Scurred
'Scurred' is a term commonly used in the context of cattle, applicable to both breeding and market stock. When we say an animal is scurred, it means it carries scurs – which are essentially underdeveloped horns. Unlike typical horns that are anchored securely to the skull, scurs are smaller formations visible on the skin.
Bear in mind, scurs are neither a positive or a negative attribute. They're a unique physical trait that helps distinguish one animal from another. So when you observe these minor horn-like growths on a bovine, you can identify it as 'scurred', but it doesn't contribute to or detract from their value in judging.
Bear in mind, scurs are neither a positive or a negative attribute. They're a unique physical trait that helps distinguish one animal from another. So when you observe these minor horn-like growths on a bovine, you can identify it as 'scurred', but it doesn't contribute to or detract from their value in judging.
Questions that use this term.
Which calf is scurred?
Which steer is scurred and appears to have the most Brahman influence?
Which bull is scurred?
Between the scurred heifers, who is thicker-ended?
Which is the scurred steer?
Species Distribution of Term
Distribution of the types of classes in our database this term is used in.