Beef
British breed with highest number of registrations in the US. Noted for mothering ability and carcass marbling
Angus
Although not a popular breed in the US, this breed is unique because the fleece of is carried in heavy locks that are often twisted into a spiral near the end
Lincoln
High growth breed originally from France known for muscle and cutability.
Charolais
Known as a maternal breed with high conception rates, developed in PA.
Chester White
Originated in Australia/New Zealand, primarily used for fiber and cashmere production. Small to medium sized and varied in color.
American Cashmere
From Scotland. Considered maternal with good terminal‐related performance.
Red Angus
This breed originated as the result of crossing Cotswold and Hampshire and produces the heaviest fleece of any of the Down breeds.
Oxford
Developed in Germany, originally considered a dual-purpose breed. Has good carcass cutability and relatively early puberty.
Gelbvieh
Originally from England noted for pork quality, tenderness and marbling.
Berkshire
A prominent strong head with brown eyes and a gentle appearance. Nose with a gentle curve, wide nostrils, and well‐formed mouth with well‐opposed jaws. Body should be boldly three dimensional: long, deep, wide
Boer
Originated in England, with three distinct color patterns, considered a maternal breed.
Shorthorn
This breed is early maturing with good lambing ability and average milk production. They excel in a crossbreeding program in their ability to produce meaty lamb carcasses at light weights and hot‐house lambs.
Southdown
Developed in France by crossing the Durham and the Mancelle breeds. Has good muscling.
Maine‐ Anjou
Lean, heavy muscled, black breed with six white points and droopy ears from Ohio.
Poland China
Myotonic, their muscles become extremely stiff when they are frightened. This hereditary condition makes the goat very muscular.
Tennesee Wooden Leg
Due to its natural selection and adaptation, this breed is considered to be a survival of the fittest breed. Known for being hardy, aggressive and adaptable.
Texas Longhorn
This is a medium sized meat type breed that is also known for their disease resistance and their ability to remain productive on marginal land.
Tunis
Originally developed as a dual‐purpose breed in England that would possess moderate size, would fatten quickly and also produce a good milk supply.
Red poll
Has erect ears, known as the “mother breed”.
Yorkshire
Originally exported from Africa to zoos in Sweden and Germany where they were on display as exotic animals.
Pygmy
Large frame US breed, developed from Lincolns and Rambouillets
Columbia
Very fine fleece breed with heavy wool production from Spain
Merino
Originally developed in Switzerland for meat, milk and draft. Now noted for high growth rate, milking ability, and carcass cutability.
Simmental
Black and white, developed in US, noted for rapid growth and as aggressive breeders
Spot
Known for hardiness and ability to achieve substantial weight gains when under natural conditions without supplementary feeding. Large framed, generally white with a coat that ranges from slick in summer to flowing hair when run in mountain country in winter.
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