Beef Cattle Production

4. a species of beef cattle with European origins
8. the amount of fat intermingled with the muscle fibers
9. the improved characteristics of an animal produced by breeding two different breeds of animal
12. the manner in which the animal acts or behaves
14. a type of farm in which cattle are grouped in lots and fed to fatten them for harvest
15. a record of the breed line that ensures the standard and quality of the breed

1. a group of animals with similar trails and characteristics, developed from the same bloodlines
2. cattle raised for the purpose of producing meat
3. to remove an undesirable animal
5. per person
6. cattle raised to the appropriate weight for harvest
7. the shape or dimensions of the animal
10. an estimate of the boneless, closely trimmed cuts of beef that can be obtained from the round, loin, rib, and chuck
11. an animal naturally lacking horns
12. born and raised within the U.S.
13. skin under throat