Cow Calf Terms: Brood Cow, Open Cow, Dry Cow
08/27/2009 08:56AM
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brood cow: used for breeding.
cow-calf pair: a breeding beef cow with calf at foot.
dry cow:
1. a cow in the 2 to 3 month period between the end of lactation and the subsequent calving. Cows in which calving is imminent are close-up dry cows, or are freshening.
2. a mature cow which is not lactating whatever the reason.
empty cow: cow not in calf when she should be. Called also barren cow.
foundation cow: one from which many of the animals in a herd or breed have originated.
fresh cow: a cow recently calved.
cow index: an estimate of the genetic ability of the cow to transmit to her offspring her capacity to produce milk and butterfat. The index is calculated on the basis of the cow's record of production, especially her deviation from herdmates, the herd's productivity status and the productivity proof of her sire.
cow-kick: a forward kick with a hindlimb, dangerous to the mounting rider of a horse, or to the clinician examining a cow.
open cow: cow not in calf, usually said of cows still to be bred.
cow-pony: American stock horse, used for working cattle on the range.
cow pool: a cooperative arrangement for milking cows in which a central unit cares for and milks cows or herds which belong to different owners.