Livestock Terminology

Horizontal Words

1. -Part of the topline of a beef animal where the neck joins the body (5)
3. Ability of an animal to reproduce (9)
5. Main products are weaner calves or yearling calves (8)
7. Feed that is bulky, contains more than 18% crude fiber and is low in energy Exa (8)
10. Fat covering on an animal (6)
12. -Utilize a high energy ration to produce animals for slaughter (7)
14. Food source deriving energy directly from the sun (7)
16. -Lower part of tail consisting of long hair (6)
18. Fat dispersed within the meat (8)

Vertical Words

2. Working land to produce a crop (9)
4. Food source deriving energy from plants or animals (9)
6. -Feed high in energy and low in fiber Example: grain (11)
8. Process of eliminating less desirable animals from the herd (7)
9. Muscle without the fat (4)
11. -A benefit provided by an animal (7)
13. -Naturally without horns (6)
15. Products left after the main products have been extracted (11)
17. An actual material provided by an animal that can be eaten, worn or used (7)