Continental Beef Breeds Flashcards
Where is the Charolais from?
France
What color(s) does the Charolais come in?
Cream/white
What is the horn situation for Charolais?
Horned or polled but most are naturally horned
What are some positive attributes of the Charolais?
-High feed efficiency
-Produce heavy muscle
-Produce a good quality carcass
-Good milkers
-Raise heavy calves
Where is the Limousin from?
France
What color(s) does the Limousin come in?
-Red to gold with a light tan muzzle, underline, and legs
-Lighter color around the eyes
What is the horn situation for the Limousin?
-Horned
-Horns spread horizontally, then forward, then upward
What are some positive attributes of the Limousin?
-Very muscular
-Lean carcass
-Sturdy, healthy, adaptable breed
Where is the Simmental from?
Simmen Valley of Switzerland
What color(s) does the Simmental come in?
-Variable
-Usually fawn to dark red with white markings
What is the horn situation for the Simmental?
Horned or polled
What are some positive attributes of the Simmental?
-Large bodied
-Rapid growth rate
-Good feed conversion
-Very muscular without excess fat
-Good carcass quality
Continental breeds are __ at maturity
Larger and heavier
Continental breeds have __
More lean muscle
Continental breeds mature __
Late
