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Hereford
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•Scottish ancestry
•Most recognized breed
•Known for solid black color and excellent meat quality
•Polled breed, moderate frame
Angus
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Muzzle
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•Descended from Asia
•Heat tolerant
•Increased parasite and disease tolerance
Bos Indicus
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Castrated male
Steer
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Charolais
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•Originated in England, often called Durham after the county
•Roan is most common
•Known for milk and meat
•Females are considered good mothers
Shorthorn
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Foreflank
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the process of moving a herd of cattle from one place to another, usually moved and herded by cowboys on horses.
Cattle Drive
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Mixture of colors
Roan
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Texas Longhorn
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•Originated in France
•Dual purpose breed
•Usually white/off-white
•Light color pigmentation
•Large framed, heavy muscled
Charolais
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Brisket
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An operation where calves that are grown and sold for beef
Cow-Calf Operation
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Naturally hornless
Polled
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Beefmaster
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•Developed in U.S. as a cross between the Angus and Brahman
•Registered
–5/8 Brangus, 3/8 Brahman, polled, black
•Less prominent hump than Brahman
•Combines desirable characteristics
Brangus
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Rump
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Consumer product:
–Medicines for humans
Pharmaceuticals
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A breed formed from two or more established breeds
Composite Breed
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Brahman
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•Cross between a Hereford, Shorthorn and Brahman
–¼ Hereford
–¼ Shorthorn
–½ Brahman
•No standard color, typically red or dun
•Low-set ears
Beefmaster
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Hock
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Rib
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Immature female
Heifer
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Santa Gertrudis
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Brought by Spanish 500 years ago
Mainly roan
Used for hides and rodeo
Texas Longhorn
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Pastern
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Sirloin
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Male who has not been castrated
Bull