Cow Breeds

Question 1

Beef
Originated in Scotland
Black, naturally polled
Largest number of animal registrations in the US

Answer 1

Angus

Question 2

Dairy 
Originated in Scotland 
Medium sized breed 
Medium to dark red and white in color 
Average lactation 305 days of 14,534 pounds of milk

Answer 2

Ayrshire

Question 3

Beef
Developed in the US
50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn, 25% Hereford
No set color pattern

Answer 3

Beefmaster

Question 4

Beef
Distinctive white belt that often varies somewhat in width and regularity, but covers most of the body from the shoulders to the hooks
Black coat with white contrast, which may turn brownish in the summer

Answer 4

Belted Galloway

Question 5

Beef
3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford
Superior maternal ability
Red like a Hereford with white underbelly head and feet

Answer 5

Branford

Question 6

Beef
Originated in India
Red and Gray strands
Noted for heat tolerance, disease and insect resistance and crossing ability

Answer 6

Brahman

Question 7

Beef
Developed in the US
5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman
Black and naturally polled

Answer 7

Black Brangus

Question 8

Dairy 
Originated in Switzerland 
Large docile breed 
Hair is brown of various shades 
Average lactation of 16,135 pounds of milk

Answer 8

Brown Swiss

Question 9

Beef
Originated in France 
White, Off white to cream coloration 
Produce lean, muscular carcasses 
Below average maternally

Answer 9

Charolais

Question 10

Beef and Dairy 
Originated in Germany 
Reddish gold to russet colored hair 
Resulted from government controlled breeding program 
Dual purpose breed

Answer 10

Gelbvieh

Question 11

Dairy
Medium sized
Known for gentle nature
Various shades of fawn with white markings and switch
Originated on the Isle of Guernsey
Average lactation 305 days of 13,109 pounds of milk

Answer 11

Guernsey

Question 12

Beef
Originated in England
Red and white, also white on underline, legs, switch and face
Found in all 50 states

Answer 12

Hereford

Question 13

Dairy
Originated in the Netherlands
Dominant breed of dairy cattle
Black and white color pattern (red and white exist)
Average lactation 305 days of 20,121 pounds of milk

Answer 13

Holstein

Question 14

Dairy
Small, refined animal of unsurpassed femininity
Vary from light to dark fawn with darker shading around the head and lower legs
Average milk yield of 13,358
Originated on the Isle of Jersey

Answer 14

Jersey

Question 15

Beef
Originated in France
Reddish gold in color, can be black
Fastest growing breed in the country

Answer 15

Limousin

Question 16

Beef
Originated in France
Deep red in color with white underline and patches can also be black
Largest continental breed in terms of weight

Answer 16

Maine Anjou

Question 17

Beef
US Breed
Naturally without horns
Looks the same as Hereford

Answer 17

Polled Hereford

Question 18

Beef
Developed from a recessive gene found in black Angus cattle
Red and Naturally polled

Answer 18

Red Angus

Question 19

Beef 
Developed in the US 
5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman 
Dark red 
Can be horned or polled

Answer 19

Santa Gertrudis

Question 20

Beef and Dairy
Originated in England
3 main colors : Red, white, roan
Used for milk and meat - mainly meat

Answer 20

Shorthorn

Question 21

Dairy
Originated in Switzerland
Range in color from straw colored through light red and dark red, also black

Answer 21

Simmental

Question 22

Beef / Ornamental
Developed in Texas, of Spanish origin
Long, distinctive horns, many colors including speckled and spotted

Answer 22

Texas Longhorn