Which term describes a castrated male bovine used for meat?

Which term describes a castrated male bovine used for meat?

• A. bull
• B. steer
• C. cow
• D. calf

Answer: (B)

Steer. A steer is a castrated male bovine raised for meat, and castration redirects growth toward muscle and carcass quality rather than reproductive traits, making it the typical beef animal. A bull is an intact male used for breeding, a cow is a mature female, and a calf is a young bovine of either sex.

Steer. A steer is a castrated male bovine raised for meat, and castration redirects growth toward muscle and carcass quality rather than reproductive traits, making it the typical beef animal. A bull is an intact male used for breeding, a cow is a mature female, and a calf is a young bovine of either sex.