ANSC 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Udder, Artificial Insemination, Lanolin
10 Sep 2016
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Flat and blocky muzzle, smaller barrel, beefy look, blocky square head, Lean, flat rounder muzzle, larger barrel and body capacity than beef cows, Flat and strong across topline, 4 teats for 4 sections of the udder. Used for: milk, leather, bones, fertilizer, meat, surfactanti. Feces-watery; indicates that has shorter nephronsii and must live in an area that has water readily available (don"t absorb water well). Artificial insemination is popular in cows because it is easier then owning and raising a bull (less expensive). Agile (closer to the ground), round muzzle, 2 teats for 2 sections of the udder, smaller eyes. Feces- round and dry; indicates that they have longer nephrons and can live in areas with little water (absorb water well). Docking done for cleanliness of the animal. Eyes on sides of head, flat forehead or pole for bucking, incisors only on the bottom of mouth.
