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A FEW SELECTEDA FEW SELECTEDBREEDS OFBREEDS OF
BEEF CATTLEBEEF CATTLE
Stephen R Schafer, EdD…… 2008 ……University of Nevada-Reno
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Information SourcesInformation Sources
Breed Associations (Respective Breed Assn)
Cattle-Today.com {internet site}{internet site} (Beef Breeds)(Beef Breeds)
Louisiana State University (4-H Beef Manuals)
National 4-H/4HCCS (4-H Beef Manuals)
Ohio State University (Beef Resource Handbook)
Oklahoma State University (Cattle Breed Ident)
Texas A&M University (Beef Publications)
University of Wyoming (4-H Beef Manuals)
Wikipedia {internet site}{internet site} (Internet Encyclopedia)
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TYPICAL OR COMMONTYPICAL OR COMMONBREEDS OF BEEF CATTLEBREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE
AuthorDr. Steve Schafer, University of Nevada-Reno
ReviewersDr. Barney Cosner, Nebraska State Fair
Ms. Tammie Jensen, University of WyomingDr. Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming
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AngusAngus
Originated in Scotland
Longer Hair
Color is Black
Are Naturally Polled
Not Large-Frame Cattle
High Carcass Quality
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BeefmasterBeefmaster
Originated in Texas, USA
Short Hair of Any Color
Can be Polled or Horned
Developed on Six TenetsWeightConformationFertility Milking AbilityHardiness Disposition
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Belted GallowayBelted Galloway
Originated in England
Medium to Large Breed
Black with White Belt
Hair is Curly & Longer
Are also known as…“Belties”“Oreo Cookies”
Photo: Unknown Source
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BrahmanBrahman
Originated, Southeast US
Parent Breeds from India
Intermediate Frame
Questionable Disposition
Very Thrifty & Hardy
Short Hair
Sweat Freely
Horns, Curve Up & Back
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BrangusBrangus
Originated, Southern USA
Angus/Brahman Cross
Short Hair
Color is Black
Heat/Humidity Tolerant
Hardy & Good MothersPhoto: Unknown Source
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CharolaisCharolais
Originated in France
Longer Hair
Color is White
Horned or Polled
Large Framed Cattle
Heavier/Thicker Breed
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ChianinaChianina
Originated in Italy
Very Large Breed
Considerable Leg Length
Heavy Muscling
White to Grayish in Color
Black Points & Nose
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GelbviehGelbvieh
Originated in Bavaria
Polled Developed in US
Red in Color
Longer Haired
Fertile & Calving Ease
Good Calf Growth RatePhoto: American Gelbvieh Association
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HerefordHereford
Originated in England
Longer Hair
Red & White in Color
Horns, Curve Forward
Medium Sized Cattle
Good Yield GradePhoto: Unknown Source
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Polled HerefordPolled Hereford
Originated in Iowa
Longer Hair
Red & White in Color
Polled Cattle
Medium Sized Cattle
Good Yield GradePhoto: Unknown Source
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LimousinLimousin
Originated in France
Longer Hair
Red to Golden in Color(sometimes/seldom black)
Medium to Large Frame
Meat Animal, in France it is still known or referred to as the “butcher’s animal”
Photo: Unknown Source
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Maine AnjouMaine Anjou
Originated in France
Red, White Markings
White, Back Legs & Belly
White, elsewhere is okay
Large-Very Large Cattle
Rapid Growth
Good Milkers
Photo: Unknown Source
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PinzgauerPinzgauer
Originated in Bavaria
Longer Hair
Color is Red & White
White on Back & Tail
Are Polled or Horned
Moderately Sized Cattle
Photo: Unknown Source
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Red AngusRed Angus
Originated in USA
First Office: Sheridan, WY
Longer Hair, Color is Red
Are Naturally Polled
Not Large-Frame Cattle
High Carcass Quality
Photo: Unknown Source
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Santa GertrudisSanta Gertrudis
Originated in Texas, USA
Brahman/Shorthorn Cross
Short Hair, Color is Red
Horns, Curve Down/Back
Heat/Humidity Tolerant
Hardy & Good Mothers
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ShorthornShorthorn
Originated in England
Longer Hair
The color varies, but tends to be a red to yellowish roan
Medium-Large Frame
Good Milkers
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SimmentalSimmental
Originated in Switzerland
Longer Hair
Red/Yellow, with White
Large-Very Large Cattle
Rapid Growth
Good MilkersPhoto: Unknown Source
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Texas LonghornTexas Longhorn
Originated in Texas
Naturally Developed
Short Hair, Color varies
Horns, Grow Way Out
Very Hardy & Thrifty
Very Fertile
Photo: Oklahoma State University
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Santa Gertrudis
Photo: Unknown Source
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Texas Longhorn
Photo: Unknown Source
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Angus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Belted Galloway
Originated in England
Medium to Large Breed
Black with White Belt
Hair is Curly and Longer
Are also known as…“Belties”“Oreo Cookies”
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Gelbvieh
Originated in Bavaria
Polled Developed in US
Red in Color
Longer Haired
Fertile & Calving Ease
Good Calf Growth Rate
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Brangus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Red Angus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Charolais
Photo: Unknown Source
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Brahman
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PinzgauerPhoto: Unknown Source
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Beefmaster
Originated in Texas, USA
Short Hair of Any Color
Can be Polled or Horned Developed on Six Tenets
Weight ConformationFertility Milking AbilityHardiness Disposition
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Hereford
Photo: Unknown Source
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Maine Anjou
Photo: Unknown Source
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Polled Hereford
Photo: Unknown Source
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Belted Galloway
Photo: Unknown Source
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Limousin
Photo: Unknown Source
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Brahman
Photo: Unknown Source
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Gelbvieh
Photo: Unknown Source
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Red Angus
Originated in USA
First Office in Sheridan, WY
Longer Hair, Color is Red
Are Naturally Polled
Not Large-Frame Cattle
High Carcass Quality
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Beefmaster
Photo: Unknown Source
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Charolais
Originated in France
Longer Hair, Color is White
