The Story of Beef Cattle

The Story of Beef Cattle

Before we start or tour let's find out more about Beef cattle
Terms:
Bovine:	The scientific name for beef animals
Bull:	A male
Bunk:	A large pile of silage
Calf:	A baby that is either a male or female
Calving:	When a cow has a calf
Cow:	A female that has had a calf
Cow/calf operation:	The farmer raises calves by leaving them with the cows
Freshen:	The same thing as calving
Heifer:	A female that is not had a calf yet
Silage:	hay or corn that is packed to eliminate air then fermented. It is stored in a bunk or a silo.
Silo:	An upright cement structure that stores silage
Steer:	Male that has been neutered

Breeds of Beef Cattle


Clicking on the picture will take you to the breed website	Black Angus
Brahman
Brangus
	Herford
Limousine
	Long Horn
Red Angus
	Shorthorn
Simmental