Pasture to Plate 2015 Beef Breeds
Black Angus Native to Angus (near Scotland) Most popular beef breed in the US Black in color Can produce Red Angus Known for their carcass quality, and Reproductive and mothing abilities Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Red Angus Same as Black Angus only RED in color Barred from Angus herdbook Recognized as separate breed Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Brahman Developed in the United States Combination of 4 Indian Breeds Color Light gray or red to black Mature bulls weigh 1600-2200 lbs. Mature cows weigh 1000-1400 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Brangus Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus Solid black Polled Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Limousin Native to South-Central France Golden-red to red-brown in color Known to yield high percentage of lean meat with minimal fat. (if harvested at a young age) Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Hereford Originated in England Red bodies with white faces Known for foraging ability, hardiness, and quiet dispositions. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Polled Hereford Originated in the United States Red with white face Bred to be polled Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Simmental First recorded in Switzerland Noted for fast growth and milking ability Light red to dark red with white points Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Gelbvieh Originated in Germany Solid cream to reddish in color Known for good milking abilities Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Charolais Originated in France White in color Noted for fast growth and lean meat Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Texas Longhorn Originated in the United States from Spanish cattle Various colors Almost went extinct Known for hardiness, survival instincts, and parasite resistance Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Chianina Developed in Italy White skin with black skin pigmentation Mature Bull can weigh up to 4,000 pounds and stand 6’ tall. Known for working, and mothering abilities. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Santa Gertrudis Developed on the King Ranch in Texas 5/8 Shorthorn, 3/8 Brahman Known for their growth rate, long life, and hardiness. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Maine-Anjou Originated in France Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs. Mature cows weigh 1500-1900 lbs. Dark red with white markings Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Shorthorn Originated in England White to red or roan in color Known for mothering and milking ability Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/