Horned or Polled
Large Framed Cattle
Heavier & Thicker Breed
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Simmental
Photo: Unknown Source
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ChianinaPhoto: Unknown Source
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Brahman
Originated in Southeast US
Parent Breeds from India
Intermediate-Sized Cattle
Disposition is Questionable
Very Thrifty and Hardy
Short Hair & Sweat Freely
Horns, Curve Up & Back
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Hereford
Photo: Unknown Source
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Texas Longhorn
Photo: Oklahoma State University
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Charolais
Photo: Unknown Source
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Maine Anjou
Photo: Unknown Source
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Hereford
Originated in England
Longer Hair, Red & White
Horns, Curve Forward
Not Large-Frame Cattle
Good Yield Grade
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Belted Galloway
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Polled Hereford
Photo: Unknown Source
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Shorthorn
Originated in England
Longer Hair
The color varies, but tends to be red-yellowish roan
Medium to Large Frame
Good Milkers
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Brahman
Photo: Unknown Source
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Beefmaster
Photo: Unknown Source
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Polled Hereford
Originated in Iowa, USA
Longer Hair, Red & White
Polled (per breed name)
Not Large-Frame Cattle
Good Yield Grade
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Limousin
Photo: Unknown Source
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Chianina
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Simmental
Originated in Switzerland
Longer Hair
Red to Yellow, with White
Large to Very Large Cattle
Rapid Growth
Good Milkers
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Angus
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Shorthorn
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Red Angus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Chianina
Originated in Italy
Very Large Breed
Considerable Leg Length
Heavy Muscling
White to Grayish in Color
Black Points & Nose
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Gelbvieh
Photo: Unknown Source
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Simmental
Photo: Unknown Source
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Polled HerefordPhoto: Unknown Source
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Limousin
Originated in France
Longer Hair, Red to Golden(sometimes/seldom black)
Medium to Large Frame
Meat Animal, in France it is still known/referred to as the “butcher’s animal”
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Santa Gertrudis
Photo: Unknown Source
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Maine Anjou
Photo: Unknown Source
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Brangus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Maine Anjou
Originated in France
Red-Dark Red, with White
White, Back Legs & Belly
White, may be elsewhere
Large to Very Large Cattle
Rapid Growth
Good Milkers
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Beefmaster
Photo: Unknown Source
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Pinzgauer
Photo: Unknown Source
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Santa Gertrudis
Originated in Texas, USA
Cross of Angus & Shorthorn
Short Hair, Color is Red
Horns, Curve Down & Back
Adaptable to Heat/Humidity
Hardy & Good Mothers
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Angus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Hereford
Photo: Unknown Source
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Pinzgauer
Photo: Unknown Source
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Red Angus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Texas Longhorn
Originated in Texas, USA
Naturally Developed
Short Hair, Color is varied
Horns, Curve Way Out & Up
Very Hardy & Thrifty
Very Fertile
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Brangus
Photo: Unknown Source
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Shorthorn
Photo: Unknown Source
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Pinzgauer
Originated in Bavaria
Longer Hair
Color is Red & White
White on Back & Tail
Are Polled or Horned
Moderately Sized Cattle
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Limousin
Photo: Unknown Source
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Charolais
Photo: Unknown Source
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Santa Gertrudis
Photo: Oklahoma State University
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Chianina
Photo: Dr. Robert Kropp
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Brangus
Originated in Southern USA
Cross of Angus & Brahman
Short Hair, Color is Black
Adaptable to Heat/Humidity
Hardy & Good Mothers
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Shorthorn
Photo: Unknown Source
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Simmental
Photo: Unknown Source
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Angus
Originated in Scotland
Longer Hair, Color is Black
Are Naturally Polled
Not Large-Frame Cattle
High Carcass Quality
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Belted Galloway
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Gelbvieh
Photo: American Gelbvieh Association
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Texas Longhorn
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Other BreedsOther Breeds
There are many other breeds that could There are many other breeds that could have been included in this presentation; have been included in this presentation; and maybe some of them should have been and maybe some of them should have been included, and maybe some of those that included, and maybe some of those that were included should have been excluded. were included should have been excluded.
Regardless of your thoughts and opinions Regardless of your thoughts and opinions concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the various breeds, it can be agreed that it various breeds, it can be agreed that it would be very difficult to reach agreement.would be very difficult to reach agreement.
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Other BreedsOther Breeds
Given the thoughts stated in the previous Given the thoughts stated in the previous slide, the following breeds are listed as slide, the following breeds are listed as breeds for additional review and study.breeds for additional review and study.
Murray Grey AmerifaxMurray Grey Amerifax BarzonaBarzona BeefaloBeefaloBritish White BrafordBritish White Braford CharbrayCharbray Gelbray Gelbray Brahmousin Senepol Brahmousin Senepol Red PollRed Poll Salers Salers
Conducting an internet search for Conducting an internet search for beef beef cattle breedscattle breeds is an excellent starting point. is an excellent starting point.