Glossary of Terms

 

Condition:

  • Thin - Ribs are visible and there is no rounded appearance through the back and loin.
  • Moderate Flesh - Only a few ribs slightly visible and a slight rounded appearance through the back and loin.
  • Fleshy - No ribs visible and there is a definite rounded appearance through the back and loin.

Frame:

  • Large - Cattle have large frames, and are tall and long-bodied for their age.
  • Medium - Cattle have slightly large frames, and are slightly tall and long-bodied for their age.
  • Small - Cattle have small frames, and are shorter-bodied and not as tall as cattle with medium frames.

Quality:

  • Fancy - Exceptional quality
  • Choice - Above average quality
  • # 1 - Average quality
  • # 2 - Below average quality

Unmerchantable:

  • Refers to an animal with a physical condition(s) that significantly reduces its value or "merchantabilty". This includes, but is not limited to cripples, bad eyes, lumps, chronics, quinines, locos, and sick livestock.