4. Shorthorn Always Red, White,Paint or Roan in color One of the original 3 breeds English Class Known for good milking ability

5. English Breed, came from Scotland. Naturally polled Always solid black Excellent carcass quality Long, deep, and cylindrical in shape Bull 1,600-2,000 lbs.

6. English Breed, came from British Isles. Top beef producers much like black angus Excellent carcass quality Result from a genetic mutation from the Black angus

7. American Breed, came from Lasater Ranch at Falfurrias, Texas. 25% Hereford, 25% Shorthorn, 50% Brahman Good milk producers Bull 2,000-2,600 lbs.

8. American Breed, came from Southern part of the U.S. Originated from the Zebu White, gray, red, brown, and black colors loose pendulous skin, big ears and hump over shoulder Bulls 1,800-2,400 lbs.

9. American Breed, came from Clear Creek Ranch in Welsh Oklahoma 3/8ths Brahman,5/8 Angus high quality carcass well adapted to southern part of U.S. Bull 1,800-2,400 lbs.

10. Exotic Breed with excellent Carcass Came from the French providence of Charolles. Long body, and heavy muscled White or light straw color Horned Breed Mature bull 2,500-2,800 lbs.

11. Exotic Breed Came from Chianina Valley in central Italy White and black in color-Always have dark skin pigment Largest of all beef breeds Bull 2,500-2,800 lbs.

12. English Breed, came from Herefordshire, England Medium to dark red with white faces, crests and white underline,feet and tail Foraging ability and hardiness, mothering ability 1,800-2,100 lbs.

13. English Breed, came from Iowa as a result of genetic mutation of Horned Herefords naturally horn less desired beef carcass, and early maturing calves. Bull 1,800-2,100 lbs.

14. Exotic Breed, from south central France Known for small calves and excellent carcasses Developed for draft and beef Wheat, redish, and light yellow color Excellent beef conformation, bull 2,400lbs.

15. Exotic Breed, came from France. Red with white marking to dark roan color.Black is common color now Meat and milk Bull 2,400 lbs. Heavy muscled and long bodied.

16. American Breed, came from the King Ranch Adapt to sub-tropical conditions 5/8ths Shorthorn and 3/8ths Red Brahman cross Cherry red in color Bull 2,200-2,600 lbs.

17. Exotic Breed, came from Simme Valley of Switzerland Red to yellow, white spotted or solid. Some have White Faces Meat, milk and draft Bull 2,600 lbs.