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Breeds of Beef Cattle

Breeds of Beef Cattle. Chapter 13. Objectives. Describe the characteristics of the beef industry Name and describe the various breeds of beef cattle, giving their origin and breed characteristics Identify the various breeds of beef cattle by viewing pictures or live animals.

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Breeds of Beef Cattle

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  1. Breeds of Beef Cattle Chapter 13

  2. Objectives • Describe the characteristics of the beef industry • Name and describe the various breeds of beef cattle, giving their origin and breed characteristics • Identify the various breeds of beef cattle by viewing pictures or live animals

  3. Characteristics of the Beef Industry • About 35 percent of total U.S. livestock and poultry income comes from beef industry • Consumption has dropped since 2005 • Demand depends on • Number of people • Income per person • Changes in people’s meat preference

  4. Characteristics of the Beef Industry (cont.) • Most beef eaten in U.S. comes from domestic production • About 9 percent come from imports • About 7 percent is exported • Majority of farms have small-size herds; largest herds account for most sales • Trend toward fewer small operations

  5. Characteristics of the Beef Industry (cont.) • Industry has recently shifted from formerly heavy concentration in Corn Belt to Central and Southern Plains states • Most high-capacity feedlots in TX, KS, NE, and OK • U.S. broken up into eight cattle-production regions

  6. Development of Beef Breeds • Many modern beef breeds were developed in Europe, beginning in 1700s • Selection based on desired traits best for farm location • There are more than 50 breeds of beef cattle available to U.S. producers

  7. Selection of a Breed • Points to consider • All breeds have strong, weak traits • No one breed is best for all traits • Each has wide range of genetic variation • Best breeding stock, breeding practices more important than breed selected • Breed should fit location where it’s raised • Market demand should be determined

  8. Characteristics of the Breeds • Angus

  9. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Red Angus

  10. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Beefmaster

  11. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Blonde d’Aquitaine

  12. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Bonsmara

  13. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Braford

  14. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Brahman

  15. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Brangus

  16. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Red Brangus

  17. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Charolais

  18. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Chianina

  19. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • South Devon

  20. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Galloway

  21. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Gelbvieh

  22. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Hereford

  23. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Polled Hereford

  24. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Highland

  25. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Limousin

  26. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Main-Anjou

  27. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Marchigiana

  28. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Murray Grey

  29. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Pinzgauer

  30. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Romagnola

  31. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Salers

  32. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Santa Gertrudis

  33. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Senepol

  34. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn

  35. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Simmental

  36. Characteristics of the Breeds (cont.) • Texas Longhorn

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