Cattle Questions and Answers
bos indicus
scientific name for a Zebus cattle which consist of many breeds who originate from India; characterized by a hump, drooping ears and large dewlap; are highly adapted to high temperatures.
bull
uncastrated male bovine
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Cattle Questions and Answers
bos indicus - answer scientific name for a Zebus cattle which consist of many breeds
who originate from India; characterized by a hump, drooping ears and large dewlap; are
highly adapted to high temperatures.
bull - answer uncastrated male bovine
calving ease - answer EPD (expected progeny difference) which estimates the ease
of a heifer having a calve
conformation - answer physical formation especially pertaining to the shape and
structure of an animal
cow-calf operation - answer popular method of raising cattle in which the cow herd is
kept to produce calves for later sale.
cross-breeding programs - answer program which breeds two animals of different
breeds, varieties or populations in an effort to increase hybrid vigor
cutability - answer percentage of boneless, trimmed and saleable meat versus the
percentage of waste fat.
dam - answer female parent of a domestic animal
docile - answer livestock which are calm, not aggressive and are easily trained and
handled
doing ability - answer measure of how the animal will perform and hold up in
production
dual-purpose breed - answer animal which provides at least two kinds of resources
dystocia - answer abnormal or difficult birth
full blood - answer refers to cattle which are 100% purebred
hardiness - answer capability for livestock to stay strong and healthy especially
during unfavorable conditions
heifer - answer young female cow who has not yet had young
heterosis/hybrid vigor - answer result of a mating where the offspring shows qualities
superior to those of both parents
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