Cattle Breeds ID

Angus

British/English Beef Breed.

Originated in Scotland.

Black, naturally polled.

Largest number of annual registrations in the U.S.

Ayrshire

Dairy Breed

Originated in Scotland.

Medium sized.

Medium to dark red and white in color.

Average lactation: 305 days of 14,534 pounds of milk.

Beefmaster

American Beef Breed

Developed in United States.

1/2 Brahman, 1/4 Shorthorn, 1/4 Hereford.

No set color pattern.

Belted Galloway

Exotic/European Beef Breed

Distinctive white belt that often various somewhat in width and regularity, but covers most of the body from the shoulders to the hooks.

Black coat with white contrast, that may turn brownish in the summer.

Polled.

Braford

American Beef Breed

3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Hereford.

Superior maternal ability.

Red like a Hereford, with white underbelly, head and feet.

Brahman

American Beef Breed

Originated in India.

Red or gray in color.

Noted for heat tolerance, pest and disease resistance, and crossing ability.

Black Brangus

American Beef Breed

Developed in the United States.

5/8 Angus, 3/8 Brahman.

Black and naturally polled.

Braunvieh

Exotic/European Beef Breed

Various shades of brown, predominately mousey brown, but ranging from light brown with gray to very dark brown.

Border of the muzzle is very light as is the poll.

Switch of tail is dark brown to black.

Skin is pigmented, the muzzle is black and hooves are dark.

Used to develop Brown Swiss.

Brown Swiss

Dairy Breed

Originated in Switzerland.

Large docile breed.

Hair is brown of various shades.

Average lactation 305 days of 16,135 pounds of milk.

Charlois

Exotic/European Beef Breed

Originated in France.

White, off-white to cream coloration.

Produce lean, muscular carcasses.

Gelbvieh

Exotic/European Beef Breed

Originated in Germany.

Reddish gold to russet colored hair.

Resulted from government controlled breeding program.

Dual purpose breed.

Guernsey

Dairy Breed

Originated on the Isle of Guernsey.

Medium sized breed known for gentle nature.

Various shades of fawn with white markings and a white switch.

Average lactation 305 days of 13,109 pounds of milk.

Hereford

English/British Beef Breed

Originated in England.

Red and white, also white on underline, legs and switch.

Found in all 50 states.

Holstein

Dairy Breed

Originated in the Netherlands.

Dominate breed of dairy cattle.

Black and white color pattern(red and black exist)

Average lactation 305 days of 20,121 pounds of milk.

Jersey

Dairy Breed

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 lactation 305 days of 13,358 pounds of milk.

Limousin

Exotic/European Beef Breed

Originated in France

Reddish gold in color, can also be black.

Fastest growing breed in country (percentage increase in registration).

Maine Anjou

Exotic/European Beef Breed

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

English/British Beef Breed

Developed in the United States.

Red with white face, also white underline, legs, and switch.

Naturally hornless.

Red Angus

English/British Beef Breeds

Developed in the United States.

Red and naturally polled.

Developed from a recessive gene found in black angus cattle.

Red Brangus

American Beef Breed

Produced by mating black angus cows and gray brahman bulls.

Always red.

Santa Gertrudis

American Beef Breed

Developed in the United States.

5/8 shorthorn, 3/8 brahman.

Dark red, both horned and polled.

Shorthorn

English/British Beef Breed

Originated in England.

Three main colors: red, white, and roan.

Used for milk and meat.

Simmental

Exotic/European Beef Breed

Originated in Switzerland.

Range in color from straw colored through light red and dark red, also black.

Heaviest milking in the continental breeds.

Texas Longhorn

Exotic/European Breed

Developed in Texas, of spanish origin.

Long distinctive horns, many colors including speckled and spotted.