Name:__________________________
Date:_______________________
Beef Breeds
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Angus
Beefmaster
Brahman
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Charolais
Chianina
Gelbvieh
Hereford
Limousin
Longhorn
Maine Anjou
Red Angus
Salers
Santa Gertrudis
Shorthorn
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Multiple Choice Choose the best answer for the question or statement
17. What breed of cattle was developed from zebu cattle in India crossed with several European
breeds?
a. Angus
b. Beefmaster
c. Brahman
d. Charolais
18. This species of cattle originated in Europe?
a. Bos Indoractous
b. Bos Indicus
c. Bos Traitorous
d. Bos Taurus
19. Brangus are the combination of 5/8 __________ and 3/8 _____________.
a. Brahman; Angus
b. Beefmaster; Angus
c. Angus; Brahman
d. Belgian Blue; Angus
20. The Hereford was imported in to the U.S. by who?
a. E.M. Tiffany
b. Henry Clay
c. George Grant
d. Tom Lasater
21. This breed of cattle are naturally polled, black and are known for their high marbling carcasses.
a. Angus
b. Brangus
c. Salers
d. Longhorn
22. The 3 breeds that make up the Beefmaster breed are ___________, __________, and
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a. Angus, Brahman, Hereford
b. Carolais, Brangus, Shorthorn
c. Gelbvieh, Chianina, Angus
d. Hereford, Shorthorn, Brahman
23. Bos Indicus cattle originated from where?
a. Eastern Europe
b. Central Africa
c. India
d. Australia
24. There are over____________breeds of cattle worldwide?
a. 200
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1000
25. Which of the following breeds originated from Spain
a. Shorthorn
b. Limousin
c. Beefmaster
d. Longhorn
26. Which of the following breeds is an extremely large breed that originated from Italy?
a. Charolais
b. Brangus
c. Simmental
d. Chianina
27. Marbling is_________________________.
a. Intermuscular fat
b. Subcutaneous fat
c. Intramuscular fat
d. Intravenous fat
Short Answer. Briefly answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge
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29. Define the term roan.