shorthorn

Compact-horned beef breed

A shorthorn is a breed of cattle originally from northeastern England, known for their short, curved horns and dual-purpose use for beef and dairy.

The term can also describe any animal with notably short horns.

The ranch specialized in shorthorns and Herefords.

breed

bovine

Of the cattle family

  • herdGrazing animals together
  • heiferChildless female cattle
  • steerDirect movement or castrated bull

bull · cow · calf · calving · beef · dairy · milking · dual-purpose · roan · red

physical

horns

Bony animal projections

  • curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
  • polledCollected opinions systematically
farming

husbandry

Farm management practice

barn · farmstead · veterinarian · feed · hay · silage · auction · show · exhibition · judging

Opposites
horn length in cattle breeds

shorthornlonghorn

Breed with lateral horns

Highland cattle · Watusi

expertise/experience (slang usage)

shorthornoldtimer

Experienced longtime participant

veteran · old hand · expert · longtime

cattle breed prestige/familiarity (informal)

shorthornAngus

Scottish cattle breed

Hereford

Family

shorthorns

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G