Beef Cattle Review

Which subgroup of cattle is known for being heat tolerant and having increased parasite and disease tolerance?

• Bos Taurus

• Bos Indicus

• American Influenced

• European and British

Which subgroup of cattle is noted for improved production in subtropical climates?

• Maternal breeds

• Bos Indicus

• Bos Taurus

• Terminal breeds

Bos Taurus cattle are particularly well-suited for which type of climate?

• Subtropical

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Arctic

Which of the following is not listed as an American Breed on the slide?

• Angus

• Brahman

• Brangus

• Beefmaster

Which breed is listed first under American Breeds in the learning material?

• Santa Gertrudis

• Simbrah

• Brahman

• Brangus

Where did the Brahman cattle breed originate?

• Australia

• India

• United States

• Brazil

What is a distinctive physical feature of the Brahman cattle?

• Long horns

• Spotted coat

• Excess skin and large hump on back

• Short stature

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Brahman cattle's ability to adapt to their environment?

• They require high-quality feed

• They are susceptible to cold climates

• They are insect and heat resistant

• They have no sweat glands

What is the color range of the Brahman cattle?

• Black only

• Brown to white

• White to gray, red to black

• Spotted only

Where did the Brangus breed of cattle originate?

• Australia

• United States

• Argentina

• India