Bovine
Known for high-quality, well-marbled beef and strong consumer demand.
Angus
Originated in New Zealand; developed by the Māori people in the 1800s.
Kunekune
Group of animals within a species defined by a set of distinguishable traits
Breed
Known for large size, fast growth rates, and strong muscling.
Charolais
Which breed has a white hid & floppy ears
Chester white
Also known as hybrid vigor, the crossing of two breeds with the offspring exhibiting breed traits that are superior
Heterosis
Hardy, adaptable to many climates, and known for calm temperament.
Herford
Originated in Ohio in the early 1800s.
Poland China
line breeding
Line Breeding
Due to their extreme muscling and large calf size, many Belgian Blue cows cannot give birth naturally and often require a C-section (cesarean section) for delivery.
Belgian Blue
Known for being white in color, large-framed, and excellent mothers with large litters.
Yorkshire
Written record of the “family tree” for a particular animal
Pedigree
Originated in England in the late 1700s; brought to the United States in 1783.
Shorthorn
What breed of big has a giant white belt going around the barrel of its body?
Hampshire
Low Heritability Traits
traits that respond slowly to selection because variation