosis (Bangs)?
upper hindquarters
What is Rump?
Originates from the Ceremonial County of England and is red with a white face commonly. Known for how docile the breed is
What is Hereford?
Top producing state with over 12 million cattle and the most beef cows in the U.S.
What is Texas?
final stage where cattle are fed high-energy rations to reach market weight
What is Feedlot?
viral respiratory disease (“red nose”)
What is Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)?
chest area
What is Brisket?
Originate from England and has 3 color patterns (red, white, and roan). Known to be dual purpose use.
What is Shorthorn?
largest beef producer in 2025 due to higher output and strong global demand
What is Brazil?
medications used to kill internal parasites
What is Anthelmintics?
spread through contaminated feed and water
What is Johne’s Disease?
Meat from mature cattle
What is beef?
Originates from France and known for High cutability
What is Limousin?
Top Markets that the U.S. exports beef to
What is China, South Korea, and Japan?
A male bovine that has been castrated
What is Steer?
acute, contagious viral disease
What is Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD)?
Meat from young calves, usually under one year old
What is veal?
From the United States, their coats are gray or red, and they are used in crossbreeding. Have a strong Heat tolerance.
What is Brahman?
Major suppliers to the U.S. include
What is Brazil, Australia, Canada, Paraguay, and Argentina?