Reproduction
act of breeding different breeds of the same species together to form a hybrid breed
Crossbreeding
intramuscular fat deposits within the muscle fibers
Marbling
stands for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations; are largely operated facilities which raise animals in a confined area and provide management over the animals
CAFO
commonly refers to animals which pull loads
Draft
The earliest date domesticated livestock arrived in the Americas.
1493
process in which sperm is placed into the reproductive tract of a female animal with the intent to impregnate
Artificial Insemination
white, solid or semisolid fat rendered from pork carcasses
Lard
The harvesting of livestock for meat.
Slaughter
adaptation of animals for the advantage of humans through breeding and captivity
Domestication
The earliest livestock species to be domesticated.
Sheep
process by which an embryo is taken from one female’s uterus and placed in another to achieve pregnancy in the other female
Embryo Transfer
fat rendered from beef carcasses used to make products such as soap and lubricants
Tallow
management approach in which supply chains are united through a single owner; each supply chain produces a different product or service for the overall goal
Vertical Integration
The Brahman breed would be an example of __________ cattle.
Bos Indicus
Livestock species that originated from the Country of India.
Chickens
The smell that male livestock species emit to attract a female.
Musk
process of converting animal tissue into value-added material
Rendering
The percent of meat gain from a livestock carcass--cut ability.
Yield Grade
The scientific name for sheep.
Ovine
The meat packer who provided meat to the US Army. Nicknamed Uncle Sam
Sam Wilson
All leftover fat and meat from the carcasses are referred to as __________
Trim
The pellets of progesterone & estrogen placed into the ears of cattle for faster, more efficient growth.
Hormone Implant
The scientific name for horses.
Equine
The technological invention that allowed farmers to more efficiently fence their livestock.
Barbed wire