Cattle Family
A mature intact male bovine is a _____.
Bull
Dual purpose breeds provide _____ and ____.
Milk and meat
Name the most popular cattle breed in America and what colors they are.
Angus - black and red
Most popular dairy breed in America! They are black and white or white and black. They produce more milk than any other breed.
Holstein
Originating in Switzerland, this breed was a tri-purpose breed. When arriving in the U.S. it was red or yellow and white. It is now solid black or red, often times with a wide white stripe in its face.
Simmental
A female bovine that has not had a calf is a ____.
Heifer
Tri-purpose cattle breeds are used for what three things?
Meat, milk and draft
These cattle are decended from Spanish cattle, can survive in harsh conditions and have long horns.
Texas Longhorn or Longhorn
This breed comes from Mexico and are known as "Sport Cattle" used in rodeos.
Corriente
Name the breed that reminds us of a cookie.
Belted Galloway
Bovine offspring is a _____.
Calf
Domestic cattle of British or European descent that do well in cooler climates are known as ____ _____.
Bos Taurus
This breed has influenced 45 other breeds, both dairy and beef types.
Shorthorn
There are two types of this breed. They are red with white faces, legs, bellies, switches and necks. Name both types.
Horned Hereford and Polled Hereford.
Name the breed that has huge, hollow horns and is popular in Africa.
Watusi
A mature female bovine is a _____.
Cow
Cattle have four compartments to their stomachs, therefore they are _____.
Ruminants
This breed originated in West Germany. It is reddish gold to russet in color.
Gelbvieh
Native to France, known for tremendous muscle, leanness and calving ease. They are red in color.
Limousin
The smallest of all dairy breeds, it is known for its milk and butterfat production. It has "deer eyes."
Jersey
A castrated male bovine is a _____.
Steer
____ ____ cattle originated in Asia and India and are better adapted to warm/hot weather.
Bos Indicus
Big ears, loose skin, big hump and can tolerate insects and a hot climate.
Brahman
This breed comes from Italy and is recognized as one of the oldest breeds. They are BIG! White in color except for three parts of their body. Once used as a draft animal.
Chianina
Name the two breeds that were developed in Texas.