Breeds Of Beef Cattle

Question 0

Began in the US in 1945. Herds developed by crossing red with red from black angus. Similar to black angus except for the color red.

Answer 0

Red Angus

Question 1

Prureberd came from Scotland. They are solid black and they are smaller, smaller neck an ears than a Brangus.

Answer 1

Angus

Question 2

Purebred came from France. The color is white and creamy, but he skin carries appreciable pigmentation.

Answer 2

Charolais

Question 3

Crossbred. 3/8 Brahman, and 5/8 angus. Color- solid black an polled, the neck is thicker, and the ears are bigger than an angus.

Answer 3

Brangus

Question 4

Crossbred. 3/8 Brahman, and 5/8 Hereford. Some have horns.

Answer 4

Braford

Question 5

Crossbred. About 25% shorthorn, 25% Hereford, and 50% Brahman. Began in Texas in 1931. They are variety of colors, red and duns are most common. Some are horned and some are polled.

Answer 5

Beefmaster

Question 6

Purebred. Came from India. They are light colored grey, white or almost black, and could be red. Darker around the shoulders, hip and thigh. Mature bulls are usually darker than cows.

Answer 6

Brahman

Question 7

Developed in Texas in 1946. Bred with a purebred angus and Brahman. Red in color. Mostly polled.

Answer 7

Red Brangus

Question 8

Purebred. Came from England. Red body with white face in color.

Answer 8

Hereford

Question 9

Purebred. Originated in Iowa in 1901. Same traits as Herefords except for their horns. (No horns)

Answer 9

Polled Hereford

Question 10

It’s an old breed. Originated in Switzerland. They have white to light straw faces with red to dark red, spotted bodies. They are horned breed with medium sized horns.

Answer 10

Simmental