Mt MorrisBeef Cattle Seminar June 17, 2009 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Classification and Identification of Cattle Breeds

Mt MorrisBeef Cattle Seminar

June 17, 2009

• Hereford Dairy Cattle
• Polled Herefords Jersey
• Black Angus Guernsey
• Red Angus Ayrshire
• Devon Milking Shorthorn
• Shorthorn
• Red Poll
• Galloway
• British Whites
• Scotch Highland
• Welsh Black
• Wagyu

• Simmental Dairy
• Limousin Brown Swiss
• Maine-Anjou Holstein
• Dutch Belted
• Salers
• Charolais
• Piedmontese
• Blonde d’Aquitaine
• Belgian Blue
• Chianina
• Gelbvieh
• MRI
• Normande
• Pinzqauer
• Devon
• South Devon
• Tarentaise

• Brangus (RED & BLACK)
• Beefmasters Beefmaker
• Simbrah Braford
• Bramousin Santa Gertrudis
• American 7 Way Composite
• Salorn

• More Climate variable
• Increased Growth Rate
• Increased Vigor and Fertility

BOS TAURUS BEEF BREEDS

BRITISH / EUROPEAN

• Originated in England
• Red with white points
• Horned usually
• Known for pink eye

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• Originated in the British Isles
• Same as Black Angus
• Barred from Angus herdbook
• Recognized as separate breed

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• Native to Angus (near Scotland)
• Most popular beef breed in the US
• Always black in color
• Can produce Red Angus
• Known for Marbling Ability

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• Various colors
• Almost went extinct
• Known for Low Birth Weights and Calving ease for Heifers

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• Developed in England
• Primarily used for meat in US
• Milk production in other countries
• Dark red and polled

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• Originated in England
• White to red in color
• Roane Color, very popular for show heifers.

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• Developed in New South Wales-Australia
• Became a recognized Australian breed in 1962
• Cross of Roan Shorthorn and Angus
• Known for small birth weights
• Good Carcass traits
• Docile Disposition
• Dark pigment on head and udders

• Developed in the 16th century in Scotland
• Know for shaggy coat-ideal for wet, cold conditions
• Developed from a cross of Galloway and Dutch Belted
• Have good marbling ability
• Polled and refered to as “Belties”

• Originated in England
• Also called North Devon
• One of the oldest beef breeds
• At one time used for milk
• Mature cows weigh 950-1300 lbs.

Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

• High Maternal Breed
• Not Related to Devon
• High butterfat-4.2%
• Refered to as “Gentle Giants

Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

• Origin Scotland
• High butterfat and Protein
• Do Well in Harse Conditions

Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

• Origin Jersey Isle in English Channel
• High butterfat and Protein
• Used in Grazing Operations
• Larger than Jersey cattle

Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

• Origin Jersey Isle in English Channel
• High butterfat and Protein
• Popular due to high components in Milk
• Small Mature Size
• Used in Crossbreeding
• #2 Dairy Breed

Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

• Breeds of European Origin

• Dual Purpose
• Developed in Holland from cattle originating in Austria
• Moderate Frame Size

Bos Taurus/Dutch Breed Classification

• #1 Dairy Breed
• Developed in North Holland and Freisland
• High Milk Production
• Large Mature Size

Bos Taurus/Dutch Breed Classification

• Switzerland Origin
• Large Cattle Dual Purpose-Braunvieh
• High Milk Components
• Large Mature Size
• Developed at High Altitude

Bos Taurus/Swiss Breed Classification

• Native to South-Central France
• Golden-red to red-brown in color

Bos Taurus European Breed Classification

• First recorded in Switzerland
• Large body mass
• Light red to dark red with white points
• Known for Maternal Characteristics

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

• All Japanese cattle
• Various colors
• Consists of many Japanese breeds
• Known for Marbling in the Meat

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

• Originated in Italy
• Double muscled breed
• Light to dark gray in color

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

• Originated in France
• Blonde color
• Known for Heavy Muscle

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

• Native to France
• Milk production important in Europe
• Rod to brown in color
• Known for some Carcass Merit

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

• Originated in France
• Used for milk in Europe
• Red color

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

• Originated in France
• Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs.
• Mature cows weigh 1500-1900 lbs.
• Dark red with white markings

Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

BOS INDICUS BEEF BREEDS

ZEBU

Red Brahman

• Heat and Insect Resistant
• Mothering Ability

Bos Indicus Classification

• Developed in the United States
• Light gray or red to black
• Known for Mothering Ability
• Named after Brahman Shines in India
• A mix of Nelore, Indu-Brazil, Gyr breeds
• Tropically adapted-have sweat glands

Bos Indicus Classification

Nelore

• Known form having smaller ears and cleaner lines than other zebu breeds.
• Biggest populations in South America.
• Heat and Insect tolerant

Bos Indicus Classification

• Known for Large Ears
• Heaviest Populations in South America
• High in Maternal Attributes

Bos Indicus Classification

• Native to South Africa
• Usually red with long horns
• Used for meat and as a draft animal
• Mature cows weigh 1150-1350 lbs.
• Mature bulls weigh 1650-2200 lbs.

Bos Indicus Classification

• Developed in Canada
• Senator Harry Hays-Calgary, Alberta
• 1/3 Hereford
• 1/3 Holstein
• 1/3 Brown Swiss
• Known for growth rate, high fertility, sound udders, and high milk production
• First Recognized Composite in Canada in 1975
• Composite Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus
• Solid black
• Polled

Composite Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• Golden to red in color
• 5/8 Limousin, 3/8 Brahman

Composite Breed Classification

• Developed in Florida
• 3/8 Brahman, 5/8Hereford
• Red with white points

Composite Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• Brahman and Simmental breeds used
• Light to dark red with some white marks

Composite Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• 3/4 Hereford, 1/4 Simmental
• Red with white points

Composite Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn
• Composite Breed Classification

• Developed in the United States
• 5/8 Salers. 3/8 Texas Longhorn
• Lean meat
• Environmentally adaptable

Composite Breed Classification

• Originated in the United States
• Texas Longhorn and Devon breeds used

Composite Breed Classification

Santa Gertrudis

*Originated at the King

Ranch in Texas

*Made up of Brahman,

Hereford, and Shorthorn

Breeds

*Known for Heat tolerance

Composite Breed Classification

• Cattle are Classified into Two Groups
• The Bos Taurus Classification includes what two Groups.
• What are some Composite Breeds and what are their makeup.
• What are some Breeds Attributes.