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Agri Sci 102 Presentation

Classification and Identification of Beef Cattle Breeds. Agri Sci 102 Presentation. Review On Anatomy. We learned the terms Dorsal, Ventral, Medial, Lateral, Anterior, and Posterior. We learned the Differences in Skeletal Structure between, Cattle and Swine.

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Agri Sci 102 Presentation

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  1. Classification and Identification of Beef Cattle Breeds Agri Sci 102 Presentation

  2. Review On Anatomy • We learned the terms Dorsal, Ventral, Medial, Lateral, Anterior, and Posterior. • We learned the Differences in Skeletal Structure between, Cattle and Swine. • What else did we learn about Anatomy Yesterday.

  3. OBJECTIVES • To be able to Classify Beef Cattle Breeds into Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus . • To be able to Classify Beef Cattle Breeds into British, European. • To be able to Determine or Give the Make up of Certain Composite Breeds. • To Give the Attributes of Specific Breeds.

  4. Classification Why do we Need It • We classify everything. Example Automobiles • We Break them down into Cars and Trucks, How can we break them down even further.

  5. Classification Of Automobiles

  6. CLASSIFICATION OF BEEF CATTLE

  7. BRITISH BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE • Hereford • Polled Herefords • Black Angus • Red Angus • Devon • Shorthorn • Red Poll

  8. EUROPEAN BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE • Simmental • Limousin • Maine-Anjou • Salers • Charolais • Piedmontese • Blonde d’Aquitaine

  9. ZEBU BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE • Grey Brahman • Nelore • Indo Brazilian • Red Brahman • Africander

  10. COMPOSITE BREEDS OF CATTLE • Brangus (RED & BLACK) • Beefmasters Beefmaker • Simbrah Braford • Bramousin Santa Gertrudis • American 7 Way Composite • Salorn

  11. HYBRID-VIGOR BENEFITS • More Climate variable • Increased Growth Rate • Increased Vigor and Fertility

  12. BOS TAURUS BEEF BREEDS BRITISH / EUROPEAN

  13. Hereford • Originated in England • Red with white points • Horned usually • Known for pink eye Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  14. Red Angus • Originated in the British Isles • Same as Black Angus • Barred from Angus herdbook • Recognized as separate breed Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  15. Black Angus • Native to Angus (near Scotland) • Most popular beef breed in the US • Always black in color • Can produce Red Angus • Known for Marbling Ability Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  16. Texas Longhorn • Originated in the United States • Various colors • Almost went extinct • Known for Low Birth Weights and Calving ease for Heifers Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  17. Red Poll • Developed in England • Primarily used for meat in US • Milk production in other countries • Dark red and polled Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  18. Shorthorn • Originated in England • White to red in color • Roane Color, very popular for show heifers. Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  19. Devon • Originated in England • Also called North Devon • One of the oldest beef breeds • At one time used for milk • Mature cows weigh 950-1300 lbs. Bos Taurus / British Breed Classification

  20. Limousin • Native to South-Central France • Golden-red to red-brown in color Bos Taurus European Breed Classification

  21. Simmental • First recorded in Switzerland • Large body mass • Light red to dark red with white points • Known for Maternal Characteristics Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  22. Wagyu • All Japanese cattle • Various colors • Consists of many Japanese breeds • Known for Marbling in the Meat Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  23. Piedmontese • Originated in Italy • Double muscled breed • Light to dark gray in color Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  24. Blonde d’Aquitaine • Originated in France • Blonde color • Known for Heavy Muscle Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  25. Salers • Native to France • Milk production important in Europe • Rod to brown in color • Known for some Carcass Merit Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  26. Tarentaise • Originated in France • Used for milk in Europe • Red color Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  27. Maine-Anjou • Originated in France • Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs. • Mature cows weigh 1500-1900 lbs. • Dark red with white markings Bos Taurus / European Breed Classification

  28. BOS INDICUS BEEF BREEDS ZEBU

  29. Red Brahman • Heat and Insect Resistant • Mothering Ability Bos Indicus Classification

  30. Brahman • Developed in the United States • Breeds from India used • Light gray or red to black • Known for Mothering Ability Bos Indicus Classification

  31. Nelore • Known form having smaller ears and cleaner lines than other zebu breeds. • Biggest populations in South America. • Heat and Insect tolerant Bos Indicus Classification

  32. Indo Brazilian • Known for Large Ears • Heaviest Populations in South America • High in Maternal Attributes Bos Indicus Classification

  33. Africander • Native to South Africa • Usually red with long horns • Used for meat and as a draft animal • Mature cows weigh 1150-1350 lbs. • Mature bulls weigh 1650-2200 lbs. Bos Indicus Classification

  34. Composite Beef Cattle Breeds

  35. American • Developed in New Mexico • Official breed conformation- • 1/2 Brahman • 1/8 Bison • 1/4 Charolais • 1/16 Hereford • 1/16 Shorthorn • Composite Breed Classification

  36. Brangus • Originated in the United States • 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus • Solid black • Polled Composite Breed Classification

  37. Bramousin • Originated in the United States • Golden to red in color • 5/8 Limousin, 3/8 Brahman Composite Breed Classification

  38. Braford • Developed in Florida • 3/8 Brahman, 5/8Hereford • Red with white points Composite Breed Classification

  39. Simbrah • Originated in the United States • Brahman and Simmental breeds used • Light to dark red with some white marks Composite Breed Classification

  40. Beefmaker • Originated in the United States • 3/4 Hereford, 1/4 Simmental • Red with white points Composite Breed Classification

  41. Beefmaster • Originated in the United States • Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn • Composite Breed Classification

  42. Salorn • Developed in the United States • 5/8 Salers. 3/8 Texas Longhorn • Lean meat • Environmentally adaptable Composite Breed Classification

  43. Texon • Originated in the United States • Texas Longhorn and Devon breeds used Composite Breed Classification

  44. Santa Gertrudis *Originated at the King Ranch in Texas *Made up of Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn Breeds *Known for Heat tolerance Composite Breed Classification

  45. Review Of Beef Cattle Classification • Cattle are Classified into Two Groups • The Bos Taurus Classification includes what two Groups. • What are some Composite Breeds and what are their makeup. • What are some Breeds Attributes.

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