A FEW SELECTED BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE Stephen R Schafer, EdD…… 2008 ……University of...

A FEW SELECTEDA FEW SELECTEDBREEDS OFBREEDS OF

BEEF CATTLEBEEF CATTLE

Stephen R Schafer, EdD…… 2008 ……University of Nevada-Reno

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Breed Associations (Respective Breed Assn)

Cattle-Today.com {internet site}{internet site} (Beef Breeds)(Beef Breeds)

Louisiana State University (4-H Beef Manuals)

National 4-H/4HCCS (4-H Beef Manuals)

Ohio State University (Beef Resource Handbook)

Oklahoma State University (Cattle Breed Ident)

Texas A&M University (Beef Publications)

University of Wyoming (4-H Beef Manuals)

Wikipedia {internet site}{internet site} (Internet Encyclopedia)

TYPICAL OR COMMONTYPICAL OR COMMONBREEDS OF BEEF CATTLEBREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE

AuthorDr. Steve Schafer, University of Nevada-Reno

ReviewersDr. Barney Cosner, Nebraska State Fair

Ms. Tammie Jensen, University of WyomingDr. Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming

AngusAngus

Originated in Scotland

Longer Hair

Color is Black

Are Naturally Polled

Not Large-Frame Cattle

High Carcass Quality

BeefmasterBeefmaster

Originated in Texas, USA

Short Hair of Any Color

Can be Polled or Horned

Developed on Six TenetsWeightConformationFertility Milking AbilityHardiness Disposition

Belted GallowayBelted Galloway

Originated in England

Medium to Large Breed

Black with White Belt

Hair is Curly & Longer

Are also known as…“Belties”“Oreo Cookies”

Photo: Unknown Source

BrahmanBrahman

Originated, Southeast US

Parent Breeds from India

Intermediate Frame

Questionable Disposition

Very Thrifty & Hardy

Short Hair

Sweat Freely

Horns, Curve Up & Back

BrangusBrangus

Originated, Southern USA

Angus/Brahman Cross

Short Hair

Color is Black

Heat/Humidity Tolerant

Hardy & Good MothersPhoto: Unknown Source

CharolaisCharolais

Originated in France

Longer Hair

Color is White

Horned or Polled

Large Framed Cattle

Heavier/Thicker Breed

ChianinaChianina

Originated in Italy

Very Large Breed

Considerable Leg Length

Heavy Muscling

White to Grayish in Color

Black Points & Nose

GelbviehGelbvieh

Originated in Bavaria

Polled Developed in US

Red in Color

Longer Haired

Fertile & Calving Ease

Good Calf Growth RatePhoto: American Gelbvieh Association

HerefordHereford

Longer Hair

Red & White in Color

Horns, Curve Forward

Medium Sized Cattle

Good Yield GradePhoto: Unknown Source

Polled HerefordPolled Hereford

Originated in Iowa

Longer Hair

Red & White in Color

Polled Cattle

Medium Sized Cattle

Good Yield GradePhoto: Unknown Source

LimousinLimousin

Longer Hair

Red to Golden in Color(sometimes/seldom black)

Medium to Large Frame

Meat Animal, in France it is still known or referred to as the “butcher’s animal”

Maine AnjouMaine Anjou

Red, White Markings

White, Back Legs & Belly

White, elsewhere is okay

Large-Very Large Cattle

Rapid Growth

Good Milkers

PinzgauerPinzgauer

Longer Hair

Color is Red & White

White on Back & Tail

Are Polled or Horned

Moderately Sized Cattle

Red AngusRed Angus

Originated in USA

First Office: Sheridan, WY

Longer Hair, Color is Red

Santa GertrudisSanta Gertrudis

Brahman/Shorthorn Cross

Short Hair, Color is Red

Horns, Curve Down/Back

Heat/Humidity Tolerant

Hardy & Good Mothers

ShorthornShorthorn

Longer Hair

The color varies, but tends to be a red to yellowish roan

Medium-Large Frame

Good Milkers

SimmentalSimmental

Originated in Switzerland

Longer Hair

Red/Yellow, with White

Large-Very Large Cattle

Rapid Growth

Good MilkersPhoto: Unknown Source

Texas LonghornTexas Longhorn

Originated in Texas

Naturally Developed

Short Hair, Color varies

Horns, Grow Way Out

Very Hardy & Thrifty

Very Fertile

Photo: Oklahoma State University

Identify…Identify…

Santa Gertrudis

Texas Longhorn

Belted Galloway

Medium to Large Breed

Black with White Belt

Hair is Curly and Longer

Are also known as…“Belties”“Oreo Cookies”

