Beef

ADAPTABILITY Adaptability is an important trait in goat meat production. It can be considered as a sub trait under the meat production trait. It can be defined as the ability of the animal (Boer goat) to alter itself to the changes in the environment. Since a breeding objective is the ideal animal a producer aims to breed, a breeding objective under adaptability for goat meat is: To breed a Boer goat that produces good quality goat meat regardless of the environment, with the goat being adapted…

One of the famous cases that occurred in the 19th century is the case of Sherwood v. Walker. This case involved a Mr. Sherwood, the buyer of the cow and Mr. Walker, the cow seller. The issue occurred when both parties create a contract to buy/sell a cow that both parties believed that it a barren cow. A barren cow is a cow that not capable of breeding. Thus, a contract was formed to buy/sell the cow at a portion of the price. However, after the contract was created, the seller found out that…

The beef industry in the United States of America was once a small business, but over time the population has increased, along with the need for beef production. Beef is now produced all over the country and the United States is one of the largest producers of beef (Cook 2015). To specify, steak in particular, is a specific form of beef that has undergone constant laws and regulations to become adequate enough for large consumption. During the presentation in class, my partner and I spent time…

breed is due to the marbling in meat, which makes it taste delicious. The ones famous for showing this amazing discovery is the Certified Angus Beef, a program that started in 1978 that broadcast and presented the Black Angus cow, the program showed that it's meat is one of the greatest (Tom Burke). Other brands of beef productors also supported the Angus Beef saying that this it is one of the best (Tom Burke). In the 1990s people…

cows for beef, milk, and even just raise it to sell it and make money. Some people, primarily from the city, only know that it comes from the store because they don't live in the country where most of the cows are. Cows, arguably are one of the most important animals. They provide meat which is eaten across the whole world. That is why it is so important. There are 4 main types of cattle breeds. Black angus Hereford Piedmontese Waguyu Black angus is the best cow breed. It is used for beef and…

One of my old friends watched me eating a raw beef, which is perfectly fine in my culture. Raw beef in Ethiopia is considered ”kings meal” and people have eaten raw beef for centuries. My friend however, did not understand that watching me eating uncooked meal and he displayed disgusted face reaction as if I was practicing cannibalism. He asked me why I am eating raw beef and said that is disgusting. I was shocked and I asked if he eats Pig, then he replied no! That is “dirty”. How about pork I…

On The Hunt The small beginnings of a huge project. I am so excited to participate in this coming years’ calf scramble program. This opportunity means a lot to me and I’m ready to start my heifer project. I plan to purchase a Simmental heifer to bring to next year’s stock show. I would prefer to purchase an older female to have a better chance in winning the calf scramble show if possible. But I will take what I get if a Simmental cannot be found I am also interested in the Charolais breed.…

The PMG animal that I picked is the Quarter Horse. I picked this animal because I grew up with horses and have been riding since I was 4, I also own a quarter horse of my own. My code of care is going to focus on the necessities and care of the quarter horse. It also focuses on the proper handling and transportation for the quarter horse. To maintain the Quarter Horses health it is helpful to know the correct amount of feed and water for them to accumulate. Quarter Horses are known for…

While most people are aware the Beef Stroganoff is Russian, there are others who doubt its status as a Russian dish and question its credibility. One way to uncover the secrets behind a dish is to understand the history that leads to its origins. What a lot of people do not understand is that beef stroganoff was not popular when it was first created. It might have been an alternative version to a more refined dish…

Antibiotics and Steroids in Beef Production According to the USDA, the average American consumes approximately 110 lbs. of beef and about 600 lbs. of dairy per year. What most of them don’t know is that they are putting many unnatural chemicals into their bodies every time they eat beef, or any kind of meat for that matter, or when they consume any dairy product. It’s safe to assume that most of the meat and dairy you buy at the supermarket has high amounts of antibiotics, various…