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1011 beef cattle ID
breed identification and characteristics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| English breeds (maternal traits) | Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn |
| continental breeds (terminal traits) | Charolais, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Simmental |
| heat-tolerant breeds (subtropically adapted) | Brahman, Senepol, Longhorn |
| composite breeds (hybrids) | Brangus, Braford, Beefmaster, Santa Gertrudis |
| Angus | · solid black in color · maternal traits and carcass · good temperament, good mothers, good look · most prominent breed in USA |
| Hereford | · red in color with white points on face, body · survivability and crossbreeding (carcass traits) · polled or horned |
| Hereford x Angus -> Black Baldy | · black in color with white on face, body · lower survivability in deep south due to hot weather and disease spread |
| Red Angus | · solid red in color · slick gene from Senepol for heat tolerance |
| Shorthorn | · red, white, combo, or roan in color · maternal and carcass qualities · dual purpose breed: meat and milk |
| Charolais | · light tan to cream white in color · terminal breed: growth and carcass characteristics |
| Gelbvieh | · golden to rust/black in color · growth and maternal traits |
| Limousin | · various shades of red to brown and black in color · growth traits · very long body |
| Simmental | · tan to red to black, solid or with white face/patches · growth and maternal traits · beef breed, but colors/patterns may be confused with dairy breeds |
| Brahman | · red to gray and black in color · heat and insect tolerance, disease resistance - can thrive in harsh environments · popular in crossbreeding systems and southern US |
| Senepol | · various shades of red in color · heat tolerance from slick coat gene, early maturing, survivability |
| Texas Longhorn | · many colors and patterns including spotted · survives in harsh environments · low birth weight |
| Brangus | · 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus · black/red in color · maternal and carcass traits, heat tolerant · large, low ears |
| Braford | · 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Hereford · red and white in color (looks like Hereford) · maternal traits and heat tolerance · excellent mothers - may be too protective |
| Hereford x F1 (50/50) Brangus -> Super Baldy | · black/rusty red with white face/points · heat and disease resistant · calm disposition, good mothers |
| Santa Gertrudis | · 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Shorthorn · solid red in color · heat tolerant · maternal and carcass traits |
| Beefmaster | · 1/2 Brahman, 1/4 Shorthorn, 1/4 Hereford · multicolored - red, white, tan, black, mottled · heat tolerant · maternal and carcass traits |
| Corriente cattle | · black, white, spotted patterns · primarily used in rodeo events today · very small |
| Florida Cracker cattle | · red/black/white, some brindle · also small |
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