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

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



Angus



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


Angus



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



Angus



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



Angus

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