Tight Hearted
"Tight hearted" is a term mainly used with cattle. It describes the area at the base of the forerib, right behind the brisket and front leg. If a bull, heifer, or steer is tight hearted, it means this area is higher up and further from the ground. It's like there's a rubber band around their forerib pulling that area up.
Tight hearted cattle usually don't have as much depth and body dimension. This could mean they are harder-doing cattle, meaning they might require more resources to maintain their condition or they may struggle to gain weight. So, while a tight hearted look might give a sleeker appearance, it's not always the best from a practical perspective.
Tight hearted cattle usually don't have as much depth and body dimension. This could mean they are harder-doing cattle, meaning they might require more resources to maintain their condition or they may struggle to gain weight. So, while a tight hearted look might give a sleeker appearance, it's not always the best from a practical perspective.
Questions that use this term.
Who is the tight-hearted, shallow-made lamb that tapered to their pins?
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Animals tagged as Tight Hearted In Our System