Classification and Identification of Beef Cattle Breeds Hereford

Classification and Identification of Beef Cattle Breeds

Hereford • Originated in England • Red with white points • Horned usually • Known for pink eye Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Black Angus • Native to Angus (near Scotland) • Came to U. S. in 1873 • Most popular beef breed in the US • Always black in color • Can produce Red Angus Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification • Known for Marbling Ability • No. 1 in numbers of registered animals • Always polled • There is a Red Angus breed

Red Angus • Originated in the British Isles • Same as Black Angus • Barred from Angus herdbook • Recognized as separate breed • Were registered with Black Angus herdbooks until 1917 Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification • Red Angus Assoc. of America formed in 1954

Texas Longhorn • Developed from Spanish cattle, brought to new world by Columbus • Roamed free in the southwest until after the Civil War • Was replaced by new breeds in 1880 s • Various colors • Almost went extinct Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification • Known for Low Birth Weights and Calving ease for Heifers • Numbers are increasing

Shorthorn • Originated in England • White to red in color • Roane Color, very popular for show heifers. Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Limousin • Native to South-Central France • Golden-red to red-brown in color Bos Taurus European Breed Classification

Simmental • First recorded in Switzerland • Large body mass • Light red to dark red with white points • Known for Maternal Characteristics Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Charolais • Originated from France • White in color • Mature bulls weigh 20002500+lbs • Mature Females weigh 1250 -2000 • Known for Size and Muscle Bos taurus/European-Breed Classification

Chianina p p p Developed in Italy Came to U. S. in 1971 Used in crossbreeding programs They have black skin and white hair Largest breed of cattle. Cows up to 2400 lbs. Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Wagyu • All Japanese cattle • Various colors • Consists of many Japanese breeds • Known for Marbling in the Meat Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Maine-Anjou • Originated in France • Mature bulls weigh 2100 -3000 lbs. • Mature cows weigh 1500 -1900 lbs. • Dark red with white markings Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Brahman • Developed in U. S. between 1854 -1926 • Brood stock came from India • Used in cross-breeding programs • Large hump on back and loose skin • They have a high heat tolerance • Light gray or red to black • Known for Mothering Ability Bos Indicus Classification

Brangus • Originated in the United States • 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus • Solid black • Polled Composite Breed Classification

Bramousin • Originated in the United States • Golden to red in color • 5/8 Limousin, 3/8 Brahman Composite Breed Classification

Beefmaker • Originated in the United States • 3/4 Hereford, 1/4 Simmental • Red with white points Composite Breed Classification

Beefmaster • Originated in the United States • Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn • Composite Breed Classification

Santa Gertrudis *Originated at the King Ranch in Texas *Made up of Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn Breeds *Known for Heat tolerance Composite Breed Classification

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