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WorksheetsBeef Breed Characteristics
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A large framed, heavy muscled breed that was developed as a result of a cross of the Mancelle and Shorthorn breed.
Maine Anjou
Angus
Beefmaster
Chianina
Can be a variety of colors from white, red to roan and was once a dual-purpose breed.
Limousin
Shorthorn
Polled Hereford
Texas Longhorn
Known for having very lean carcasses and being long and shallow bodied.
Santa Gertudis
Angus
Limousin
Shorthorn
Known for its coarse appearance due to its heavy muscling, this breed is often called the "White Angus".
Charolais
Gertrudis
Chianina
Polled Hereford
Most popular purebred breed of beef cattle. Known for producing high quality, well-marbled carcasses.
Hereford
Polled Hereford
Shorthorn
Angus
One of the oldest breeds that originated in Switzerland that is known for its large size, rapid growth and heavy muscling.
Brangus
Horned Hereford
Simmental
Beefmaster
Originated as a result of crossing the Angus and Brahman breeds. These cattle are known for their superior carcasses and high feed efficiency.
Brangus
Simmental
Polled Hereford
Chianina
Originated at the King Ranch in Texas as a result of crossing the Brahman and Shorthorn breeds. These cattle are known for their loose skin, heat tolerance and disease and insect resistance.
Santa Gertrudis
Chianina
Beefmaster
Maine Anjou
Terminal breed that is used in crossbreeding for its excellent growth rate and foraging ability.
Simmental
Chianina
Charolais
Maine Anjou
This breed has horns up to 4 ft. long, is extremely hardy and produces a lean carcass.
Texas Longhorn
Simmental
Brangus
Charolais
This breed has large drooping ears and a hump, is used a foundation stock for rodeo companies because of its unpredictable temperament, is often used in crossbreeding programs.
Brahman
Texas Longhorn
Brangus
Angus
This breed is typically red and white, polled and is known for its tolerance to cold climates.
Horned Hereford
Polled Hereford
Shorthorn
Beefmaster
This breed is typically red and white, very docile and horned.
Simmental
Beefmaster
Horned Hereford
Shorthorn
This breed originated in Texas as a result of crossing the Shorthorn, Hereford and Brahman breeds. These cattle are known for their milking ability and heavy weaning weights.
Brangus
Angus
Brahman
Beefmaster
