Show Cattle Terms 3

3. / refers to the structural design of the animal that allows it to set its feet down comfortably on the move.
4. / the grazed or harvested edible parts of plants, other than the grain to be fed to animals. Hay is an example of forage
6. / a feed ration for a steer between 900-1500 pounds, designed to develop marbling and fat in calves that are closer to market weight. Typically lower levels of protein and higher levels of concentrates, carbohydrates, fats.
7. / a negative term that can be used to describe the skeletal structure or muscle pattern of a calf. Conversely, if a judge says a heifer is flat in her shoulder, that is good because she will be smooth from her neck to shoulder to forerib.
8. / A calf that is often finicky about feed, and does not gain well. Often seen in cattle with flat or incorrect rib shape.

1. / a feed ration for a steer between 500-900 pounds, designed to kick start their growth. Usually higher in protein to support muscle and skeletal growth.
2. / the act of preparing an animal for show
3. / an animal lacking spring or shape of the rib
4. / an animal that is lacking muscle expression
5. / a desirable head shape, typically wide between the calf's eyes and not too long from his eye to his muzzle