Gelbvieh

Polled Developed in US

Red in Color

Longer Haired

Fertile & Calving Ease

Good Calf Growth Rate

Brangus

Red Angus

Charolais

Brahman

PinzgauerPhoto: Unknown Source

Beefmaster

Short Hair of Any Color

Can be Polled or Horned Developed on Six Tenets

Weight ConformationFertility Milking AbilityHardiness Disposition

Hereford

Maine Anjou

Polled Hereford

Belted Galloway

Limousin

Brahman

Gelbvieh

Red Angus

Originated in USA

First Office in Sheridan, WY

Longer Hair, Color is Red

Beefmaster

Charolais

Longer Hair, Color is White

Horned or Polled

Large Framed Cattle

Heavier & Thicker Breed

Simmental

ChianinaPhoto: Unknown Source

Brahman

Originated in Southeast US

Parent Breeds from India

Intermediate-Sized Cattle

Disposition is Questionable

Very Thrifty and Hardy

Short Hair & Sweat Freely

Horns, Curve Up & Back

Hereford

Texas Longhorn

Charolais

Maine Anjou

Hereford

Longer Hair, Red & White

Horns, Curve Forward

Good Yield Grade

Belted Galloway

Polled Hereford

Shorthorn

Longer Hair

The color varies, but tends to be red-yellowish roan

Good Milkers

Brahman

Beefmaster

Polled Hereford

Originated in Iowa, USA

Longer Hair, Red & White

Polled (per breed name)

Good Yield Grade

Limousin

Chianina

Simmental

Originated in Switzerland

Longer Hair

Red to Yellow, with White

Large to Very Large Cattle

Rapid Growth

Good Milkers

Shorthorn

Red Angus

Chianina

Originated in Italy

Very Large Breed

Considerable Leg Length

Heavy Muscling

White to Grayish in Color

Black Points & Nose

Gelbvieh

Simmental

Polled HerefordPhoto: Unknown Source

Limousin

Longer Hair, Red to Golden(sometimes/seldom black)

Meat Animal, in France it is still known/referred to as the “butcher’s animal”

Santa Gertrudis

Maine Anjou

Brangus

Maine Anjou

Red-Dark Red, with White

White, Back Legs & Belly

White, may be elsewhere

Large to Very Large Cattle

Rapid Growth

Good Milkers

Beefmaster

Pinzgauer

Santa Gertrudis

Cross of Angus & Shorthorn

Short Hair, Color is Red

Horns, Curve Down & Back

Adaptable to Heat/Humidity

Hereford

Pinzgauer

Red Angus

Texas Longhorn

Naturally Developed

Short Hair, Color is varied

Horns, Curve Way Out & Up

Very Hardy & Thrifty

Very Fertile

Brangus

Shorthorn

Pinzgauer

Longer Hair

Color is Red & White

White on Back & Tail

Are Polled or Horned

Moderately Sized Cattle

Limousin

Charolais

Santa Gertrudis

Chianina

Photo: Dr. Robert Kropp

Brangus

Originated in Southern USA

Cross of Angus & Brahman

Short Hair, Color is Black

Adaptable to Heat/Humidity

Shorthorn

Simmental

Originated in Scotland

Longer Hair, Color is Black

Belted Galloway

Gelbvieh

Photo: American Gelbvieh Association

Texas Longhorn

Other BreedsOther Breeds

There are many other breeds that could There are many other breeds that could have been included in this presentation; have been included in this presentation; and maybe some of them should have been and maybe some of them should have been included, and maybe some of those that included, and maybe some of those that were included should have been excluded. were included should have been excluded.

Regardless of your thoughts and opinions Regardless of your thoughts and opinions concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the various breeds, it can be agreed that it various breeds, it can be agreed that it would be very difficult to reach agreement.would be very difficult to reach agreement.

Other BreedsOther Breeds

Given the thoughts stated in the previous Given the thoughts stated in the previous slide, the following breeds are listed as slide, the following breeds are listed as breeds for additional review and study.breeds for additional review and study.

Murray Grey AmerifaxMurray Grey Amerifax BarzonaBarzona BeefaloBeefaloBritish White BrafordBritish White Braford CharbrayCharbray Gelbray Gelbray Brahmousin Senepol Brahmousin Senepol Red PollRed Poll Salers Salers

Conducting an internet search for Conducting an internet search for beef beef cattle breedscattle breeds is an excellent starting point. is an excellent starting point.

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