Short Horned Cow Daniela Bencomo & Emily Oates Short Horned Cow

Breeds

Breed Characteristics Color: They usually come in three colors; Red, White and Roan. They can have red or white markings. Size: Height: They average from 140 cm (55in) Weight: 640 to 680 kg (1,410 to 1,500 lbs) Can be Horned or Pulled They are a Maternal and Terminal Breed Gender Differences: Dipositon:

History Origin: Northeastern Coast of England Import Date:1600 Crossbreeding: Who Developed: Charles and Robert Colling Life Span: 15 years average

Daily Care What they like to eat: Alfalfa, Native, Brome, Barley, Oats, Wheat. Hygiene: They Tag the Cattle for Identification. Disease Prevention: Viral Respiratory Vaccine,Deworm, Clostridial (Blackleg) Cows Habitat Requirements: They need at least 100 sq. ft. How much does it cost for a cow?

Anatomy Digestive System: There are four parts to the cow’s digestive system. Each part serves its own purpose to the cow and the digestive process. One part of the digestive system can hold up to 50 gallons of cud. Respiratory System: Nervous System:

Production Techniques Kind of Reproduction: Growth Stages: Breed Regristrations: Resale Value:

Meat Production Cuts - Blade steak,Brisket, Carcass grade,Chuck steak, Fajita, Filet mignon,Flank steak,Flap steak,Hanger steak, Plate steak,Ranch steak,Rib steak,Round,Rump, Short ribs, Shoulder tender, Sirloin,Top sirloin,Skirt steak,Spare ribs,Standing rib roast,T-bone,Tenderloin Veal: Bob Veal- slaughtering when only a few days old ( at most 1 month) up to 60 lb. Rose Veal:It’s name comes from its pink color, which is the result of the calves being slaughtered at or after 35 weeks (8 months up t0 12 months) By Products:Hair- Air filters, Brushes, Felt, Insulation, Plaster and Textiles Bones-Refined Sugar, Charcoal, Fertilizer, Glass, Brain- Anti- Aging Cream, Medicines Blood- Pasta, Imitation eggs, Dyes and Inks, Adhesives, Minearls, Laboratory Research Hooves- Plastics, Pet food, Photo film, Shampoo and Conditioner, Lamination Internal Organs- Instrument Strings, Tennis racquet strings, Vitamins Manure- Nitrogen, Fertilizer, phosphorus Fat- Chewing Gum, Candles, deodorant, shaving cream, perfume, cosmetics, creams and lotions, crayons, paint, cement, chalk, rubber

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