"Thick ended" is a term that can be applied to all livestock, whether they're being raised for breeding or market. When an animal is described as thick ended, it means they show more muscle in their rear. This is generally considered a good thing.

Having a thick end suggests the animal has a strong, muscular build, which can be a positive trait for both breeding potential and market value. So, a thick ended livestock animal can often be a strong contender in the judging ring.
Questions that use this term.
Between #3 and #4, who is the most thick-ended?
Who is a big topped, thick ended steer that cuts up in his flank and is tighter in motion?
Who is the trim, big-racked, thick-ended wether that you'd expect to hang the most shapely carcass?
Who is the big backed, thick-ended hog that one would expect to hang up the most shapely carcass?
Species Distribution of Term
Distribution of the types of classes in our database this term is used in.