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Animal Breeds . by: Melissa M. Fowler. Sheep Breeds. Dorset. Originated is England Merino and the Horned Sheep of Wales were used Mature rams weigh 225-275 lbs. Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/. Suffolk. Originated in England
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Animal Breeds by: Melissa M. Fowler
Dorset • Originated is England • Merino and the Horned Sheep of Wales were used • Mature rams weigh 225-275 lbs. • Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Suffolk • Originated in England • Southdown and Norfolk horned breeds used • Mature rams weigh 250-350 lbs. • Mature ewes weigh 180-250 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Cheviot • Originated on the border of England and Scotland • Bred for quality wool and some meat production • Mature rams weigh 160-200 lbs. • Mature ewes weigh 120-160 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Rambouillet • Originated with Spanish Merino flocks in the US • Mature rams weigh 250-300 lbs. • Mature ewes weigh 150-200 lbs. • Mature sheep have an 8-18 lb. fleece Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Hampshire • Originated in England • Mainly used for meat production • Mature rams weigh 275 lbs. or more • Mature ewes weigh 200 lbs. or more Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Holstein • Originated in Switzerland • Black and white or red and white • Mature cattle weigh about 1500 lbs. • Av. milk production is 17,408 lbs. per yr. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Jersey • Originated on an island near France • One of the oldest dairy breeds • Mature cows weigh about 900 lbs. • Mature bulls weigh 1200-1800 lbs. • Average milk prod. is 11,700 lbs. per yr. • Light brown with black points Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Guernsey • Originated on an island near France • Known for high butterfat, high protein milk • Average milk prod. is 14,667 lbs. per yr. • Light red with white body marks Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Brown Swiss • Originated in Switzerland • Light to dark brown Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Ayrshire • Originated in Scotland • Red and white only recognized color • Mature cattle weigh over 1200 lbs. • Average milk prod. is 12,000 lbs. per yr. • Top producers can top over 20,000 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Black Angus • Native to Angus (near Scotland) • Most popular beef breed in the US • Always black in color • Can produce Red Angus Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Red Angus • Originated in the British Isles • Same as Black Angus • Barred from Angus herdbook • Recognized as separate breed Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Polled Hereford • Originated in the United States • Red with white points • Bred to be polled Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Limousin • Native to South-Central France • Golden-red to red-brown in color Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Texas Longhorn • Originated in the United States • Various colors • Almost went extinct Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Arabian • Used to improve European saddle horses • Fine bone • Dished face with large nostrils • Average 14.2-15.2 hands high • Average 800-1000 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Appaloosa • Developed in US by Native Americans • Originally called Palouse horse • Named changed to Appaloosa by white settlers Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Quarter Horse • Developed in Southwestern United States • Named for their great speed at a 1/4 mile race • Used by the cattleman of the Southwest • Today they are used in all sorts of events Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Morgan • Developed in Massachusetts • Average 14.2-15.2 hands • Coats are usually dark • Very well muscled, strong work horses Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Paint • Developed in the United States • Descendants of North African & Asian horses • Known for athletic ability • Must have Quarter Horse in the lineage
Thoroughbred • Developed in England • Known for its speed over extended distance • Average height is just over 16 hands • Traveling speeds average 35-40 mph Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Belgian • Native to Belgium • Used as ancient war horses • Used for pulling competitions • Also popular logging horses Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Clydesdale • Founded in Scotland • Bred for farm and coal mine work • 16.2-18 hands high • 1600-2200 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
Percheron • Exact origin unknown • Average 15-16.3 hands high • Used to move freight in cities • Also used for farm work Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/
For more information on the animal breeds visit:http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/