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cow hock — noun : a hock of a horse or dog that turns or bends inward like that of a cow so that the shanks of the hind legs are very close … Useful english dictionary
cow hock — /ˈkaʊ hɒk/ (say kow hok) noun the hock of a sheep or goat which inclines inwards …
Cow-hocked — is the condition in a livestock animal where the back leg joints of the animal are set incorrectly. This term is used to describe when the back knee on an animal is set inward, resulting in a splayed look in the back legs. This can result in the… … Wikipedia
Hock (zoology) — The hock, or gambrel, is the tarsal joint of a digitigrade quadruped, such as a horse, cat, or dog. It is the anatomical homologue of the ankle of the human foot.HorseAlthough the tarsus refers specifically to the bones and joints of the hock,… … Wikipedia
hock — I [[t]hɒk[/t]] n. 1) zool. the joint in the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., above the fetlock joint, corresponding anatomically to the ankle in humans 2) zool. a corresponding joint in a fowl • Etymology: 1375–1425; var. of dial. hough, ME ho(u)… … From formal English to slang
hock — hock1 /hok/, n. 1. the joint in the hind leg of a horse, cow, etc., above the fetlock joint, corresponding anatomically to the ankle in humans. See diag. under horse. 2. a corresponding joint in a fowl. v.t. 3. to hamstring. [1375 1425; var. of… … Universalium
Cattle judging — is the process of judging a series of cattle and pronouncing a first, second and third place animal based on each animal s qualities. Most cattle judging occurs in show rings at agricultural shows.Judgements on cattle are ultimately based on… … Wikipedia
Equine conformation — [original research?] Parts of a horse Equine conformation evaluates the degree of correctness of a horse s bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. Undesirable conformat … Wikipedia
Bone spavin — is a bony growth within the lower hock joint of horse or cattle. It is caused by osteoarthritis, and the degree of lameness that results can be serious enough to end a horse s competitive career.Description of bone spavinBone spavin is… … Wikipedia
Dairy farming — Dairy farm redirects here. For the retail company in Asia, see Dairy Farm International Holdings. A rotary milking parlor in an industrial dairy facility, located in Germany Dairy farming is a class of agricultural, or an animal husbandry,… … Wikipedia
