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Breeds of Beef

Breeds of Beef. Differences among breeds. Several breeds of beef in the world Vary in color, muscle, fat, horns, and many other traits. Angus. Originated in Scotland All Black Naturally Hornless Notes of Interest Largest Beef Program in Us -- CAB hardy at birth. Red Angus.

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Breeds of Beef

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  1. Breeds of Beef

  2. Differences among breeds • Several breeds of beef in the world • Vary in color, muscle, fat, horns, and many other traits

  3. Angus • Originated in Scotland • All Black • Naturally Hornless Notes of Interest • Largest Beef Program in Us -- CAB • hardy at birth

  4. Red Angus • Originated in US • Red color was recessive in Angus • Red calves bred and color stayed • Same as Angus

  5. Shorthorn Three Colors • Red • White • Roan Comes from England • First improved breed in US (X/ Longhorn)

  6. Hereford Includes horned and polled • From Herefordshire England Notable Characteristics • Range Animal • Good milkers

  7. Brahman • Bred in America • Ancestors trace to 3 breeds in India • Large hump and different horns • Heat and disease resistance • Folded skin • Sweat glands

  8. Beefmaster • 1/2 Brahman • 1/4 Hereford • 1/4 Shorthorn Fits Southwest • heat resistance • heavy muscled • good milkers • range cattle

  9. Brangus • 3/8 Brahman • 5/8 Angus Brings together good qualities of Angus with toughness of Brahman Makes higher quality beef

  10. Simmental Originate in Sweden • Used for meat, draft, milk • Good mother breed • Large framed and heavily muscled • Can be all colors

  11. Gelbvieh Originated in Germany • Heavily muscled • Good milker • Large Framed • Docile • Solid colors from blond to black

  12. Charolais Originated in France • Solid white • Large Framed • Very Heavy Muscle • Rapid growth

  13. Limousin Originate in France • Solid red • Medium framed • Medium muscled • Bad temperament

  14. Maine Anjou • Originated in France • Heavy muscle • Good milkers • Great for crossbreeding

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