Cattle Vocabulary and Breeds

Cow

What do we call a mature female cattle?

• Heifer

• Calf

• Cow

• Bull

Back/hip area

• Shoulder area

• Neck area

• Back/hip area

• Leg area

Brown Swiss

• Angus

• Hereford

• Brown Swiss

• Charolais

What is the origin of Santa Gertrudis cattle?

• King Ranch in Texas

• California

• Florida

• New Mexico

What distinguishes Texas Longhorn cattle?

• Their long horns

• Their short stature

• Their fast running speed

• Their milk production

Bull

What do we call a mature male cattle?

• Cow

• Bull

• Calf

• Heifer

Steer

What do we call a castrated male cattle?

• Bull

• Heifer

• Steer

• Calf

Known for marbling and excellent meat quality

• High milk production

• Resistance to disease

• Excellent meat quality

• Fast growth rate

Heavily muscled and rapid growth rate

What is a key trait of Charolais cattle?

• High milk production

• Heavily muscled and rapid growth rate

• Low feed efficiency

• Small body size

Hereford

• Hereford

• Angus

• Charolais

• Simmental