Overview of Beef and Dairy Cattle Breeds

Angus

Oldest British breed, black, compact body.

Aberdeen Angus

Official name for Angus breed.

Red Angus

Developed from Black Angus, always red.

Beefmaster

Texas composite breed, dual purpose, 1st of its kind.

Belmont Red

Tropical breed, crosses Hereford, Shorthorn, Africander.

Belted Galloway

Scottish breed, black with white belt.

Beefalo

Hybrid of buffalo and domestic cattle.

Brahman

Grey to red breed, drought tolerant, high mothering ability.

Charolais

French breed, white or cream, large size.

Chianina

Italian breed, porcelain white, largest cattle breed.

Devon

Red breed from Devon, England, good grazers.

Galloway

Scottish breed, polled, long curly hair.

Polled

Cattle without horns, genetically dominant trait.

Recessive Gene

Gene that requires two copies to express.

Hybrid Vigor

Increased vitality in hybrid offspring.

Carcass Yield

Amount of meat obtained from slaughtered animal.

Temperate Breed

Cattle adapted to moderate climates.

Tropical Breed

Cattle adapted to hot, humid climates.

Docility

Temperament trait indicating calmness and gentleness.

Conformation

Physical structure and shape of the animal.

Weight Gain

Increase in body mass over time.

Insulating Hair Coat

Protective fur layer for temperature regulation.

Courageous

Brave and bold temperament in cattle.

Docile

Gentle and easy to handle.

Good Maternal Breed

Excellent mothering abilities in cattle.

Easy Calvers

Cows that calve with minimal complications.

Good Milk Supply

High milk production capacity in cows.

Hereford

First recognized English cattle breed.

Hereford Color

Dark red to red-yellow with white markings.

Horned Hereford

Short, thick horns curving downwards.

Superior Foraging Ability

Efficient in finding and consuming feed.

Limousin Origin

Ancient breed from France.

Limousin Color

Light brown to dark red and black.

Indu-Brazil Origin

Hybrid breed from India, US, Brazil.

Maine Anjou Purpose

Dual-purpose breed for beef and milk.

Maine Anjou Size

Largest French breed, heavy weight gain.

Marchigiana Origin

From Marche, Italy, rough terrain.

Red Poll Characteristics

Deep red color, good mothering abilities.

Santa Gertrudis Composition

Cross between Shorthorn and Brahman breeds.

Average Daily Gain

1.5 kg/day for Santa Gertrudis.

Simmental Origin

From Simmental Valley, Switzerland.

Simmental Popularity

Most popular breed in Europe.

Simmbrah

Beef breed with mixed heritage.

Simmbrah

⅝ Simmental and ⅜ Brahman beef breed.

Senepol

Caribbean breed from Red Poll and N'Dama.

Sussex

Medium-sized breed from Southeast England.

Texas Longhorn

Known for long, upward-curved horns.

Holstein-Friesian

Largest dairy breed, black and white color.

Brown Swiss

Oldest breed, brown color, high heat tolerance.

Ayrshire

Medium breed from Ayr, Scotland, ideal milk.

Guernsey

Fawn color, known for 'Golden Milk'.

Red Sindhi

Origin from Sindh, Pakistan, heat resistant.

Sahiwal

Best dairy breed in India, reddish brown.

Maternal traits

Characteristics enhancing offspring survival and growth.

Hybrid vigor

Increased biological fitness in hybrid offspring.

Heat tolerance

Ability to withstand high temperature environments.

Milk Yield

Amount of milk produced, measured in kg.

Milkfat percentage

Fat content in milk, affects quality.

Tick resistance

Ability to resist tick infestations.

Early maturity

Age at which an animal reaches reproductive capability.

Longevity

Lifespan and productive years of an animal.

Good conformation

Physical structure that supports optimal performance.

Excellent grazing

Ability to efficiently utilize pasture for nutrition.

Docile temperament

Calm and gentle behavior in cattle.

Adaptability

Ability to adjust to different environments.