Common Beef Cattle Breeds c 12 C
Today we will… Compare and contrast Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus Describe characteristics of common beef cattle breeds Classify breeds into American, British, and European
Making Knowbooks ☺ You are in charge of your knowbook about beef cattle breeds! Be creative with your notes!!! Write down stuff that will help YOU remember You will use your knowbook for throughout this unit. Sneak peeks will be allowed to view your knowbooks during our test so make sure you use your paper wisely!! ☺
How your knowbook will be graded… Your knowbook will be graded based on completeness, organization and neatness/ You need to draw a picture of each breed in your knowbook along with the info. You choose the way its organized. Again this is for YOUR use. With that being said, organization is key so you can access info quickly!! Knowbooks will stay in the classroom.
Subgroups Bos Indicus (American by way of India) Heat tolerant Increased parasite & disease tolerance Improved production in subtropical climates American Influenced Bos Taurus (European and British) Maternal and(or) terminal breeds Positive carcass traits: marbling,tenderness, yield Excellent production in temperate climates
British Breeds Angus Hereford Polled Hereford Shorthorn Red Angus
Angus
Hereford
Polled Hereford
Shorthorn
Red Angus
Red Angus Originated in the British Isles Same as Black Angus Barred from Angus herdbook Recognized as separate breed Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Exotic (European/ Continental) Breeds Maine-Anjou Simmental Limousin Charolais Chianana
Maine-Anjou
Simmental
Limousin
Limousin Native to South-Central France Golden-red to red-brown in color Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Charolais
American Breeds Brahman Brangus Santa Gertrudis Simbrah Beefmaster
Brahman
Santa Gertrudis
Brangus Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus Solid black Polled Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Simbrah
Simbrah Originated in the United States Brahman and Simmental breeds used 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Simmental Light to dark red with some white marks Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Beefmaster
Beefmaster Originated in the United States ½ Brahman, ¼ Hereford, and ¼ Shorthorn Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Quiz Write question and answer in your Knowbook 1. Which breed is know for the hump on their shoulders and excess skin? 2. Where did the Angus originate? 3. What is the coloring pattern of the Hereford? 4. What’s ½ Brahman, ¼ Shorthorn and1/4 Hereford called? 5. Which of these breeds is known for their marbling ability? 6. Name the two different subgroups in cattle? 7. Is Brahman Bos Indicus or Bos Taurus? 8. What is your favorite breed and why?
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