Complimenting the amount of muscle they have in their hip area.
A term for breeding females that have a heftier look. It's all about the combination of a bold rib and a deep body.
This means they have a shorter, thicker, coarser neck.
A term used to describe livestock that have a certain fullness and flexibility in their lower ribcage.
Underdeveloped horns, a unique physical trait that helps distinguish one animal from another, neither contributes nor detracts from value
A term used when a steer doesn't have enough fat cover.
Refers to the amount of swelling, or lack there of, on the animals hock
A term that is used to describe an animal with a narrower or less expansive rib cage, and consequently a less rounded or "barrel-like" body shape.
It can suggest that the hog has more overall product and muscle, making it a desirable trait for both breeding and market purposes.
a term that describes an animal with a big, noticeable chest area. Can be due to extra fat hanging around the chest, or because the animal's breastbone sticks out more than usual.
A term we use to describe the grace and refinement of a breeding female across all livestock species, a nod to the more delicate features and elegance
Where the pin bones sit lower than the hook bones; such a physical trait often impacts the animal's overall balance and aesthetic appeal, and is generally considered undesirable.
a term that describes an animal, whether it's for breeding or market, that has a bigger foot and more bone circumference. Think of it like having a sturdy frame and a solid base.
Displaying a level or even topline, which extends from directly behind the shoulder, over the loin, and out through the hip.