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The typical Hereford cow has a red coat, with white patches on its chest and belly, and a white head. Some also have white patches on their backs. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Black and white, White, Black, brown and white

The next time you're lost in a cow pasture, just note the direction the cows are facing! The studies by German scientists involved observing over 8000 cattle in random pastures in six continents. The grazing and/or resting patterns of cows indicated they usually faced either magnetic north or south regardless of wind direction and the angle of the sun.

The study was the first to point to a magnetic sense in large mammals similar to the way fish, birds and bees use the Earth's magnetic fields as orientation. Difficulty: Hard.

 

east/west, either depending on weather conditions, both depending on the time of day

That's right, no matter how delicious it sounds, a cow-pie is nothing more than digested waste from a cow. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

A beef dessert fit for consumption, A dessert that a cow baked for you, A get-together with cows where you eat pie

The American Angus Association is the largest purebred cattle registry in the world. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Charolais, Piedmontese, Hereford

The cow was diagnosed in Washington State, but was purchased from a Canadian farm in 2001. Difficulty: Hard.

 

January 2004, November 2003, October 2003

Being the third stomach on a cow, the abomasum is prone to becoming
'twisted' causing the cow's digestive system to be blocked. Thus the
cow stops eating. This usually occurs after a difficult calving-usually
with twins. Surgery is most common for correcting a 'DA', however some
vets do 'roll' a cow so that the abomasum will simply untwist on its
own! Difficulty: Hard.

 

Dairy Average, Deformed Abdomen, Diphtheria Animalia

Semen is held in a small plastic tube which is called a straw. Difficulty: Hard.

 

syringes, cups, your hand

There are two types of cattle that are red and white- the Ayrshire and the Milking Shorthorn. Difficulty: Hard.

 

black and white, brown, fawn colored and white

 

Holstein, Limousin, Guernsey

Holstein cattle are the most popular breed of dairy cattle in North America, known for their high milk production and distinctive black and white markings. Originally from the Netherlands, Holsteins were first imported to the United States in the mid-19th century and quickly became the dominant breed in the dairy industry. In addition to their milk production, Holsteins are also used for meat and leather production. Interestingly, the black and white coloration of Holsteins is not just for looks - it actually helps to reflect sunlight and keep the cows cooler in hot weather. Difficulty: Average.

 

Jersey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss

Difficulty: Easy.

 

Average Dose Gain, Average Dressing Gain, Almost Dead Gelbvieh

Simmental is a breed of large dull red and white cattle of Swiss origin that are used throughout the world for meat and milk. The Simmental is among the oldest and most widely distributed of all breeds of cattle in the world. Simmental is named after the valley of the Simme river in Switzerland. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Angus, Brahman, Horro

The rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum are parts of the stomach. Cows really don't have four stomachs, but one stomach divided into four parts. Difficulty: Hard.

 

2, 4, 6

The cuckoo hole is also known as the tail hollow. If it is deep it indicates a very thin cow with little body fat. Difficulty: Hard.

 

part of the ear canal, indentation of the tongue, hoof deformity

There are 2 colors associated with Angus beef cattle. The United States distinguishes between the 2 colors for registration purposes. They are Black Angus and Red Angus. Black Angus beef cattle are the most popular breed of beef cattle in the United States. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Shorthorn, Brahman, Hereford

Yup, it's the sulfur (thiol) compounds found in fecal material that give it that lovely smell. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Methane, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide

The American Hereford Assoc. is based in Kansas City, MO. Clay, known as The Great Compromiser, was a Senator, Speaker of the House, and Secretary of State. He brought his Herefords to the states in 1817. Clay was from Kentucky and was instrumental in shaping American government prior to the Civil War. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Holstein, Simmental, Shorthorn

It is a good thing that it is not twelve feet. It would drag on the ground! Difficulty: Hard.

 

6 inches, 12 feet, 6 feet

Liquid nitrogen keeps the semen straws frozen at -350 degrees F. Difficulty: Easy.

 

salt, xenon, hydrogen

We had the first Ayrshire that ever won at the farm show. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Holstein, Brown Swiss, Jersey

A cow has four compartments which comprise its stomach. Following are the names of the compartments: rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Difficulty: Hard.

Ayrshire cattle are a breed of dairy cattle that originated in Scotland, as the question suggests. They are known for their distinctive red and white markings and are highly valued for their milk production. Ayrshires are hardy and adaptable, able to thrive in a variety of climates and conditions. They are also known for their longevity, with some cows living and producing milk well into their teens or even twenties. Ayrshire milk is prized for its high butterfat content, making it ideal for cheese and butter production. Overall, Ayrshire cattle are a fascinating breed with a rich history in dairy farming. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Dexter, Guernsey, Short Horn

Chianina is pronounced kee-a-nee-nuh. The breed of beef cattle originated in the Chiana Valley of Tuscany where Chianti wine was made. Chianina were first used as draft animals before they were slaughtered for their beef. The United States was given a semen sample from Diaceto I in 1971.

