Cattle Breeds and Characteristics

The video tutorial covers exotic cattle breeds, categorizing them into dairy, beef, and dual-purpose types. It explains the characteristics of each breed, including their physical traits and production capabilities. Dairy breeds like Friesian and Jersey are discussed for their milk production, while beef breeds such as Aberdeen Angus are noted for meat. Dual-purpose breeds like Simmental are highlighted for both milk and meat. The video also covers cattle terminology, providing definitions for terms like bull, cow, and heifer.

What are the three main categories of exotic cattle breeds?

• Grass-fed, grain-fed, and organic

• Domestic, wild, and hybrid

• Meat, milk, and wool

• Dairy, beef, and dual-purpose

Which dairy cattle breed is known for the highest milk production?

• Jersey

• Friesian

• Guernsey

• Ayrshire

Which dairy breed is known for the highest butterfat content?

• Friesian

• Jersey

• Ayrshire

• Guernsey

What is a distinguishing feature of beef cattle breeds?

• Blocky and compact bodies

• Large milk veins

• Tapering shape towards the head

• Triangular body shape

What advantage do beef cattle have over dairy cattle?

• Higher milk production

• Better disease resistance

• More docile nature

• Larger body size

Which breed is not primarily used for beef production?

• Aberdeen Angus

• Galloway

• Jersey

• Hereford

Which dual-purpose cattle breed is known for its light red and white patches?

• Hereford

• Red Poll

• Sahiwal

• Simmental

Which breed is known for being a dual-purpose cattle?

• Ayrshire

• Jersey

• Simmental

• Friesian

What is a mature male cattle called?

• Calf

• Cow

• Bull

• Heifer

What is a castrated mature bull called?

• Calf

• Heifer

• Bullock

• Steer