Cattle Breeds

Angus

~Originated in Scotland
~Black, naturally polled
~Largest number of annual registrations in the United States

Beefmaster

~Developed in the United States
~About 50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn and 25% Hereford
~No set color pattern

Belted Galloway

~Distinctive white belt that often varies somewhat in width and regularity, but covers most of the body from the shoulders to the hooks
~Black coat with white contrast, which may turn brownish in the summer

Braford

~3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford
~Superior maternal ability
~Red like a Herford with white underbelly, head and feet.

Brahman

~Originated in India
~Red and grey strands
~Noted for heat tolerance, disease and insect resistance and crossing ability

Black Brangus

~Developed in the United States
~5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman, black and naturally polled

Brown Swiss

~Originated in Switzerland
~Large docile breed
~Hair is brown of various shades
~Average lactation 305 days of 16,135 lbs. of milk

Charolais

~Originated in France
~White, off-white to cream coloration
~Produce lean, muscular carcasses
~Below average maternally

Guernsey

~Originated on the Isle of Guernsey
~Medium size breed known for gentle nature
~Various shades of fawn with white markings and a white switch
~Average lactation 305 days of 13, 109

Hereford

~Originated in England
~Red and white, also white on underline, legs, switch etc.
~Found in all 50 states

Holstein

~Originated in the Netherlands
~Dominant breed of dairy cattle
~Black and white color pattern (red and white exist)
~Average lactation 305 days of 20,121 lbs. of milk

Jersey

~Originated on the Isle of Jersey
~A small, refined animal of unsurpassed femininity
~Vary from light tan to dark fawn with darker shading around the head and lower legs
~Average milk yield of 13,358

Limousin

~Originated in France
~Reddish gold in color, can also be black
~Fastest growing breed in country (percentage increase in registrations)

Maine Anjou

~Originated in France
~Deep red in color with white underline and patches, can also be black
~Largest continental breed in terms of weight

Polled Hereford

~Originated in France
~Deep red in color with white underline and patches, can also be black
~Largest continental breed in terms of weight

Red Brangus

~Produced by mating black Angus cows and grey ~Brahman bulls
~Always red

Santa Gertrudis

~Developed in the United States
~5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman
~Dark red, both horned and polled

Shorthorn

~Originated in England
~Three main colors: red, white and roan
~Used for milk and meat

Simmental

~Originated in Switzerland
~Range in color from straw colored through light red and dark red, also black
~Heaviest milking continental breed

Texas Longhorn

~Developed in Texas, of Spanish origin
~Long, distinctive horns, many colors including speckled and spotted

Chianina

Tall and heavily muscled. Origin- Italy

Black breeds are known for being more ________

Maternal

White breeds are known for being more _________

Muscular

Type of cattle classification that are known for a hump on their shoulders and large dewlap. Also known to be more heat resistant

Bos indicus

Type of cattle classification that are known for their maternal characteristics

Bos taurus

Holstein Friesian cattle

Angus cattle

Shorthorn

Hereford

Jersey cattle

Brown Swiss

Charolais cattle

Milking Shorthorn

Texas Longhorn

Gelbvieh

Belted Galloway

Red Poll

Chianina

Highland cattle

Beefmaster

White Park cattle

Ankole-Watusi

Maine-Anjou cattle

Belgian Blue

Dexter cattle

Salers cattle

American Milking Devon

British White cattle

Braunvieh

Blonde d'Aquitaine

Santa Gertrudis cattle

Aubrac cattle

Pinzgauer cattle

Tarentaise cattle

North Devon cattle

Braford

Normande cattle

Beefalo

Senepol

Piedmontese

English Longhorn

Barzona

Romagnola

Lowline cattle

Florida Cracker cattle

Corriente cattle