Italy was one of the countries banned from importing cattle to the US due to Hoof and Mouth disease so only sperm was available for a few years. Chianina have short hair that can be white or grey in color. The Chianina cows can weigh up to sixteen hundred pounds while the bulls can weigh up to two tons. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Simmental, Piemontese, Highlands

 

About 5 feet, About 3 feet, About 4 feet

The Pinzgauer breed of cattle is from Austria. Milk and meat production are the most common uses of this breed. The name of this breed comes from a region in Austria called Pinzgau. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Dajal, Catalina, Poodle

 

Polled Hereford, Texas Longhorn, Corriente

The first Hereford cattle were imported circa 1817 by the politician Henry Clay, who introduced a young bull, a cow and a heifer to his farm in Kentucky. They were bred with shorthorn cattle to prevent inbreeding. As the popularity of the cattle caught on, William H Sotham later imported a herd of breeding cattle to New York, and the Texas rancher William Ikard and his brother imported several animals from Britain, some of which were from the royal herd. Difficulty: Average.

 

William H Sotham, William Ikard, Warren Gammon

Calves are often killed for their meat which is called veal. Veal is usually tenderer than meat from an adult cow. It can be prepared in many forms such as breaded veal cutlets, veal Parmigiana, and Wiener schnitzel. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Bull, Lamb, Steer

When the tail is straight down, the cow is relaxed, grazing, or walking. If the tail is tucked between the legs it could be frightened, sick or cold. During mating, threat, or investigation, the tail hangs away from the body. It's held straight out, sometimes with a kink, when galloping or when the animal is in a bucking, playful mood.


Difficulty: Hard.

 

the cow feeling threatened, the cow is investigating something, the cow is playful

Lasater Ranch developed the Beefmaster by crossing Brahmans, Herefords, and shorthorn cattle over a period of time. The Beefmaster breed was recognized in 1954 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, even though they were developed in the late 1930's. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Chianina, Hereford, Braford

While most heifers who are twins to bulls are freemartins, there are
some cases where their reproductive systems do mature and they live
a normal life. Difficulty: Hard.

 

A heifer who was a twin to a bull, A bull was a twin to a heifer and is not fertile, A bull who was a twin to a heifer

When the water buffalo wallows, it submerges itself in water and only leaves its nostrils exposed. A layer of mud cakes on its body so the insects can not bite. Difficulty: Hard.

 

It rubs against trees and bushes, It stampedes through the jungle, It allows birds to roost on its back to scare off insects

CRI is an international artificial insemination cooperative, breeding both dairy and beef and is the cover company for AgSource, Genex, and Central Livestock. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Cryogenics Inc, Cattle Reproduction Inc, Central Rural Insemination

Commercial cattle are mostly raised for beef and not for breeding. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Lop-sided, Two-cow, Mixed

Cows aren't supposed to be carnivore-cannibals, as they are herbivores. The causative organism of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or 'mad cow disease') can be found in most parts of a cow's body, but is most easily transmitted in the nervous tissue. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Chocolate, Peanut butter, Spinach

Hoard's Dairyman is a magazine that has been published since 1885 and is specifically targeted towards dairy farmers. It covers topics such as breeding, feeding, and health care for dairy cattle, as well as industry news and updates. The magazine is named after its founder, W.D. Hoard, who was a prominent dairy farmer and businessman in Wisconsin. Today, Hoard's Dairyman is still a popular publication among dairy farmers and is known for its informative articles and practical advice. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Milk Digest, Dairy Time, Play Bull

Texas Longhorns were brought to the United States by Christopher Columbus. The horns on a Longhorn can measure up to four feet long in cows while bulls can get up to six feet in length. Texas Longhorns were bred for longevity.

In 1927, the U.S. government settled Longhorns at refuges in Oklahoma and Nevada. Smaller herds were kept for breeding by cattlemen. In 1964, the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association was started. Texas Longhorns could weigh up to fifteen hundred pounds and vary in color. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Colts, Bills, Rams

Alfalfa seems to enhance the conversion of carotene to Vitamin A, while other feedstuffs depress the conversion of carotene to Vitamin A. Difficulty: Hard.

 

D, E, B

Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, and Oklahoma were the top five beef cattle states in 2013. Difficulty: Average.

 

North Dakota, New York, Florida

In addition to cattle, other members of the Bovine family include antelopes, bison and oxen. They are part of the suborder Ruminantia which also includes deer, sheep, and goats.

Ursine animals are bears, canine animals are dogs, and felines are cats. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Ursine, Canine, Feline