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Mt MorrisBeef Cattle Seminar June 17, 2009

Explore the classification and identification of British, European, and composite beef cattle breeds. Learn key characteristics and benefits of various breeds, from Hereford and Angus to Limousin and Wagyu. Understand the hybrid-vigor advantages and unique traits of each breed. Discover the rich history and distinct qualities of cattle breeds such as Texas Longhorn, Murray Grey, and Jersey. Stay informed about the diverse origins, colors, and uses of these prominent beef cattle breeds.

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Mt MorrisBeef Cattle Seminar June 17, 2009

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  1. Classification and Identification of Cattle Breeds Mt MorrisBeef Cattle Seminar June 17, 2009

  2. CLASSIFICATION OF BEEF CATTLE

  3. BRITISH BREEDS OF CATTLE • Hereford Dairy Cattle • Polled Herefords Jersey • Black Angus Guernsey • Red Angus Ayrshire • Devon Milking Shorthorn • Shorthorn • Red Poll • Galloway • British Whites • Scotch Highland • Welsh Black • Wagyu

  4. EUROPEAN BREEDS OF CATTLE • Simmental Dairy • Limousin Brown Swiss • Maine-Anjou Holstein • Dutch Belted • Salers • Charolais • Piedmontese • Blonde d’Aquitaine • Belgian Blue • Chianina • Gelbvieh • MRI • Normande • Pinzqauer • Devon • South Devon • Tarentaise

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

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

  7. BOS TAURUS BEEF BREEDS BRITISH / EUROPEAN

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

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

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

  14. Murray Grey • Developed in New South Wales-Australia • Became a recognized Australian breed in 1962 • Cross of Roan Shorthorn and Angus • Known for small birth weights • Good Carcass traits • Docile Disposition • Dark pigment on head and udders

  15. Belted Galloway • Developed in the 16th century in Scotland • Know for shaggy coat-ideal for wet, cold conditions • Developed from a cross of Galloway and Dutch Belted • Have good marbling ability • Polled and refered to as “Belties”

  16. 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

  17. South Devon • High Maternal Breed • Not Related to Devon • High butterfat-4.2% • Refered to as “Gentle Giants Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

  18. Ayrshire • Origin Scotland • High butterfat and Protein • Do Well in Harse Conditions Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

  19. Guernsey • Origin Jersey Isle in English Channel • High butterfat and Protein • Used in Grazing Operations • Larger than Jersey cattle Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

  20. Jersey • Origin Jersey Isle in English Channel • High butterfat and Protein • Popular due to high components in Milk • Small Mature Size • Used in Crossbreeding • #2 Dairy Breed Bos taurus/British Breed Classification

  21. Bos Taurus • Breeds of European Origin

  22. Dutch Belted • Dual Purpose • Developed in Holland from cattle originating in Austria • Moderate Frame Size Bos Taurus/Dutch Breed Classification

  23. Holstein • #1 Dairy Breed • Developed in North Holland and Freisland • High Milk Production • Large Mature Size Bos Taurus/Dutch Breed Classification

  24. Brown Swiss • Switzerland Origin • Large Cattle Dual Purpose-Braunvieh • High Milk Components • Large Mature Size • Developed at High Altitude Bos Taurus/Swiss Breed Classification

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

  26. 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

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

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

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

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

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

  32. 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

  33. BOS INDICUS BEEF BREEDS ZEBU

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

  35. Brahman • Developed in the United States • Light gray or red to black • Known for Mothering Ability • Named after Brahman Shines in India • A mix of Nelore, Indu-Brazil, Gyr breeds • Tropically adapted-have sweat glands Bos Indicus Classification

  36. 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

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

  38. 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

  39. Composite Beef Cattle Breeds

  40. Hays Converters • Developed in Canada • Senator Harry Hays-Calgary, Alberta • 1/3 Hereford • 1/3 Holstein • 1/3 Brown Swiss • Known for growth rate, high fertility, sound udders, and high milk production • First Recognized Composite in Canada in 1975 • Composite Breed Classification

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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