Both Flashcards
1
Q
Gestation period
A
G: 150 days
S: 145 days
2
Q
Average Temperature
A
G: 101° to 103.5° F
S: 102° to 103° F
3
Q
Ideal market weights
A
G: 90 to 100 pounds
S: 120 to 140 pounds
4
Q
Best cuts
A
G: loin, thigh, brisket, rack
S: loin, rack, leg
5
Q
Lifespan
A
G: 10 to 15 years
S: 10 to 12 years
6
Q
Is too much fat cover good or bad
A
Bad because it takes away from the quality and amount of meat but a small amount of fat is ideal
7
Q
Polled
A
Naturally lacking horns
8
Q
Good depth of twist
A
Muscular twist is filled and follows through
9
Q
Condition
A
Amount of body fat
10
Q
Four stomachs in order
A
- Rumen
- Reticulum
- Omasum
- Abomasum
11
Q
Most important nutrients for your animal
A
Water
12
Q
Good depth of chest
A
How deep and wide the chest is meaning the capacity for the heart and lungs
