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Cattle have what kind of digestive system?
Ruminant
A baby cow is called what?
Calf
Cheese, Milk and Yogurt all come from what?
Dairy cattle
A male used for meat is called what?
Steer
True or false cows can have twins?
True
What are the names to the 4 parts of a cows stomach?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
A female that has not yet had a calf is called what?
Heifer
Dairy cattle produce around how many gallons of milk a day?
6-9
Name 3 different breeds of beef cattle
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Is this a dairy or a beef cow?
Dairy
What is cud?
A male used for breeding is called what?
Bull
Hamburger, Steak, and Brisket all come from where?
Beef cattle
What are the 3 most common ways cows are identified on the farm?
tag, cattle, brand
What is the biggest physical difference between dairy and beef cows?
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How many hours a day do cows chew their cud?
8 Hours
False
When a beef cow has a calf roughly how much milk a day is she producing?
1-2 gallons
True or false beef cattle are only red?
False
What does it mean when a calf is "weaned" and why do calves get weaned?
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Name 3 things cows eat
Silage, Corn, Grass, Hay, Feed mixtures
What is another name for cattle and their products?
Bovine
While dairy cattle put their energy towards producing milk what do beef cattle put their energy towards?
Fat and muscle
Is this a beef or a dairy cows?
Beef
Cattle born in 2025 have what letter in their ID number?
N