Across
- 2. – Final stage of feeding before market weight is reached
- 4. – Mix of feed given to calves daily
- 5. – Structure used to safely restrain cattle for grooming
- 8. – Describes ideal straightness of the back and hip
- 10. – A key area to clip and level for appearance in cattle selection
- 12. – Place where cattle are fattened before market (general cattle term)
- 14. – Bone used to estimate long-term growth
- 16. – A type of show requiring short hair for judging
- 18. – A safety feature used to secure cattle in a show barn
- 19. – Term meaning to add volume to the hair with a blower
Down
- 1. – Common external parasite that affects hide and hair
- 3. – Period before slaughter where no drugs can be administered
- 5. – Tool used to dry and add volume to calf’s hair
- 6. – Daily cleaning practice using water (no soap) for hair health
- 7. – Clipping and grooming cattle to highlight their best traits
- 9. – Tool used to set feet and calm cattle in the ring
- 11. – Training your animal to lead for the show
- 13. – Visual attractiveness and overall impression of the calf
- 15. – A common tool used to groom and show cattle
- 17. – The ability of the exhibitor to present the animal to its best advantage