Breeds of Cattle Flashcards
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- predominantly black in color
- smooth hair coat
- predominantly polled
- alert and vigorous breed
- produce a carcass of high quality, well-marbled meat
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ANGUS
2
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Origin of Angus
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SCOTLAND
3
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- same as black angus
- color is red due to a recessive gene
- black is the dominant gene
- tolerates warmer climates than the black Angus
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RED ANGUS
4
Q
- possess white faces with red bodies
- belly, legs and switch are white
- horned breeds
- docile personality
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HEREFORD
5
Q
Carry the recessive trait for being polled (hornless)
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POLLED HEREFORDS
6
Q
Origin of Hereford
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ENGLAND
7
Q
Developed from Bos indicus imported from India
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BRAHMAN
8
Q
- light gray to red to almost black in color
- common color: medium gray
- hump on shoulder
- drooping ears
- resistant to certain diseases and insects
- gains rapidly and produce quality carcass
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BRAHMAN
9
Q
Origin of Brahman
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
10
Q
A product of crossbreeding the Brahman and the Shorthorn cattle in the early 20th century
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SANTA GERTRUDIS
11
Q
Name of the first Santa Gertrudis
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MONKEY
12
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- mostly possess horns
- loose hides with folds of skin on the neck and sheath or navel flap
- produce desirable carcass quality with little waste fat
- resistant to certain diseases
- insect resistant
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SANTA GERTRUDIS
13
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Origin of Santa Gertrudis
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TEXAS, USA
14
Q
4 strains of Wagyu
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- KUROGE WASHU
- AKAGE WASHU
- NIHON TANKAKU WASHU
- MUKAKU WASHU
15
Q
Origin of Wagyu
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JAPAN
16
Q
- heaviest milking among the Zebu breed
- tick and parasite resistant
- heat tolerant
- long living animal
- good temperament
- lean meat with even fat covering
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SAHIWAL
17
Q
- in India and Pakistan, they are used as source of milk
- in Australia, they are used as source of beef
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SAHIWAL
18
Q
Origin of Sahiwal
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PUNJAB REGIAN in INDIA
19
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- cherry red, mahogany, brown or white
- white color may be mixed with any of the colors mentioned
- udders are well-balanced
- 3rd in rank in terms of average milk production
- horned ayrshire are curved up and out
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AYRSHIRE
20
Q
Origin of Ayrshire
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SCOTLAND
21
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One of the oldest dairy breed
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BROWN SWISS
22
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- solid brown color ranging from light to dark
- nose and tongue are black
- horns are inclined forward and slightly upward
- large-framed bodies
- docile temperament
- high heat tolerance
- 2nd among the average milk production
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BROWN SWISS
23
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Origin of Brown Swiss
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SWITZERLAND
24
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- developed by monks 1000 years ago
- fawn with white markings
- there may be black or brindle, often times these colors are rejected
- yellow skin
- muzzle is clear or buff in color
- horns curve outward and to the front
- early maturing breed
- rank 4th in the average milk production
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GUERNSEY
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Origin of Guernsey
ISLE OF GUERNSEY, UNITED KINGDOM
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Longest life-span among dairy breeds
BROWN SWISS
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Produces golden-colored milk
GUERNSEY
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- anxious cows
- mean bulls
- cream to light fawn to almost black
- switch may be black or white
- lowest average milk production
- highest average milk fat percentage at 5.4%
JERSEY
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- smallest of the dairy breeds
| - allergic to their own milk
JERSEY
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Origin of Jersey
ISLE OF JERSEY, UNITED KINGDOM
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- mostly black and white
- a recessive gene occasionally causes a red and white coloration to appear
- switch is white
- cows have large udder
- cows are generally quiet
- bulls are mean and dangerous
HOLSTEIN or HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
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- highest average milk production
| - largest of the dairy breeds
HOLSTEIN or HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
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Origin of HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
NETHERLANDS
