Agricultural Sciences - Grade 10 - Cattle breeds

Which type of animals are from African origin?

• Bos indicus

• Bos taurus

• Bos tauricus

• Bos indicu

Which type of animals are from European origin?

• Bos indicus

• Bos taurus

• Bos tauricus

• Bos indicu

What does dual-purpose mean in cattle breeds?

• Beef and mutton production

• Dairy and beef production

• Beef and hide production

• Dairy and hide producation

Organize these characteristics into the right categories of beef or dairy cattle

Groups:

(a) BEEF

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(b) DAIRY

• Wedge shape

• Block shape

• Flat from neck to tail

• Broad shoulders

• Higher off the ground towards the front

• Well developed large udder

• Lots of muscling

• Strong legs to carry weight

• Thick neck

• Rounded hindquarters

• Protruding rumen

Which beef breed is known for its' beautiful hide? These cattle are often seen in paintings.

• Brahman

• Hereford

• Nguni

• Angus

What cut of beef do we find labeled no 8?

• Rump

• Flank

• Chuck

• Sirloin

What do we call a breed of animal that originates from South Africa?

• indigenous

• exotic

Organize these cattle breeds into the right categories of exotic and indigenous

Groups:

(a) INDIGENOUS

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(b) EXOTIC

• Hereford

• Afrikaner

• Bonsmara

• Angus

• Charolais

• Brahman

• Drakensberger

• Nguni