Ione Community School Animal Science Classification and Identification of Beef Cattle Breeds

Classification Why do we Need It  We classify everything. Example Automobiles  We Break them down into Cars and Trucks, How can we break them down even further.

BOS TAURUS BEEF BREEDS BRITISH / EUROPEAN

Hereford Originated in England Red with white points Horned usually Known for pink eye Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Red Angus Originated in the British Isles Same as Black Angus Barred from Angus herdbook Recognized as separate breed Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Black Angus Native to Angus (near Scotland) Most popular beef breed in the US Always black in color Can produce Red Angus Known for Marbling Ability Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Texas Longhorn Originated in the United States Various colors Almost went extinct Known for Low Birth Weights and Calving ease for Heifers Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Red Poll Developed in England Primarily used for meat in US Milk production in other countries Dark red and polled Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Shorthorn Originated in England White to red in color Roane Color, very popular for show heifers. Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Devon Originated in England Also called North Devon One of the oldest beef breeds At one time used for milk Mature cows weigh lbs. Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

Limousin Native to South-Central France Golden-red to red-brown in color Bos Taurus European Breed Classification

Simmental First recorded in Switzerland Large body mass Light red to dark red with white points Known for Maternal Characteristics Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Wagyu All Japanese cattle Various colors Consists of many Japanese breeds Known for Marbling in the Meat Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Piedmontese Originated in Italy Double muscled breed Light to dark gray in color Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Blonde d’Aquitaine Originated in France Blonde color Known for Heavy Muscle Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Salers Native to France Milk production important in Europe Rod to brown in color Known for some Carcass Merit Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Tarentaise Originated in France Used for milk in Europe Red color Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

Maine-Anjou Originated in France Mature bulls weigh lbs. Mature cows weigh lbs. Dark red with white markings Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

BOS INDICUS BEEF BREEDS ZEBU

Red Brahman Bos Indicus Classification Heat and Insect Resistant Mothering Ability

Brahman Developed in the United States Breeds from India used Light gray or red to black Known for Mothering Ability Bos Indicus Classification

Nelore Known form having smaller ears and cleaner lines than other zebu breeds. Biggest populations in South America. Heat and Insect tolerant Bos Indicus Classification

Indo Brazilian Bos Indicus Classification Known for Large Ears Heaviest Populations in South America High in Maternal Attributes

Africander Bos Indicus Classification Native to South Africa Usually red with long horns Used for meat and as a draft animal Mature cows weigh lbs. Mature bulls weigh lbs.

Composite Beef Cattle Breeds

American Developed in New Mexico Official breed conformation- 1/2 Brahman 1/8 Bison 1/4 Charolais 1/16 Hereford 1/16 Shorthorn Composite Breed Classification

Brangus Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus Solid black Polled Composite Breed Classification

Bramousin Originated in the United States Golden to red in color 5/8 Limousin, 3/8 Brahman Composite Breed Classification

Braford Developed in Florida 3/8 Brahman, 5/8Hereford Red with white points Composite Breed Classification

Simbrah Originated in the United States Brahman and Simmental breeds used Light to dark red with some white marks Composite Breed Classification

Beefmaker Originated in the United States 3/4 Hereford, 1/4 Simmental Red with white points Composite Breed Classification

Beefmaster Originated in the United States Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn Composite Breed Classification

Salorn Developed in the United States 5/8 Salers. 3/8 Texas Longhorn Lean meat Environmentally adaptable Composite Breed Classification

Texon Originated in the United States Texas Longhorn and Devon breeds used Composite Breed Classification

Santa Gertrudis *Originated at the King Ranch in Texas *Made up of Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn Breeds *Known for Heat tolerance

Review Of Beef Cattle Classification  Cattle are Classified into Two Groups  The Bos Taurus Classification includes what two Groups.  What are some Composite Breeds and what are their makeup.  What are some Breeds Attributes.