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Cattle

Cattle. Animal Unit Ms. Skinner. Vocabulary . Alveoli —the part of the udder that manufactures milk. Bos indicus —humped cattle found in tropical countries. Bos taurus —domestic cattle originating from the Aurochs or Celtic Shorthorn.

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Cattle

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  1. Cattle Animal Unit Ms. Skinner

  2. Vocabulary • Alveoli—the part of the udder that manufactures milk. • Bosindicus—humped cattle found in tropical countries. • Bostaurus—domestic cattle originating from the Aurochs or Celtic Shorthorn. • BST—a hormone produced naturally by the pituitary gland of the cow • BSE—degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system of cattle . (aka Mad Cow) • Bull—A male bovine of any age that has not been castrated.

  3. Vocabulary • Calf—a beef animal under one year of age. • Castration—the removal of testicles of a male animal. • Cattle—beef animals over one year of age. • Cow—a female bovine that has had one or more calves; or an older female that has matured. • Cow Index—in dairy cattle, a method of evaluating the genetic value of dairy cows • Dewlap—hanging fold of skin under the neck of animals. (cattle & goats)

  4. Vocabulary • Feeder Calf—a weaned calf that is under on year of age and is sold to be fed for more growth. • Grass-fed—a diet of completely grasses or pasture feed. • Heifer—a female bovine that as now had a calf or has not matured. • Marbling—the presence and distribution of fat and lean in a cut of meat. • Polled—not having horns. • Reproduction—the production of offspring.

  5. Vocabulary • Roughage—a feed containing more than 18% crude fiber when dry. Ex: hay, silage, pasture • Slaughter calves—calves that are between 3 months and one year of age when slaughtered. • Steer—a male bovine that is castrated before reaching sexual maturity. • Teat—the outlet for milk produced in the udder. • Udder—the milk-producing gland of mammals. • Veal—calves younger than 3 months of age sold for slaughter.

  6. 1493 • The Spanish brought the first longhorn cattle to America.

  7. 1611 • European dairy cattle arrived in Jamestown Colony and helped end sever starvation.

  8. 1623 • 2 Devon Heifers & 1 Devon Bull imported to Plymouth Colony from Britain.

  9. 1812 • Dolly Madison served ice cream at the white House inaugural ball.

  10. 1817 • First Hereford cattle imported to the United States by Henry Clay of Kentucky.

  11. 1852 • Massachusetts breeder purchased one of the first Holstein cows from a Dutch sailing master at Boston.

  12. 1873 • George Grant transported 4 Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas.

  13. 1895 • Commercial pasteurization machines were first introduced.

  14. Cattle by-products

  15. Normal • Meat • Steak • Some sausages • Brisket • Roasts • Ground beef • Dairy • Milk • Ice cream • Yogurt • Butter • Cheese

  16. Cattle Breeds

  17. Holstein

  18. Holstein • History: From the Netherlands. Breed is 2,000 years old. • Characteristics: Good mothers, cattle poster child. • Main Uses: Milk production

  19. Hereford

  20. Hereford • History: Originated in England. First purebred in US in 1840. • Characteristics: Good mothering, good to cross, good in cold conditions • Main Uses: Beef production

  21. Jersey

  22. Jersey • History: Originated on Isle of Jersey. Earliest US importation to US in 1815. • Characteristics: Good mothering • Main Uses: Milk production

  23. Angus

  24. Angus • History: Earliest known in 1700s. Moved to Midwestern states, popular in range areas. • Characteristics: Good beef, good mothering, easy to crossbreed. • Main Uses: High-quality, well-marbled meat.

  25. Braford

  26. Braford • History: Crossbreed between Brahman and Hereford • Characteristics: Good mothering, insect tolerant, survive in droughts • Main Uses: Beef

  27. Longhorn

  28. Longhorn • History: Brought in from Spanish. Almost went extinct in 1900s. • Characteristics: Low-cholesterol meat, good in drought, symbol of Texas • Main Uses: Pets & Beef

  29. Quiz

  30. Quiz—Open Note • 1. What is defined as “in dairy cattle, a method of evaluating the genetic value of dairy cows”? • 2. In what year did Dolly Madison served ice cream at the White House inaugural ball? • 3. Which breed is from the Netherlands. Breed is 2,000 years old? • 4. Which breed was earliest US imported to US in 1815?

  31. Quiz—Open Note • 5. Which breed is a good mother, good to cross, good in cold conditions? • 6. Which breed is a cross between a Brahman and Hereford? • 7. Which breed is known as a symbol of Texas? • 8. Which breed is known for their high-quality, well-marbled meat?

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