1. Breeds of Cattle

2. Terms Scientific name- Bovine
Breed - group of animals related by decent from common ancestors, with similar characteristics
Bull - a male bovine
Cow - a female bovine
Heifer - an unbred female bovine
Calf - an unmature (young) bovine
Steer - a castrated male bovine

3. Types of Cattle
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Duel Purpose Cattle

4. Types of Cattle Beef Cattle
Beef Cattle are cattle that are produced with the purpose of producing beef.

5. Beef Cattle There are three different classifications of beef cattle.
British
American
Continental

6. British AKA: English General Characteristics: Good Maternal Ability
Early Maturing
Adapt well to cold climates

7. Hereford Herefordshire, England.
They are light yellow to cherry red with a white underbelly. They also have thick and curly hair.
Medium sized frame.
Poor marbling
Horned
Early maturing and can adapt to most environments.

8. Polled Hereford
They were developed in Iowa but are still considered a British Breed
Major difference is that they DO NOT have horns

9. Shorthorns Northern England
The color is not always the same, but mostly roan (red and white)
Medium to large frame with medium muscling.

10. Angus Aberdeen, Scotland Solid black and polled with small ears
Smooth hair, medium sized frame, heavy muscled, and great carcass merit.

11. Red Angus Origin: British Isles Red in color Polled Moderate size
Developed from recessive Gene

12. American Breeds AKA: Bos Indicus General Characteristics:
Heat tolerant
Disease Resistant
Loose Skin
Thrive in Harsh Conditions

13. Brahman India Gray to red in color
Horned or polled with a hump over their shoulder
Loose skin
Large frame with light muscle
The most heat and disease tolerant

14. Brangus Origin: Oklahoma Solid black with a small hump.
Made up of 5/8 angus and 3/8 Brahman.
Polled.
Medium to large frame.

15. Beefmaster Falfurrias, Texas
They are usually red, but there is no regular color pattern.
25% shorthorn; 25% Hereford; 50% Brahman
Medium to large frame, and heavy muscled.

16. Santa Gertrudis King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas Deep cherry red color
Made up of 5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman
Horned and Polled
Medium to large frame size and heavy muscled
They are hardy and productive in hot temperatures

17. Continental Breeds AKA: European or Exotic General Characteristics:
Growthy
Fast Gaining
Later Maturing

18. Main-Anjou Originated in France Dark red with black or white markings
Large in frame
Heavily muscled

19. Charolais Originate from France
White to a creamy color, and some are red.
Large frame animal that is noted for its double muscling .

20. Chianina From West Central Italy.
Off-white with black tongue, eyes, nose, and hooves.
Large frame animal with long muscles.

21. Limousin From South-Central France.
Mostly red but they do come in black with lighter eyes and belly.
Medium to large frame size with a long body, and heavy muscle.

22. Types of Cattle Dairy Cattle
Dairy cattle are cows produced for milk and dairy production.

23. Holstein From Netherlands and Germany Black and white
Holland
Black and white
Large sized and heavy milkers
Annual milk production is about 16,000 lbs

24. Jersey Originated from England, English Channel
Light grey to dark fawn in color
Medium sized animal
They milk the more for their body weight than any other cow
Annual milk production is about 11,000 lbs

25. Guernsey Originated from Guernsey, France They are red and white
Medium framed cow
They have a high feed to milk conversion
Their milk is high in beta-carotene
Beta-carotene causes their milk to have the yellow color
Annual milk production is about 11,500 lbs

26. Brown Swiss Originated from the Alps in Switzerland
Solid brown varying from dark to light.
Large sized
They have a light colored band around their muzzle
They have above average milk fat content
Annual milk production is about 13,400 lbs

27. Ayrshire From Scotland They’re red with white markings
They’re the most attractive dairy breed
Annual milk production is about 11,600 lbs

28. Types of Cattle Dual Purpose
Dual Purpose cattle are cows that are produced for dairy and beef production.

29. Gir They originated in India. They are grey in color with a hump
They have a average milk production
Medium to large frame, with beef characteristics

30. Devon They originated in England Red in color
They have slight dairy characteristic
Medium to large frame