1. Pasture to Plate 2015 Beef Breeds

2. 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
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3. Red Angus Same as Black Angus only RED in color
Barred from Angus herdbook
Recognized as separate breed
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4. Brahman Developed in the United States Combination of 4 Indian Breeds
Color Light gray or red to black
Mature bulls weigh lbs.
Mature cows weigh lbs.
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5. Brangus Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus
Solid black
Polled
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6. 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)
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7. Hereford Originated in England Red bodies with white faces
Known for foraging ability, hardiness, and quiet dispositions.
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8. Polled Hereford Originated in the United States Red with white face
Bred to be polled
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9. Simmental First recorded in Switzerland
Noted for fast growth and milking ability
Light red to dark red with white points
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10. Gelbvieh Originated in Germany Solid cream to reddish in color
Known for good milking abilities
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11. Charolais Originated in France White in color
Noted for fast growth and lean meat
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12. Texas Longhorn Originated in the United States from Spanish cattle
Various colors
Almost went extinct
Known for hardiness, survival instincts, and parasite resistance
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13. 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.
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14. Santa Gertrudis Developed on the King Ranch in Texas
5/8 Shorthorn, 3/8 Brahman
Known for their growth rate, long life, and hardiness.
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15. Maine-Anjou Originated in France Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs.
Mature cows weigh lbs.
Dark red with white markings
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16. Shorthorn Originated in England White to red or roan in color
Known for mothering and milking ability
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