1. Breeds of Beef

2. Differences among breeds
Several breeds of beef in the world
Vary in color, muscle, fat, horns, and many other traits

3. Angus Originated in Scotland All Black Naturally Hornless
Notes of Interest
Largest Beef Program in Us -- CAB
hardy at birth

4. Red Angus Originated in US Red color was recessive in Angus
Red calves bred and color stayed
Same as Angus

5. Shorthorn Three Colors Red White Roan Comes from England
First improved breed in US (X/ Longhorn)

6. Hereford Includes horned and polled From Herefordshire England
Notable Characteristics
Range Animal
Good milkers

7. Brahman Bred in America Ancestors trace to 3 breeds in India
Large hump and
different horns
Heat and disease resistance
Folded skin
Sweat glands

8. Beefmaster 1/2 Brahman 1/4 Hereford 1/4 Shorthorn Fits Southwest
heat resistance
heavy muscled
good milkers
range cattle

9. Brangus 3/8 Brahman 5/8 Angus
Brings together good qualities of Angus with toughness of Brahman
Makes higher quality beef

10. Simmental Originate in Sweden Used for meat, draft, milk
Good mother breed
Large framed and heavily muscled
Can be all colors

11. Gelbvieh Originated in Germany Heavily muscled Good milker
Large Framed
Docile
Solid colors from blond to black

12. Charolais Originated in France Solid white Large Framed
Very Heavy Muscle
Rapid growth

13. Limousin Originate in France Solid red Medium framed Medium muscled
Bad temperament

14. Maine Anjou Originated in France Heavy muscle Good milkers
Great for crossbreeding