Beef Breeds
Cross between Brahman and Angus
Brangus
Known for outstanding milk production. Black and white or red and white. > 23,000 lbs of milk.
Holstein
Name of a group of cattle
Herd
Best for the smallest of dairies
tie-stall
What are the two types of branding
Hot and Freeze
Originated in U.S. from humped cattle. Come in many different colors. Resistant to parasites.
Brahman
From the Isle of Guernsey. Milk high in beta-carotene.
Guernsey
How long is the gestation period of cattle.
Best for the largest dairies
Rotary
Which type of brand is most destructive to the hide?
Dual purpose breed. Red, white, red and white, or roan.
Shorthorn
Brown Swiss
Scientific name for cattle
Bovine
Parlor type is based on what, mostly?
Herd size
Which type is the least expensive
Hot
White to light straw in color. Known for heavy muscling.
Charolais
Dual purpose breed. Red, white, red and white, or roan.
Mature Male Cattle
Bull
What is the fourth type of parlor: Tie-stall, parallel, rotary.
herringbone
What is a reason to use freeze over hot?
appearance
Originated in England. Red bodies, white belly, face, legs, and switch.
Hereford
Produce more than 16,000 lbs of milk. Known for funny horns.
Aryshire
First drink of milk
Colostrum
What is the purpose of branding?
Identification