History and Vocabulary of Cattle Farming
Explore the rich history of cattle farming, from the introduction of longhorn cattle in America by the Spanish to the importation of European dairy cattle to Jamestown Colony. Learn about various terms and concepts associated with cattle, such as castration, heifer, marbling, and more. Delve into the significance of different cattle breeds like Hereford and Bos indicus in the United States. Discover key milestones in cattle farming, including historical events like serving ice cream at the White House inaugural ball. Enhance your knowledge of cattle with this informative collection.
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Cattle Animal Unit Ms. Skinner
Vocabulary Alveoli the part of the udder that manufactures milk. BST a hormone produced naturally by the pituitary gland of the cow Bos indicus humped cattle found in tropical countries. BSE degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system of cattle . (aka Mad Cow) Bos taurus domestic cattle originating from the Aurochs or Celtic Shorthorn. Bull A male bovine of any age that has not been castrated.
Vocabulary Calf a beef animal under one year of age. Cow a female bovine that has had one or more calves; or an older female that has matured. Castration the removal of testicles of a male animal. Cow Index in dairy cattle, a method of evaluating the genetic value of dairy cows Cattle beef animals over one year of age. Dewlap hanging fold of skin under the neck of animals. (cattle & goats)
Vocabulary Feeder Calf a weaned calf that is under on year of age and is sold to be fed for more growth. Marbling the presence and distribution of fat and lean in a cut of meat. Polled not having horns. Grass-fed a diet of completely grasses or pasture feed. Reproduction the production of offspring. Heifer a female bovine that as now had a calf or has not matured.
Vocabulary Roughage a feed containing more than 18% crude fiber when dry. Ex: hay, silage, pasture Teat the outlet for milk produced in the udder. Udder the milk- producing gland of mammals. Slaughter calves calves that are between 3 months and one year of age when slaughtered. Veal calves younger than 3 months of age sold for slaughter. Steer a male bovine that is castrated before reaching sexual maturity.
1493 The Spanish brought the first longhorn cattle to America.
1611 European dairy cattle arrived in Jamestown Colony and helped end sever starvation.
1623 2 Devon Heifers & 1 Devon Bull imported to Plymouth Colony from Britain.
1812 Dolly Madison served ice cream at the white House inaugural ball.
1817 First Hereford cattle imported to the United States by Henry Clay of Kentucky.
1852 Massachusetts breeder purchased one of the first Holstein cows from a Dutch sailing master at Boston.
1873 George Grant transported 4 Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas.
1895 Commercial pasteurization machines were first introduced.
Normal Meat Dairy Steak Some sausages Brisket Roasts Ground beef Milk Ice cream Yogurt Butter Cheese
Holstein History: From the Netherlands. Breed is 2,000 years old. Characteristics: Good mothers, cattle poster child. Main Uses: Milk production
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
Jersey History: Originated on Isle of Jersey. Earliest US importation to US in 1815. Characteristics: Good mothering Main Uses: Milk production
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.
Braford History: Crossbreed between Brahman and Hereford Characteristics: Good mothering, insect tolerant, survive in droughts Main Uses: Beef
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
QuizOpen 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?
QuizOpen 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?
