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BEEF BREEDS IN NEW ZEALAND

ANGUS AUBRAC BELGIAN BLUE CHAROLAIS DEXTER BELTED GALLOWAY

MURRAY GREY PIEDMONTESE RED DEVON RED POLL SALERS SANTA GERTRUDIS SHORTHORN

SIMMENTAL SOUTH DEVON SPECKLE PARK WAGYU WELSH BLACK

LOWLINEBRAHMAN LIMOUSIN

BLONDE D’AQUITANE

HEREFORDGELBVIEH HIGHLAND HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN

Originates from Scotland Can be both black and red in colour

Do well on all types of countryNaturally polled

Originates from FranceDual purpose, but mostly bred for beef

Ease of calving

Originates from BelgiumRanges from white to black in colour

Double muscling

Originates from IrelandSmall breed with bulls only weighing ~450kg

Milk has a high butterfat contentDual purpose breed

Originates from FranceColours range from blonde to dark tan

Bred for their docile nature

Originates from EnglandDo well on all types of country

Originates from ScotlandLong horned with long coats—tolerates cold

Ranges from brindle to dun in colourVery old breed

Originates from the Netherlands Dairy cattle for manufacturing beef production

Come in black/white and red/white

Originates from FranceColours range from white to red

Fast growth ratesHigh yielding

Originates from ScotlandLong hair suitable for tough, cold conditions

Naturally polled

Originates from AustraliaComes in various shades of grey

Naturally polled

Originates from ItalyDouble muscling

Originates from EnglandDisplays ease of calving

Docile

Originates from EnglandGood milking ability

Dual purpose Naturally polled

Originates from FranceMilk is great for cheese

Thick red or thick black coat

Originates from EnglandCome in red, white or roan

Good milking ability Dual purpose

Originates from SwitzerlandGood milking abilityRapid growth rate

High yielding

Originates from EnglandEarly maturing

Very docile

Originates from CanadaDo well on all types of country

Naturally polled

Originates from JapanHigh quality marbled meat

Small framedHorned

Originates from WalesTraditionally milk and beef

Ideal for rough pasturesMostly black, some red

Originates from AmericaTropical breed—tolerates heat

Tick and bloat resistant

Originates from AustraliaSmall breed, bulls weighing only ~600kg

Naturally polled

Originates from IndiaTropical breed—tolerates heat

Parasite resistantHigh yielding

Originates from FranceHigh yielding

Lean meat

Originates from GermanyRanges from yellow to black

Lean

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