1. Common Beef Cattle Breeds
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2. 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

3. 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!! ☺

4. 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.

5. 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

6. British Breeds
Angus
Hereford
Polled Hereford
Shorthorn
Red Angus

7. Angus

8. Hereford

9. Polled Hereford

10. Shorthorn

11. Red Angus

12. Red Angus Originated in the British Isles Same as Black Angus
Barred from Angus herdbook
Recognized as separate breed
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13. Exotic (European/ Continental) Breeds
Maine-Anjou
Simmental
Limousin
Charolais
Chianana

14. Maine-Anjou

15. Simmental

16. Limousin

17. Limousin Native to South-Central France
Golden-red to red-brown in color
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18. Charolais

19. American Breeds
Brahman
Brangus
Santa Gertrudis
Simbrah
Beefmaster

20. Brahman

21. Santa Gertrudis

22. Brangus Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus
Solid black
Polled
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23. Simbrah

24. 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
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25. Beefmaster

26. Beefmaster Originated in the United States
½ Brahman, ¼ Hereford, and ¼ Shorthorn
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27. 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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