Across
- 6. A cattle's safety zone.
- 8. Number which describes the level of flesh or fat an animal possesses.
- 10. Segments of the beef cattle industry; sole purpose is to feed and fatten cattle.
- 14. Filled with antibodies; paves the road for the future health, immunity and survival of offspring.
- 16. Cow/calf producers who produce breeding stock for purebred or commercial operations.
- 17. Science that deals with food and its effects on health.
- 18. Animals with a four compartment stomach.
- 19. (Standing heat) Regularly occurring state of sexual receptivity during which a female will accept a male; when ovulation takes place.
Down
- 1. Period of pregnancy in animals; time from conception to birth.
- 2. Process of giving birth.
- 3. Feeds high in fiber.
- 4. Feeds high in energy and low in fiber.
- 5. Removal of the testicles of a male animal.
- 7. Generally use purebred breeding stock in crossbreeding programs to produce commercial offspring.
- 9. Purchase weanling calves from cow/calf producers and feed them out on pasture land.
- 11. Stands for Expected Progeny Differences. The number estimate of breeding potential characteristics, such as gain, muscling and maternal and carcass traits.
- 12. Harvested finished cattle which are purchased from feedlots and other outlets.
- 13. Trouble giving birth.
- 15. A mixture of feed stuffs which provide a balanced diet containing high amounts of energy and protein needed for optimum growth of an animal.