RC - BQB - Breeds & Carcass Questions

What is the basic classification of the humped or Zebu Cattle?

• Bos Indicus

• Bos Taurus

What happens to the color of the lean on a ribeye as an animal ages?

• Gets Lighter

• Gets Darker

Name two of the four edible by-products

• Heart and Tail

• Hide and Tongue

• Gelatin and Canned Meat

What are the top three USDA beef grades?

• Prime, Choice, Select

• Select, Standard, Cutter

• High, Medium, Low

• Top, Middle, Bottom

Name the genus and species of beef cattle that are known for performing well in hot climates.

• Bos Indicus

• Bos Taurus

• Brahaman

• American

Intermingling or dispersing of fat within the lean is the definition of what?

• Marbling

• Yield Grade

• Meat

• Grits

An E Maturity steer with traces of marbling would have what quality grade?

• Prime

• Choice

• Select

• Cutter

What are three of the four indicators of physiological maturity used in beef carcasses?

• Color of Ribeye, Texture of Ribeye, Ossification of Cartilage

• Size of Ribeye, Size of Carcass, Color of Ribeye

• Bone Size, Muscle Size, Tail Size

Buttons begin to ossify at what chronological age?

• 10 months

• 20 months

• 30 months

• 40 months

When talking about Rump Fat thickness EPDs, what measuring unit is used?

• MM

• CM

• Inches

• Yards