Classification and Identification of Beef Cattle Breeds

OBJECTIVES To be able to Classify Beef Cattle Breeds into Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus . To be able to Classify Beef Cattle Breeds into British, European. To be able to Determine or Give the Make up of Certain Composite Breeds. To Give the Attributes of Specific Breeds.

Classification Why do we Need It We classify everything. Example Automobiles We Break them down into Cars and Trucks, How can we break them down even further.

Classification Of Automobiles

CLASSIFICATION OF BEEF CATTLE

BRITISH BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE Hereford Polled Herefords Black Angus Red Angus Devon Shorthorn

EUROPEAN BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE Simmental Limousin Maine-Anjou Charolais Piedmontese

ZEBU BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE Grey Brahman Red Brahman

COMPOSITE BREEDS OF CATTLE Brangus (RED & BLACK) Beefmasters Simbrah Bramousin Santa Gertrudis American

HYBRID-VIGOR BENEFITS More Climate variable Increased Growth Rate Increased Vigor and Fertility

BOS TAURUS BEEF BREEDS BRITISH / EUROPEAN

British Breeds

Hereford Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification Originated in England Red with white points Horned usually Known for pink eye Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Black Angus Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification Native to Angus (near Scotland) Most popular beef breed in the US Always black in color Can produce Red Angus Known for Marbling Ability Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Red Angus Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification Originated in the British Isles Same as Black Angus Barred from Angus herdbook Recognized as separate breed Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Texas Longhorn Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification Originated in the United States Various colors Almost went extinct Known for Low Birth Weights and Calving ease for Heifers Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Shorthorn Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification Originated in England White to red in color Roane Color, very popular for show heifers. Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Polled Hereford Developed in Iowa by Warren Gammon Naturally hornless Red with white face, legs and underline

European Breeds

Limousin Bos Taurus European Breed Classification Native to South-Central France Golden-red to red-brown in color Muscle Breed Bos Taurus European Breed Classification

Simmental Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification First recorded in Switzerland Large body mass Light red to dark red with white points Known for Maternal Characteristics Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Piedmontese Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification Originated in Italy Double muscled breed Light to dark gray in color Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Maine-Anjou Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification Originated in France Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs. Mature cows weigh 1500-1900 lbs. Dark red with white markings Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

BOS INDICUS BEEF BREEDS ZEBU

Red Brahman Heat and Insect Resistant Mothering Ability Bos Indicus Classification

Brahman Bos Indicus Classification Developed in the United States Breeds from India used Light gray or red to black Known for Mothering Ability Bos Indicus Classification

Indo Brazilian Known for Large Ears Heaviest Populations in South America High in Maternal Attributes Bos Indicus Classification

Composite Beef Cattle Breeds

American Developed in New Mexico Official breed conformation- 1/2 Brahman 1/8 Bison 1/4 Charolais 1/16 Hereford 1/16 Shorthorn Composite Breed Classification

Brangus Composite Breed Classification Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus Solid black Polled Composite Breed Classification

Braford Composite Breed Classification Developed in Florida 3/8 Brahman, 5/8Hereford Red with white points Composite Breed Classification

Simbrah Composite Breed Classification Originated in the United States Brahman and Simmental breeds used Light to dark red with some white marks Composite Breed Classification

Beefmaster Originated in the United States Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn Composite Breed Classification

Santa Gertrudis Composite Breed Classification *Originated at the King Ranch in Texas *Made up of Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn Breeds *Known for Heat tolerance Composite Breed Classification

Review Of Beef Cattle Classification Cattle are Classified into Two Groups The Bos Taurus Classification includes what two Groups. What are some Composite Breeds and what are their makeup. What are some Breeds Attributes.