Colors
What is the colors of Angus
Solid black (may have a little
white on the udder).
What are the traits of the Angus
Excellent meat
quality (nicely marbled), calving
ease, and hardy.
Aberdeen and Angus
Counties of Scotland.
What are the colors of the Brahman
Vary in color from very light
grey or red to almost black.
What are traits of the Brahman
Heat tolerance,
insect and parasite resistance,
hardiness, and maternal instincts.
What is the origin of the Brahman
Developed in U.S. from Bos
indicus cattle from India.
what are the colors of the Brangus
What are some traits of the Brangus
Disease resistance,
heat resistance, hardiness, and
maternal instincts.
What is the origin of the Brangus
Developed in U.S. (primarily at
USDA Experiment Station in
Jeanerette, Louisiana). Genetics are
3⁄8 Brahman and 5⁄8 Angus.
What are the colors of the Charolais
White to Cream
What are traits of the Charolais
Heavily muscled,
excellent growth rate, good feed
conversion, and late maturity.
What is the origin of the Charolais
Charolles, France.
What are the colors of the Chianina
White to steel gray. Breeders
have recently selected for solid
black coloring.
What are traits of the Chianina
Well defined
muscling and good growth rate.
What is the origin of the Chianina
Italy.