1. BEEF BREEDS COMMONLY FOUND IN GILLESPIE COUNTY

2. 3 Breed Groups/Classifications
1. British- Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn
Known for mothering ability and marbling
2. European/Continental
Charolais, Simmental, Limousin
Known for muscle and growth
3. American- contains Brahman influence
Brangus, Santa Gertudis, Braford
Known for heat resistance

3. 1. Hereford- Polled and Horned
Originated in England
Red with white marking on face and lower body
Known for mothering ability and Marbling

4. 2. Brahman
Originated in India
Mostly white- can be grey, almost black to reddish
Known for disease resistance and heat

5. 3. Angus- #1 purebred cattle in US
Originated in Scotland
Solid Black
Known for marbling and mothering ability

6. 4. Shorthorn
Originated in England
Can be solid Red, solid White, or Roan
Known for marbling and mothering ability

7. 5. Brangus
Originated in the US
Solid Black
3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus

8. 6. Charolais
Originated in France
Are White or Silver
High Growth, Heavy Muscled

9. 7. Belted Galloway
Scottish Origin
Hobby Breed

10. 8. Longhorn
Wild cattle brought to North American continent by early Spanish Explorers
Any color

11. 9. Black Baldy (Not a registered breed)
Usually a cross between a Hereford and Angus
Popular commercial cow

12. Extra Questions
11. What does the European breeds bring to the industry?
12. What are the British Breeds Known for?
13. What breed has been utilized to make all of the American Breeds?
14. What is the most popular breed?
15. What does a hobby breed mean?

13. Belgian Blue

14. Beefalo