Cattle Class

Question 1

Hereford

Answer 1

Found the world over
Red bodied with white faces
British origin
Henry Clay imported 3 into the US in 1817
Excellent foragers, mothers, and consistent eating experience
Docile with high fertility

Question 2

Angus

Answer 2

Black bodied
Introduced into the US in 1873
Angus holds the largest pure bred beef registry in the world 
Fine marbling texture 
Polled so minimizes feedlot injuries 
The black coloration is sun block 
Docile breed; relatively hardy

Question 3

Simmental

Answer 3

Originally from Switzerland 
Many different sub species 
Originally introduced in the US in 1887, but not popular until the 60’s
Economically they are 1st
Naturally leaner and tender 
Both and beef and milker cattle

Question 4

Limousin

Answer 4

One of the oldest breeds
Southern France
Originally entered into Canada in 1968 then the US in 71
Excellent feed efficiency, adaptability and high carcass yield.
The meat is fine fibered and tender. Lean.
Very volatile, however.
Highly popular hybrid with angus