Beef Cattle Breed Chart –

Economically Important Breeds

of Beef Cattle

Introduction to Animal Science Smyrna High School Mr. Shane Name:____________________________ Date: _______________

Complete the following information for each breed. Access the Oklahoma State University Virtual Livestock Library (www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds) to download your pictures of each breed & to find origin, color pattern, and introduction to the United States.

Angus

Distinguishing Characteristics: polled, cold tolerant, good mothering & milking ability, calving ease, high fertility, excellent carcass quality (small bones, high muscling, good marbling) #1 carcass breed in U.S.; most popular beef breed in U.S. Introduction to the U.S.: 1873 Origin: Scotland Color Pattern: Black

Hereford

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Shorthorn

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Polled Hereford

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Limousin

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Maine-Anjou

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Simmental

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Beefmaster

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Santa Gertrudis

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