Dairy
Which dairy cattle breed produces the least amount of milk per lactation?
Jersey
Where do Angus originate from?
Scotland
Why are Brahman cattle not eaten or sold in India?
they are considered sacred in the Hindu faith
What are breeds from Italy or France called?
continental breeds
What percent of breeds make up the composite breed known as the Beefmaster breed?
50 percent Brahman
25 percent Hereford
25 percent Milking Shorthorn
Describe the physical characteristics of the Milking Shorthorn?
medium frame, colors range from solid red or white to roan patterns.
Are Belted Galloways polled or horned?
polled
Where are Africander cattle from?
South Africa
Where did the Braunvieh breed originate from?
Switzerland
What two breeds were crossbred to create the Brangus?
Brahman Cattle and Angus cattle
Where are Ayrshire cattle from?
Scotland
Which breed was first imported to the US in 1817 by Henry Clay of Kentucky?
Hereford
What does Bos Indicus mean?
Cattle that originate from India.
Describe the physical traits of a Charolais
large frame
solid white with pink points
naturally polled
Where did Santa Gertrudis originate from?
King Ranch, Texas
Which dairy breed is from Switzerland?
Brown Swiss
Which breed has a double coat of long hair, with fringe appearing to cover the eyes?
Highland
True or False? Wagyu cattle are only solid red in color.
false
How do you pronounce Chianina
key uh nee nuh
Are Simbrahs an original breed or a crossbreed?
Crossbreed
Describe the physical characteristics of the Milking Shorthorn
medium frame, colors range from solid red or white to roan patterns.
Which British breed is related to the Milking Shorthorn?
Shorthorn
What direction do the horns of the Watusi grow?
curve upward
Where did the Maine Anjou originate from?
France
Describe the physical traits of the Texas Longhorn breed.
medium frame
variety of colors and patterns
distinctive long, lateral horns