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Beef
Beef is the meat attained from bovines especially cattle. Beef can be cut into steaks, roasts or short ribs.
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grading-up
Meat products; Beef
The process of using purebred bulls to breed multiple generations within a herd. Female dams are chosen from the herd to breed again with the bulls.
heat synchronization
Meat products; Beef
The process of inducing heat and manipulating the estrogen cycles of cows in an effort to create synchronization and thus reduce cost and create a more uniformed herd.
hot carcass weight
Meat products; Beef
The weight of a carcass prior to chilling with its hide, head, gastrointestinal tract, and internal organs removed.
inbreeding
Meat products; Beef
The breeding of plants or animals where the parents are more related than the average of the breed. This can often lead to a higher probability of recessive and undesirable traits surfacing.
linebreeding
Meat products; Beef
A form of inbreeding where cattle closely related are breed in an effort to create a more consistent offspring, identify genetic flaws, and to encourage traits that are more desirable.
round
Meat products; Beef
The hind section of the cow that has decent flavor but can be a little tough because the muscles are well exercised.