Animal stats Flashcards
Mature weight of cows
1000 lbs (800-1600)
Mature weight of bulls?
1700 lbs (1100-3000)
Rectal temp of cattle?
101.5 F (100.4-102.8)
Respiration rate/ minute of cattle?
30
Heart rate/ min. Of cattle
50 (40-70)
Lifespan of cattle
14 years
Gestation of cattle
283 days - close to 9 months
Term for mature male cattle
Bull
Castrated male cattle
Steer
Young female cattle
Heifer
Mature female cattle
Cow
Young cattle
Calf
Cattle dressing %
63% 60-65%
Birth weight of a horse
100-200 lbs
Mature weight of a horse
900-1400lbs
Mature height of a horse
13-16 hands (1 hand=4 inches)
Rectal temp of a horse
100.0 F (99.1-100.8)
Respiration rate/ min of a horse
12
Heart rate/ min of a horse
45 (25-70)
Life span of a horse
25 years (15-30+)
Gestation of a horse
336 days (11 months, 11 days)
Birth weight of cattle?
80 lbs (60-110)