Cattle
Developed in Switzerland, noted for high growth rate, milking ability, and carcass cutability
Simmental
English, white face, meat breed known for out of season breeding
Dorset
called Tennessee Fainting goats, indigenous to the U.S.
Myotonic
Known as the "Mother Breed," typically long bodied and sound with erect ears
Yorkshire
Cattle Breed: Easily identified by their distinctive red body and white face, hardy, calm, and produce lean meat
Hereford
Large framed, developed in Italy as dual purpose for beef and draft
Chianina
Large framed U.S. breed developed from Lincoln and Rambouillet
Columbia
South African, large, muscular, fast growing
Boer
noted for large litters with large droopy ears, generally refined in bone
Landrace
A French breed that is a descendant of the Merino, known for its fine wool and good maternal qualities
Rambouillet
High growth breed originally from France, known for cutability
Charolais
small framed, early maturing meat breed developed in England
Southdown
New Zealand, hardy, disease-resistant
Kiko
known as a maternal breed with high conception rates, developed in PA
Chester White
An Italian breed recognized for its lean meat with high tenderness and a genetic trait for enhanced muscle growth.
Piedmontese
British breed with most registrations in U.S., noted for mothering ability and carcass marbling
Angus
large framed English meat breed with black face and wool cap
Hampshire
American, adaptable, good for clearing brush
Spanish
noted for high growth rate, durability, and leanness; developed in New Jersey and New York
Duroc
A fast-growing Dutch breed prized for its lean, flavorful meat
Texel
medium size, originates in Australia, introduced to US around 1972, good temperament
Murray Grey
Columbia/Cheviot cross, medium size, developed in U.S., strong maternal traits, rapid growth
Montadale
South African, heat-tolerant, similar to Boer but red
Kalahari Red
Originates in England, mothering ability longevity in sows, minimal back fat, large loin eyes
Large White
A hardy, fast-growing hair sheep from South Africa that sheds its coat and is raised primarily for meat
Dorper