Beef

Beef

Beef is the meat attained from bovines especially cattle. Beef can be cut into steaks, roasts or short ribs.

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artificial insemination (A.I.)

Meat products; Beef

The process by which semen is introduced into the reproductive track of a female without coitus.

average daily gain (ADG)

Meat products; Beef

A meaurement of an animal's daily weight change on a feed test. A feed test is commonly 140 days for bulls.

backcross

Meat products; Beef

To cross a hybrid with one of its parents or a genetical equivilant of one of its parents.

beef carcass evaluation service

Meat products; Beef

A program where the USDA will evaluate and grade beef quality and yield to identify superior lines of cattle and promote marketability.

beef cattle improvement association (BCIA)

Meat products; Beef

An organization at the state level that promotes, encourages and sponsers programs or events to improve cattle.

birth weight (BW)

Meat products; Beef

The weight of a calf that is taken within 24 hours of birth. A calf with a high BW will generally have a greater correlation of calving problems but may produce a larger and more desirable end ...

body condition score

Meat products; Beef

A numeric score from 1 to 9 used to determine the amount of fat/energy reserves in a cow's body. A score of 1 indicates that the animal is emaciated and has very little muscle, while a score of 9 ...