Breeds of Beef Cattle 2

Question 1

Chianina (Italy)

Answer 1

One of the world’s oldest breeds

Question 2

Characteristics of Chianina (Italy) coat

Answer 2

Originally had short, straight off-white hair coat with black skin pigmentation; prominent color today is black hair coat and black skin pigmentation

Question 3

What kind of frame does Chianina (Italy) have?

Answer 3

Extremely large framed, late maturing breed that is fast growing

Question 4

Impact of Chianina (Italy) on industry

Answer 4

Has a tremendous impact on the “show steer” industry in U.S.

Question 5

What type of Chianina meat is produced?

Answer 5

Produce lean muscular carcasses, marbling is typically problematic

Question 6

What are Chianina’s maternal characterics?

Answer 6

Below average maternal characteristics

Question 7

Limousin (France) - Coat Appearance

Answer 7

Originally reddish gold in color with pink nose pigmentation and horns; Black coat with black pigmentation and Polled are acceptable within breed standards today

Question 8

Size of Limousin (France)

Answer 8

Moderate size that will finish at less (<) than 200 pounds

Question 9

What type of meat does Limousin produce?

Answer 9

Produce extremely lean, muscular carcasses but difficult to grade choice

Question 10

Maternal characteristics of Limousin

Answer 10

Below average maternally, somewhat lacking in milk production

Question 11

What are the Bos Indicus Breeds

Answer 11

Brahman (India)
Brangus (U.S.)
Santa Gertrudis (U.S.)
Beefmaster (U.S.)

Question 12

American Braham is a cross of _______ Indian breeds.

Answer 12

three

Question 13

Coat of Brahman

Answer 13

Both red and gray strains of Brahmans exist, both have black pigmentation, horned

Question 14

Characteristics of Brahman

Answer 14

Noted for heat tolerance, disease and insect resistance and crossing ability

Question 15

Beef and Mating details of Brahman

Answer 15

Poor marbling, and slow sexual maturity if offset by their ability to thrive in hot, humid environments in the Southern U.S.

Question 16

What are the composites of Brahman?

Answer 16

Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, Beefmaster, Braford, Simbrah

Question 17

Brangus fraction’s

Answer 17

5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman, black and naturally polled

Question 18

Mating and maternal details of Brangus

Answer 18

Excellent mothering ability, moderate size, early sexual maturing, heat tolerance and forage ability result from the two parent cross

Question 19

What type of carcass does Brangus produce

Answer 19

Intermediate in carcass merit between the two parent breeds

Question 20

What is the most “widespread” composite breed in the U.S.?

Answer 20

Brangus

Question 21

What are the fractions of the Santa Gertrudis?

Answer 21

5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman, dark red, both Polled and horned

Question 22

What is the origin of Santa Gertrudis?

Answer 22

Developed on the King Ranch in Kingsville, Tx by founder Robert J. Kleberg

Question 23

Unique fact of Santa Gertrudis

Answer 23

1) the Breed traces back to single sire
2) Composite breed

Question 24

Maternal characteristics of Santa Gertrudis

Answer 24

Noted for maternal ability, productivity under hot, adverse conditions, and overall hardness

Question 25

What are the composites of the SANTA Cruz

Answer 25

50% Santa Gertrude, 25% Gelbvieh, 25% Red Angus

Question 26

What is the origin of the Beefmaster?

Answer 26

Developed by Tom Lasater in the 1930s in Falfurias, Texas

Question 27

What is the composite of the Beefmaster?

Answer 27

About 50% Brahman, 25% Shortman and 25% Hereford, composite breed

Question 28

What “6 Essentials” helped develop the Beefmaster as described by Lasater?

Answer 28

Weight, conformation, fertility, hardiness, disposition, and milking ability

Question 29

What is the Beefmaster noted for?

Answer 29

Noted for longevity, hardiness, rapid growth, and maternal ability