More Rumin Terms Aguy

Front 1

Muzzle

Back 1

a unique identifiers similar to human fingerprints. It is used to trace cattle in breeding, production, and distribution to ensure its quality

Front 2

Heart girth

Back 2

measure from a point slightly behind the shoulder blade, down the fore-ribs and under the body behind the elbow all the way around. It is used to estimate the weight of the animal when scales are not available

Front 3

Poll

Back 3

hornless

Front 4

Brisket

Back 4

include the superficial and deep pectorals. These muscles support about 60% of the body weight of standing/moving cattle

Front 5

Topline

Back 5

gives the illusion that the cow's back is straighter, which improves mobility that enhances milk production

Front 6

Underline

Back 6

the underpart of an animal between its fore legs and its hind legs

Front 7

Pinbone

Back 7

the hip bone of a cow, horse, or similar animal, that sticks out

Front 8

Rump

Back 8

the rear end of an animal

Front 9

Loin

Back 9

this muscle is in charge of moving the legs, flexing the spine, and turning the upper body

Front 10

Dock

Back 10

to remove the tail or shorten the tail of a sheep to improve cleanliness

Front 11

Hump

Back 11

a deposit of fat where the cow stores food and water, making them stand the heat much longer

Front 12

Dewlap

Back 12

loose flaps of skin that hang from the necks of some animals, possibly to make them appear bigger

Front 13

Rack

Back 13

rib section of loin with scored back

Front 14

Withers

Back 14

the highest part of a ruminant's back, above its shoulders

Front 15

Judging

Back 15

way of recognizing and evaluating the economical features of an animal which can be seen externally

Front 16

Type

Back 16

refers to body form of an animal. The different parts should be well balanced and the transition should be harmonious

Front 17

Development

Back 17

means the size of the animal

Front 18

Carriage or Style

Back 18

graceful at standing and walking

Front 19

Form

Back 19

broad and long without being low at the back. body is deep. muscles are well developed

Front 20

Quality

Back 20

bones are refined, but not too small or too weak to support the body. skin is smooth and free of wrinkles

Front 21

Hard

Back 21

with very clear meatiness, without fat

Front 22

Dry

Back 22

no fat, but especially used for head, feet, and joints

Front 23

Weak

Back 23

with less meat, which clearly show fat deposition

Front 24

Full/Wet

Back 24

fat, especially on head, feet, and joint

Front 25

Undeep

Back 25

clear wedged shape

Front 26

Deep

Back 26

an animal that is not wedged shape but rectangular

Front 27

Low

Back 27

with short leg

Front 28

Wide

Back 28

large quite deep and full