Beef Cattle Terms

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Across
  1. 2. Meat from a young calf
  2. 3. The pregnancy period in cattle, about 9 months
  3. 5. Tropical cattle breed known for heat tolerance and hump
  4. 10. The process of a cow giving birth
  5. 11. Trait of Bos indicus cattle that helps with heat dissipation
  6. 12. Bos taurus cattle are valued for their high quality _____ and milk production
  7. 13. Intact male bovine used for breeding
  8. 14. European cattle type that is better adapted to cooler climates
  9. 17. Continent where Bos taurus cattle originated
  10. 18. Adult female bovine that has had a calf
  11. 19. Young female bovine that has not had a calf
Down
  1. 1. Removal of the testicles to prevent breeding and improve meat quality
  2. 4. Bos taurus cattle have this trait, unlike their tropical counterparts
  3. 6. Young bovine, either male or female
  4. 7. Distinctive feature on the shoulders of Bos indicus cattle
  5. 8. Country where Bos indicus cattle originated
  6. 9. Key advantage of Bos indicus cattle in hot climates
  7. 15. Castrated male bovine raised for beef
  8. 16. Meat that comes from mature cattle