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Breeds Of Cattle. www.ansi.okstate.edu. Express Ranches. Heritage Cattle Company. ALM Show Cattle. Rogers Ranch. Objectives. Identify and recognize the major breeds of cattle used in the United States today. Group 1: English Breeds. Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn
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Breeds Of Cattle www.ansi.okstate.edu Express Ranches Heritage Cattle Company ALM Show Cattle Rogers Ranch
Objectives • Identify and recognize the major breeds of cattle used in the United States today.
Group 1: English Breeds • Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn • Characteristics • Moderate framed • Early maturing • Good mothers • Easy fleshing • High carcass quality • Majority of US registration numbers
Angus/Red Angus Origin: Scotland Polled Black/Red Six Mile Red Angus Express Ranches First brought to the US in 1873 by George Grant Banned from the Angus herd book in 1917 created the Red Angus Association of America in 1954 American Angus Association St. Joseph, Missouri Red Angus Association of America Denton, Texas Six Mile Red Angus Express Ranches
Hereford/Polled Hereford Origin: England Horned/Polled Red white face, brisket, underline, feather, switch. May or may not on feet Barber Ranch Barber Ranch American Polled Hereford Cattle Club established in 1901 by Warren Gammon after he lead an expensive search to find all the Polled Herefords in the US at the time First imported in 1817 to Henry Clay of Kentucky however first breeding herd was established in 1840 in Albany New York American Hereford Association established in 1881 Polled Hereford registry is combined with the AHA in Kansas City Missouri Oleen Brothers DeanaJak Farms Inc.
Shorthorn Origin: England Horned/Polled Red/Roan/White V8 Ranch V8 Ranch First purebred cattle used to improve the Texas Longhorn with great success thus leading to heavy importation Both beef producing and Milking Shorthorns present day V8 Ranch First imported to the US in 1783 American Shorthorn Association established in 1872
Group 2: Continental Breeds • Charolais, Chianina, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental • Characteristics • Heavy muscled • Large framed • Late maturing • High growth rates • Low yield grades • More so used as terminal sires • Milk depends upon the breed
Charolais Origin: France Horned/Polled White with tan skin Double H Charolais Collins Cattle Services Few years later foot and mouth in Mexico slowed the importation of the breed. This forced the breed to start a breeding up program in which an animal could be bred up to 31/32 and for all intents and purposes was considered a purebred. First imported in North America in 1937 by Jean Pugibet in Mexico. In the late 1930 made their in to the US from Pugibet’s herd. In 1957 the American and International Associations merged into the current American and International Charolais Association. By 1964 all the Charolais based registries consolidated into one breed registry . The AICA is located in Kansas City, Missouri
Chianina Origin: Italy Horned/Polled Gray with black pigment First introduction of the breed was through imported semen. In 1973 the first Chis were imported into the US through Canada. The American Chianina Association was formed in June 1972. The association is located in Platte City, Missouri. The Chianina also crosses very well and has led to many composite breeds. The first of which was the Chiangus which began in 1976. Word Ranch Callaway Cattle Company
Limousin Origin: France Horned/Polled Red/Black Initially came to North America in 1968 into Canada then entered the US in 1971. Wetovick Purebreds Lakeview Farms The Limousin cattle have a very high strung temperament and in 1998 the association created a temperament EPD. Three important traits: excellent feed efficiency, adaptability, and carcass yield. The North American Limousin Foundation was formed in 1968 and is presently the largest Limousin association in the world. Mandayen Limousin Sandastre Lodge
Maine Anjou Origin: France Horned/Polled Red with white spotting to Black Sunset Cattle SEK Genetics Originally bred for dual-purpose cattle in Europe, but in the modern day US they are used primarily for beef production. They are used extensively in crossbreeding programs. Thus the Maine association started the Maine Tainer program allowing ¼ up to 5/8 to be registered. American Maine-Anjou Association was formed in 1976 and is located in Platte City, Missouri. First introduction of the breed was through imported semen. In 1969 the first Maines were imported into Canada. Eagle Butte Ranch Eagle Butte Ranch
Simmental Origin: Switzerland Horned/Polled Red/Yellow/Black Spotted/Solid Coloring Heavy milking females, high growth rates, docile, and reach sexual maturity earlier than other continental breeds. Double R Cattle Company Cattle.com First introduced in 1887 and reintroduced in the late 1960s. First calf was born in 1968 from imported semen. 2nd most populous breed in the world. Many different types of cattle around the world used for many different things. American Simmental Association is located in Bozeman, Montana. Ruble Cattle Services thebeefsite.com
Group 3: American Influenced Breeds • Characteristics • Highly fertile • Adaptability • Maternal instincts • Easy keeping • Highly disease resistant • Insect resistant
Beef Master Origin: Falfurias Tx Tom Lasater Majority horned Any color traditionally red ½ Brahman ¼ Hereford ¼ Shorthorn Collier Farms Beefmasters Collier Farms Beefmasters Six Essentials - Weight, Conformation, Milking Ability, Fertility, Hardiness and Disposition. Beefmaster Breeders United was founded in 1961 and is currently located in San Antonio,Texas. ozarkembryonics.com harrodgeneticsales.com
Brahman Origin: America India Typically Horned Gray/Red Black Pigment Very adaptable cattle that are used extensively in crossbreeding programs across the southern US. V8 Ranch J. D. Hudgins Inc. Guzerat, Gir, Nellore and Krishna make up the current American Brahman. First recorded presence in the US was in 1849. Also Dr. Barrow in 1854 and McFaddin in 1904. The American Brahman Breeders Association was formed in 1924 and is located in Houston, Texas. Bovine Elite Detering Red Brahmans
Brangus/Red Brangus Origin: Southern US Polled Black/Red Registration is separate 3/8 Brahman 5/8 Angus Three Trees Ranch Mound Creek Ranch American Brangus Breeders Association was formed in 1949 and was later renamed the International Brangus Breeders Association. It is located in San Antonio, Texas Brangus cattle were developed at the USDA Experiment Station in Jeanerette, Louisiana Red Brangus cattle came from the mating of Brahman and Angus cattle. There are two breed registries for Red Brangus. The American Red Brangus Association, located in Dripping Springs, Texas, and the International Red Brangus Breeders Association, located in San Antonio, Texas. Trio Cattle Trio Cattle
Santa Gertrudis Origin: Kingsville, Texas Most Horned Dark Red 3/8 Brahman 5/8 Shorthorn King Ranch Liberty Ranch Developed on the King Ranch in South Texas crossing Brahman and Shorthorn cattle. Development of the breed began in 1910 when the King ranch was given a half blood bull to use on Shorthorn heifers. The resulting heifer calves were then bred back to Shorthorns. The cattlemen then realized how good the calves were then decided to systematically bred these cattle to achieve the goals they wanted. The breed was officially recognized in 1940. The Santa Gertrudis Breeders International is located in Kingsville, Texas.
Simbrah Origin: Gulf Coast Horned/Polled Any color 3/8 Brahman 5/8 Simmental Simbrah cattle are a change of pace to many of the other American influenced breeds because they are from a cross between Brahmans and a continental breed. La Muneca Cattle Company La Muneca Cattle Company Also known for their maternal traits such as calving ease, and sound udders Known for high growth, feed efficiency, and a lean carcass hanging on the rail. Simbrah cattle are registered with the American Simmental Association in Bozeman, Montana.
Identify the Breed Express Ranches Angus
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Works Cited • Oklahoma State Animal Science “Breeds of Livestock” • Cattle.com