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Beef Breed Characteristics

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A large framed, heavy muscled breed that was developed as a result of a cross of the Mancelle and Shorthorn breed.

a)

Maine Anjou

b)

Angus

c)

Beefmaster

d)

Chianina

2.

Can be a variety of colors from white, red to roan and was once a dual-purpose breed.

a)

Limousin

b)

Shorthorn

c)

Polled Hereford

d)

Texas Longhorn

3.

Known for having very lean carcasses and being long and shallow bodied.

a)

Santa Gertudis

b)

Angus

c)

Limousin

d)

Shorthorn

4.

Known for its coarse appearance due to its heavy muscling, this breed is often called the "White Angus".

a)

Charolais

b)

Gertrudis

c)

Chianina

d)

Polled Hereford

5.

Most popular purebred breed of beef cattle. Known for producing high quality, well-marbled carcasses.

a)

Hereford

b)

Polled Hereford

c)

Shorthorn

d)

Angus

6.

One of the oldest breeds that originated in Switzerland that is known for its large size, rapid growth and heavy muscling.

a)

Brangus

b)

Horned Hereford

c)

Simmental

d)

Beefmaster

7.

Originated as a result of crossing the Angus and Brahman breeds. These cattle are known for their superior carcasses and high feed efficiency.

a)

Brangus

b)

Simmental

c)

Polled Hereford

d)

Chianina

8.

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.

a)

Santa Gertrudis

b)

Chianina

c)

Beefmaster

d)

Maine Anjou

9.

Terminal breed that is used in crossbreeding for its excellent growth rate and foraging ability.

a)

Simmental

b)

Chianina

c)

Charolais

d)

Maine Anjou

10.

This breed has horns up to 4 ft. long, is extremely hardy and produces a lean carcass.

a)

Texas Longhorn

b)

Simmental

c)

Brangus

d)

Charolais

11.

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.

a)

Brahman

b)

Texas Longhorn

c)

Brangus

d)

Angus

12.

This breed is typically red and white, polled and is known for its tolerance to cold climates.

a)

Horned Hereford

b)

Polled Hereford

c)

Shorthorn

d)

Beefmaster

13.

This breed is typically red and white, very docile and horned.

a)

Simmental

b)

Beefmaster

c)

Horned Hereford

d)

Shorthorn

14.

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.

a)

Brangus

b)

Angus

c)

Brahman

d)

Beefmaster