Food
Do cows eat meat or plants?
Plants
What is a newborn cow called?
A calf
Which province has the most beef cows in Canada?
Alberta
When is the typical calving season for beef cattle?
February to March
True or False: Cow sleep standing up
False, cows lay down to sleep
What do you call a cow that is used for milk?
A dairy cow
What is a cow who have never given birth called?
A heifer
What is the typical feed for Canadian beef cattle in the winter?
Hay and Silage
How many times a day is a cow milked?
2 to 3 times a day
True or false: Cows have four stomachs
False. Cows have four stomach chambers
How many pounds of feed does the average cow go through?
27-40 pounds
What are beef cattle born without horns are called?
Polled
How large is the average beef cow herd in Canada?
69
What is the height of the tallest cow in the world?
In Vulcan Alberta, the tallest cow is 6 feet and 5 inches
True or False: Cows have 32 teeth
True, cows have 32 teeth which is the same as humans
What is the fat that comes from melting raw beef?
Tallow
What was the first breed of beef cattle to be introduced into Canada?
Which two provinces have the most feedlots in Canada?
Alberta and Saskatchewan
How old are beef calves when they are weaned?
6-7 Months old
True or False: Cows can walk downstairs
False, but a cow can climb upstairs
What is the most popular cut of meat from a cow?
A ribeye
What is the female twin of a bull called?
How many pounds of beef do Canadians per person eat every year on average?
40 Pounds
On average how much does a beef cattle weigh?
Around 1200 to 1500 pounds
True or False: Cows can smell from 10 Kilometers away
True, cows can smell from 10 km's away