How many of you love to eat cheese, meat, ice cream or drink milk? Did you ever wonder where these products came from?

Well if you said cattle you’re on the right track.

After this lesson you will be able to: Identify the origin/history of concerning cattle breeds in TX. Identify physical characteristics and breed characteristics of cattle in TX. Determine if breeds mentioned are British, American, or Continental Complete handout and a short quiz at the end of the lesson that relates to breeds traits, and characteristics. As well as sample products that come from cattle. (ie: McDonalds hamburgers)

At this time discuss with your neighbor any relevant information that you know on cattle. (i.e.: Breeds, uses, etc.)

You may ask yourself what is a breed

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Discuss in your small group and write down what you think a trait is. What traits do you think are important in identifying cattle breeds?

After your in-depth discussion on traits, compare your ideas with the actual definition: A Trait is: a distinguishing characteristic within a specific breed of cattle.

CAUTION –Just a reminder for you to work on your work sheet as you proceed through each breed lesson. –Discuss with your group members the answers to the work sheet if needed. –Refer to to complete the final two questions of your work sheet at the end of the lesson. –Turn in work sheet when lesson is complete. –There will be a short quiz the last 10 minutes of class time.

ORIGIN AND CHARACTERISTICS American Breeds British Breeds Continental Breeds For more information click here

Origin: Southern U.S.A Characteristics: Gray/Red Most heat resistant breed Large frame size Horned or polled* Light muscled *Polled: Genetically born without horns.

Origin: Texas Characteristics: No color pattern usually red in color Medium to large frame size Heavy muscled

Origin: Texas Characteristics: Cherry red Medium to large frame size Mid-Heavy muscle

Origin: Aberdeen, Scotland Characteristics: Black, some have white bellies, polled* Smooth hair coat Medium frame size Heavy muscled –* Polled: genetically born without horns

Origin: Herefordshire, England Characteristics: Light yellow to cherry red with white belly-thick & curly hair coat Medium frame size Medium muscled

Origin: Northern, England Characteristics: Color varies, mostly roan (red and white color) Medium to large frame size Medium muscle

Origin: Central France Characteristics: White to Creamy-some red, thick hair coat Large frame size Lean, heavy muscled

Origin: West - Central Italy Characteristics: Off white with black tongue, nose, eyes, & hooves Large frame size Long muscled

Origin: South Central France Characteristics: Most commonly red; can be black with lighter eyes & belly Medium to large frame size, long body Heavy muscle

Origin: Northwest France Characteristics: Deep red with white markings; most commonly solid black in color Large frame size Heavily muscle