Identifying Major Breeds of Beef Cattle

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IdentifyingMajor Breedsof BeefCattle
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Horned Hereford (Bull)

• This breed originated in England.
• It is red with a white face.
• May have white on the neck, underline, legs, and
  tail switch.

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Polled Hereford (Bull)

• This breed was developed from the Horned
  Hereford.
• Same size, color, and temperament as the Horned
  Hereford, but this breed is polled.

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Polled Hereford (Heifer)

• This breed was developed from the Horned
  Hereford.
• Same size, color, and temperament as the Horned
  Hereford, but this breed is polled.

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Angus

• This breed originated in Scotland.
• It is solid black.
• This is a polled breed with a moderate frame.
• The most popular registered breed in the United
  States.

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Angus (Bull)

• This breed originated in Scotland.
• It is solid black.
• This is a polled breed with a moderate frame.
• The most popular registered breed in the United
  States.

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Angus (Cow)

• This breed originated in Scotland.
• It is solid black.
• This is a polled breed with a moderate frame.
• The most popular registered breed in the United
  States.

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Red Angus (Cow and Calf)

• This breed was developed in Europe from the Black
  Angus.
• Has some Black Angus characteristics, but it is
  solid red.
• The red color makes it somewhat more heat
  tolerant.

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Red Angus (Bull)

• This breed was developed in Europe from the Black
  Angus.
• Has some Black Angus characteristics, but it is
  solid red.
• The red color makes it somewhat more heat
  tolerant.

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Shorthorn (Steer)

• This breed originated in northern England.
• It is red, white, or roan in color it can be
  horned or polled.
• It was originally used for both milk and meat
  production.

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Shorthorn (Bull)

• This breed originated in northern England.
• It is red, white, or roan in color it can be
  horned or polled.
• It was originally used for both milk and meat
  production.

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Simmental (Bull)

• This breed originated in Switzerland.
• Dominant colors for the breed are red and black,
  and they can be solid colored or have white on
  the face.
• Can be horned or polled.
• Originally used for milk and meat and as a draft
  animal.

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Simmental (Heifer)

• This breed originated in Switzerland.
• Dominant colors for the breed are red and black,
  and they can be solid colored or have white on
  the face.
• Can be horned or polled.
• Originally used for milk and meat and as a draft
  animal.

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Gelbvieh (Bull)

• This breed originated in Germany.
• Pronounced gelb-fee.
• It is a red-yellow color.
• The females are considered good milkers.

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Gelbvieh (Cow and Calf)

• This breed originated in Germany.
• Pronounced gelb-fee.
• It is a red-yellow color.
• The females are considered good milkers.

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Charolais (Bull)

• This breed originated in central France.
• White or off-white.
• Polled or horned.
• It is a large-framed, heavy-muscled breed.

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Charolais (Cow)

• This breed originated in central France.
• White or off-white.
• Polled or horned.
• It is a large-framed, heavy-muscled breed.

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Limousin (Bull)

• This breed was developed in France.
• It is light red, red-orange, or black.
• It can be polled or horned.
• Noted for carcass leanness and for having large
  loin areas.

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Limousin (Cow and Calf)

• This breed was developed in France.
• It is light red, red-orange, or black.
• It can be polled or horned.
• Noted for carcass leanness and for having large
  loin areas.

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Maine-Anjou (Bull)

• This breed originated in France.
• It is a dark cherry red or black, with some white
  spots.
• It can be polled or horned.
• It is a docile breed with good marbling in the
  meat.

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Maine-Anjou (Cow)

• This breed originated in France.
• It is a dark cherry red or black, with some white
  spots.
• It can be polled or horned.
• It is a docile breed with good marbling in the
  meat.

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Chianina (Bull)

• This horned breed originated in Italy
• The color is predominantly black, but variable.
• It is one of the oldest cattle breeds.
• Chianina are sometimes crossed with Angus
  (Chiangus), Hereford (Chiford), and Maine-Anjou
  (Chimaine).

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Chianina (Cow)

• This horned breed originated in Italy.
• The color is predominantly black, but variable.
• It is one of the oldest cattle breeds.
• Chianina are sometimes crossed with Angus
  (Chiangus), Hereford (Chiford), and Maine-Anjou
  (Chimaine).

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Brahman (Bull)

• Developed in the Southwest U.S. from cattle from
  India.
• It is gray, red, or black it is a Zebu type.
• Has an unpredictable temperament.
• Known for their exceptional hardiness.

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Brahman (Cow)

• Developed in the Southwest U.S. from cattle from
  India.
• It is gray, red, or black it is a Zebu type.
• Has an unpredictable temperament.
• Known for their exceptional hardiness.

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Brangus (Bull)

• This breed was developed in the United States.
• It is a cross between the Angus and Brahman
  breeds.
• It is black in color.
• Polled and has the long ears and loose hide of
  the Zebu cattle.

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Brangus (Cow and Calf)

• This breed was developed in the United States.
• It is a cross between the Angus and Brahman
  breeds.
• It is black in color.
• Polled and has the long ears and loose hide of
  the Zebu cattle.

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Santa Gertrudis (Cow and Calves)

• This breed was developed in Texas at the King
  Ranch.
• It is a Brahman and Shorthorn blend.
• Deep red in color. It can be horned or polled.
• It is a hardy breed and adaptable to many
  environments.

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Santa Gertrudis (Bull)

• This breed was developed in Texas at the King
  Ranch.
• It is a Brahman and Shorthorn blend.
• Deep red in color. It can be horned or polled.
• It is a hardy breed and adaptable to many
  environments.

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Beefmaster (Bull)

• This breed was developed in south Texas.
• Cross between Hereford, Shorthorn, and Brahman
  cattle.
• Color varies has no color standards, but is
  usually brownish-red or yellow with white.
• Hardy breed and the females are good milkers.

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Beefmaster (Cow)

• This breed was developed in south Texas.
• Cross between Hereford, Shorthorn, and Brahman
  cattle.
• Color varies has no color standards, but is
  usually brownish-red or yellow with white.
• Hardy breed and the females are good milkers.

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Belgian Blue (Bull)

• Originated in Belgium and other countries in
  northern Europe.
• Roots can be traced to a crossing of Durham
  Shorthorns and Friesian cattle.
• Predominant colors are white, white with blue
  markings, white with black markings, blue roans,
  and blacks.

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Belgian Blue (Cow and Calf)

• Originated in Belgium and other countries in
  northern Europe.
• Roots can be traced to a crossing of Durham
  Shorthorns and Friesian cattle.
• Predominant colors are white, white with blue
  markings, white with black markings, blue roans,
  and blacks.

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Longhorn

• Well adapted to harsh environments.
• Once nearly extinct, they have experienced a
  comeback and are more popular than ever.

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Dexter

• A good choice for producers who live on small
  acreages.
• Because of their size and ease of handling, this
  is a true multi-purpose breed.

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Thanks to the following for allowing the use of
their photos American Hereford
Journal DeRouchey Cattle Company, Pukwana,
SD American Angus Association Red Angus
Association of America American Shorthorn
Association Moser Ranch, Wheaton, KS American
Gelbvieh Association North American Limousin
Foundation American-International Charolais
Association ACA-AJA American Brahman Breeders
Association International Brangus Breeders
Association Santa Gertrudis Breeders
International Beefmaster Breeders United American
Belgian Blue Breeders BT Farm, Jennings, OK Texas
Longhorn Breeders Association of America Oklahoma
Department of Career and Technology Education
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