Cow By-products and Their Uses

The video explores the various by-products derived from beef cattle, beyond just meat and dairy. Kaya Twisselman introduces the concept of by-products and explains the differences between beef and dairy cows. The session covers the uses of cow hide, hair, bones, horns, hooves, fats, fatty acids, intestines, and manure. Each section highlights the diverse applications of these by-products, such as leather goods, gelatin, collagen, and fertilizers, emphasizing the importance of utilizing all parts of the cow for environmental sustainability.

What is a by-product in the context of beef production?

• A primary product from cows

• A secondary product derived from the production of another item

• A product that is only used for food

• A product that is not related to cows

Which of the following is a by-product made from cowhide?

• Cheese

• Milk

• Yogurt

• Leather

What can be made from the hair of a cow?

• Paintbrushes

• Ice cream

• Butter

• Milk

Which by-product is derived from the bones and hooves of cows?

• Milk

• Gelatin

• Leather

• Cheese

What is collagen, and where does it come from?

• A type of leather

• A type of meat

• A protein powder from bones and hooves

• A type of dairy product

Which of the following is a by-product made from fats and fatty acids?

• Yogurt

• Cheese

• Milk

• Tires

What common household item is made using fats and fatty acids from cows?

• Bread

• Pasta

• Crayons

• Juice

What is the sausage casing made from?

• Cowhide

• Intestines

• Bones

• Hooves

Which by-product from cows is used as a fertilizer?

• Manure

• Gelatin

• Collagen

• Leather

What is a unique use of cow intestines in sports equipment?

• Football covers

• Tennis racket strings

• Baseball gloves

• Basketball nets