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Beef Cattle Breeds and Biological Types - The Cattle Site
2006年11月22日 · Worldwide there are more than 250 breeds of beef cattle. Over 60 of these breeds are present in the United States. However, a relatively small number of breeds (less than 20) constitute the majority of the genetics utilized in the U.S. for commercial beef production.
Beefmaster - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · The Beefmaster is now the fourth largest beef breed in the US and were recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a pure breed in 1954. Characteristics. The breed is recognised as a "Dual Purpose" breed, meaning Beefmasters blend strong maternal traits with excellent growth and carcass abilities.
Aberdeen Angus - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · Black Angus are now the most popular beef breed of cattle in the United States with 324,266 animals registered in 2005. Characteristics. Aberdeen Angus cattle are naturally polled and can be black or red in colour although black is the dominant colour, white may occasionally appear on the udder.
Limousin - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · An early-maturing breed, Limousins naturally produce young, but mature, lean beef in the medium weight range demanded by supermarkets and for intervention supply. The Limousin has built a reputation for being The Carcase Breed.
Simmental - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · Simmental is a breed of cattle whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. Early records indicate that Simmental cattle were the result of a cross between large German cattle and a smaller breed indigenous to Switzerland.
Hereford - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · These early Hereford breeders moulded their cattle with the idea in mind of a high yield of beef and efficiency of production, and so firmly fixed these characteristics that they remain today as outstanding characteristics of the breed.
Texas Longhorn - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · Shaped by a combination of natural selection and adaptation to the environment, the Texas Longhorn is the only cattle breed in America which - without aid from man - is truly adapted to America.
Highland - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · The Highland has a modern beef carcass with lean, well-marbled, flesh that ensures tenderness and succulence with a very distinctive flavour. Highland beef is healthy and nutritious with lower levels of fat and cholesterol and a …
Colour Patterns in Crossbred Beef - The Cattle Site
2006年10月23日 · These breeds are identified with the color pattern that is most common in each breed. For example, some Simmental cattle have color markings similar to that of Herefords; however, the majority have extra white that is non-predictable as to pattern. Thus, Simmental are categorized as spotted cattle.