Download Glossary of Terms Related to Cattle Breeding and Production and more Quizzes Animal Biology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Artificial Insemination (AI) DEFINITION 1 Placement of semen into the female reproductive tract by means other than natural service. TERM 2 Body Condition Score (BCS) DEFINITION 2 A visual appraisal of the muscle and fat covering of an animal.In cattle a ranking of 1 (emaciated) to 9 (obese) is used. TERM 3 Bos indicus DEFINITION 3 Zebu, sometimes known as humped cattle, indicus cattle, or Brahmin cattle are a type of domestic cattle originating in South Asia, particularly the Indian subcontinent.Cattle adapted to hot climates. TERM 4 Bos taurus DEFINITION 4 The domesticated bovine species. TERM 5 Bovine DEFINITION 5 Term used to refer to cattle. TERM 6 Bull DEFINITION 6 Male bovine that has reached sexual maturity. TERM 7 Calf DEFINITION 7 Young bovine (male or female) under one year of age. TERM 8 Castrate DEFINITION 8 Removal of the testicles. TERM 9 Cow DEFINITION 9 A female bovine that has reached sexual maturity, generally used for female that have given birth to a calf. TERM 10 Docility DEFINITION 10 A calm temperament, mild disposition, easily handled. TERM 21 Settle DEFINITION 21 To become pregnant. TERM 22 Steer DEFINITION 22 A male bovine that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity. TERM 23 Weaning DEFINITION 23 Separating young animals from their dams so they cannot nurse. TERM 24 Angus DEFINITION 24 Origin - Scotland Blacked & Polled Maternal Traits Carcass Traits Most successful branded beef program - "CAB" certified Angus Beef TERM 25 Red Angus DEFINITION 25 Origin - Scotland White, Horned & Polled Large Size Heavy Muscled Fast Growth Rate TERM 26 Sinmental DEFINITION 26 Origin - Switzerland, Germany & France Gold, White & Horned or Black, Red & Polled Meat & Milk in Europe Good growth rate & disposition TERM 27 Calving to Conception DEFINITION 27 9 months TERM 28 Calving to Weaning DEFINITION 28 6 to 8 months TERM 29 Stocker/Backgrounder DEFINITION 29 2 to 8 months (variable) TERM 30 Feedlot DEFINITION 30 3 to 7 months (variable) TERM 31 Packer DEFINITION 31 3 to 7 days TERM 32 Retailer DEFINITION 32 Variable TERM 33 Consumer DEFINITION 33 Variable TERM 34 Charolais DEFINITION 34 Origin - France White Horned & Polled Large Size Heavy Muscled Fast Growth Rate TERM 35 Hereford DEFINITION 35 Origin - England Red & White Horned & Polled Hardy Good Disposition
