BEEF CATTLE
BLACK ANGUS
Characteristics: All black, cattle are blocky cattle (which is typical of every beef
breed), but are not nearly as as Charolais, Gelbvieh, Simmentals nor Limousins.
All Angus are cattle; you will never find a purebred Angus with horns. The "Angus
look" means that Angus typically have perky-looking ears, a wide forehead with a more
narrow and finer muzzle.
Used for
.
RED ANGUS
Red Angus have all of the characteristics of
. The cows are hardy, and grow
quickly. They produce
like that of the Black Angus, and their meat is also highly
desired in butchers, supermarkets, restaurants, and in the home.
Red Angus have a gene that make them red instead of black, they were a lot less
popular than the black a few years ago.
HEREFORD
Characteristics: The Hereford's large, stout body varies in color from rust to a deep red.
The face, , chest, underline, switch, and legs below the hocks are white.Herefords can
be both horned and polled. They have a good ability to , are docile, and can thrive in a
variety of pastoral conditions.
*The Hereford breed can be found on ranches all over the world.
*Originated in Herefordshire, England
*Used For Meat
MAINE-ANJOU
The Maine-Anjou breed originated in the northwestern part of
for beef production as it has both grassland and tillable land.
. This area is excellent
The Maine-Anjou is one of the larger breeds developed in France, with mature bulls
weighing from 2200 to pounds on the average. Mature cows will range from 1500 to
1900 pounds. The coloring is a very dark red with white markings on the head, belly,
rear legs and tail. White on other parts of the body is also common.
CHAROLAIS
The breed color varies from white to a light straw. They are long-bodied, heavily
late-maturing. Most cattle are horned, though some are polled and docility is a
feature.
and
It was the first popular breed after the English breeds and . It was known to produce
beef animals that had more red meat and less fat. The breed was often crossed with
English breeds.
Originated in Charolais, France
SIMMENTAL
The has historically been used for dairy, and as draught animals. They are
particularly renowned for the rapid growth of their young, if given sufficient feed.
Simmental provide more combined weaning gain (growth) and milk yield than any other
breed.
Simmental are a versatile breed of cattle originating in the valleys of the Simme river, in
the Bernese Oberland of western .
Simmental are a versatile breed of cattle originating in the valleys of the Simme river, in
the Bernese Oberland of western Switzerland.
BRAHMAN
The American has a distinct large hump over the top of the shoulder and neck, and a
loose flap of skin (dewlap) hanging from the neck. Their ears are larger than Bos taurus
breeds. Bulls weigh 1,600 to 2,200 (800 to 1,100 kg) and cows weigh 1,000 to 1,400
pounds (500 to 700 kg). At birth, calves weigh 60 to 65 pounds (30 to 33 kg). American
Brahmans are known as a , intelligent breed of beef cattle. Brahman cattle can be
gray or red color. Their tail switch is black, and they have black pigmentation on their
noses, tips of ears, and hooves. They are primarily a horned breed of cattle however
there are some bloodlines of Brahman that are naturally (without horns).
The Brahman or Brahma is a breed of Zebu cattle (Bos primigenius indicus), later
exported from India to the rest of the world. The main breeds used were Kankrej,
Guzerat, Nelore or Ongole and the Gir or Gyr cattle. It is named for the sacred cow
of Hinduism.
SHORTHORN
Shorthorns are big, strong-framed, hardy cattle. The cows breed regularly, calve easily
and exhibit great .Shorthorns may be horned or naturally polled, and have the
Shorthorn colours of red (brown), white, red and white, or roan.Cows can weigh about
1650 lbs.; bulls frequently weigh in excess of 1000 kgs and have been recorded as
heavy as 2500 lbs.
Originated in Great Britain
Originally called "Durham" cattle.
Used for Meat and
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