1. Common Beef Cattle Breeds
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2. Today we will… Compare and contrast Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus
Describe characteristics of common beef cattle breeds
Classify breeds into American, British, and European

3. Making Knowbooks 
You are in charge of your knowbook about beef cattle breeds!
Be creative with your notes!!! Write down stuff that will help YOU remember
You will use your knowbook for throughout this unit.
Sneak peeks will be allowed to view your knowbooks during our test so make sure you use your paper wisely!! 

4. How your knowbook will be graded…
Your knowbook will be graded based on completeness, organization and neatness/
You need to draw a picture of each breed in your knowbook along with the info.
You choose the way its organized. Again this is for YOUR use.
With that being said, organization is key so you can access info quickly!!
Knowbooks will stay in the classroom.

5. Subgroups Bos Indicus (American by way of India)
Heat tolerant
Increased parasite & disease tolerance
Improved production in subtropical climates
American Influenced
Bos Taurus (European and British)
Maternal and(or) terminal breeds
Positive carcass traits: marbling,tenderness, yield
Excellent production in temperate climates

6. British Breeds
Angus
Hereford
Polled Hereford
Shorthorn
Red Angus

7. Angus

8. Angus Originated in Scotland Solid black in color Naturally polled
Consumer preference led to Certified Angus Beef
Known for good marbling

9. Hereford

10. Hereford Originated in Hereford, England
Red with white head, legs, and underline
Horned
Early maturing
“Mothering” breed

11. Polled Hereford

12. Polled Hereford Developed in Iowa by Warren Gammon Naturally hornless
Red with white face, legs and underline

13. Shorthorn

14. Shorthorn Originated in England Red; red & white or roan in color
Originally used as a dual purpose breed for meat and milk
Sometimes called the Durham breed

15. Red Angus

16. Red Angus Originated in the British Isles Same as Black Angus
Barred from Angus herdbook
Recognized as separate breed
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17. Exotic (European/ Continental) Breeds
Maine-Anjou
Simmental
Limousin
Charolais
Chianana

18. Maine-Anjou

19. Maine Anjou Originated in France Dark red with white markings or black
Developed by crossing the Mancelle breed with the Shorthorn breed

20. Simmental

21. Simmental Originated in Switzerland
Oldest breed of cattle in the world
Large, powerful breed
Brought to the United States in 1971
Orange/Yellow and white to black in color

22. Limousin

23. Limousin Native to South-Central France
Golden-red to red-brown in color
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24. Charolais

25. Charolais Originated in France Traditionally white in color
Long bodied, large cattle
Heavily muscled
Coarse looking

26. Chianina Originated in Italy One of the oldest breeds of cattle
Tallest breed of beef cattle
Short hair that is white to steel gray
Terminal breed
Low milk production

27. American Breeds
Brahman
Brangus
Santa Gertrudis
Simbrah
Beefmaster

28. Brahman

29. Brahman Originated in India Able to survive on very little, poor feed
Insect & heat resistant
Excess skin and large hump on back
White to gray, red to black
Sweat glands

30. Santa Gertrudis

31. Santa Gertrudis Developed on the King Ranch in Texas
All Santa Gertrudis are descendants of the bull, Monkey
They were created by crossing shorthorn cows and Brahman bulls
3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn

32. Brangus Originated in the United States 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus
Solid black
Polled
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33. Simbrah

34. Simbrah Originated in the United States
Brahman and Simmental breeds used
3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Simmental
Light to dark red with some white marks
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35. Beefmaster

36. Beefmaster Originated in the United States
½ Brahman, ¼ Hereford, and ¼ Shorthorn
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37. Quiz Write question and answer in your Knowbook
1. Which breed is know for the hump on their shoulders and excess skin? 2. Where did the Angus originate? 3. What is the coloring pattern of the Hereford? 4. What’s ½ Brahman, ¼ Shorthorn and1/4 Hereford called? 5. Which of these breeds is known for their marbling ability? 6. Name the two different subgroups in cattle? 7. Is Brahman Bos Indicus or Bos Taurus? 8. What is your favorite breed and why?