Bovine breeds

Question 1

Holstein Friesian

Answer 1

High yielding
Black and white
9000L a year
650-750

Question 2

Aberdeen angus

Answer 2

All black
Does not naturally grow a horn
Easy calving breed

Question 3

Hereford

Answer 3

Dark to light red with white face
Lack skin pigment around eyes
Susceptible to developing squamous cell carcinomas
550-650

Question 4

Highland

Answer 4

Shaggy coat
Long curving horns
Converts poor quality grazing to growth
Survive and thrive in harsh environments
Long outer coat
450kg

Question 5

Belted galloway

Answer 5

White hair belt which encircles the body and separates the coat colour which is black
No horns
Double layered hair coat
Adapted for harsh climates
450-600

Question 6

Belgium blue

Answer 6

Double muscled due to gene mutation
High level of calving assistance
700kg

Question 7

Charolais

Answer 7

All white coat
Well muscled
Large bone structure
Calf’s can weigh up to 82kg
More intensive farming
Up to 1000kg