3 Questions
Match the following characteristics with their corresponding group of cattle:
Much narrower body, longer legs, very prominent dewlap; humped = Bos indicus Wider body, shorter legs, less prominent dewlap; humpless = Bos taurus Adapted to tropical environment through natural selection (Africa and Asia) = Bos indicus Adapted to temperate environment through artificial selection (Europe and USA) = Bos taurus
Match the following production abilities with their corresponding group of cattle:
Delayed maturity, long calving interval, slow growth rate, short lactation, and low milk yield = Bos indicus Early maturing, short calving interval, fast growth, milked up to 305 days, and high milk yield = Bos taurus
Match the following management requirements with their corresponding group of cattle:
Adapted to tropical environment through natural selection (Africa and Asia) = Bos indicus Adapted to temperate environment through artificial selection (Europe and USA) = Bos taurus
Learn about the characteristics and differences between the two groups of domestic cattle within the Bovidae family: Bos indicus and Bos taurus. Explore their conformation, fitness traits, and production abilities.
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