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Classification and Identification
of Beef Cattle Breeds
Agri Sci 102 Presentation
Review On Anatomy
 We learned the terms Dorsal, Ventral, Medial,
Lateral,
Anterior, and Posterior.
 We learned the Differences in Skeletal Structure between,
Cattle and Swine.
What else did we learn about Anatomy Yesterday.
OBJECTIVES
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To be able to Classify Beef Cattle Breeds into Bos Taurus or
Bos Indicus .
To be able to Classify Beef Cattle Breeds into British,
European.
To be able to Determine or Give the Make up of Certain
Composite Breeds.
To Give the Attributes of Specific Breeds.
Classification Why do we Need It
 We classify everything. Example Automobiles
 We Break them down into Cars and Trucks, How
can we break them down even further.
Classification Of Automobiles
Automobiles
Cars
American Made
Suv's
Imorts
Trucks
CLASSIFICATION OF BEEF CATTLE
Beef Cattle
BOS TAURUS
British
EUROPEAN
BOS TAURUS / INDICUS
BOS INDICUS
F1 Cross
ZEBU
BRITISH BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE
 Hereford
 Polled Herefords
 Black Angus
 Red Angus
 Devon
 Shorthorn
 Red Poll
EUROPEAN BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE
 Simmental
 Limousin
 Maine-Anjou
 Salers
 Charolais
 Piedmontese
 Blonde d’Aquitaine
ZEBU BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE
 Grey Brahman
 Nelore
 Indo Brazilian
 Red Brahman
 Africander
COMPOSITE BREEDS OF CATTLE
 Brangus
(RED & BLACK)
 Beefmasters
Beefmaker
 Simbrah
Braford
 Bramousin
Santa Gertrudis
 American
7 Way Composite
 Salorn
HYBRID-VIGOR BENEFITS
 More Climate variable
 Increased Growth Rate
 Increased Vigor and Fertility
BOS TAURUS BEEF BREEDS
BRITISH / EUROPEAN
Hereford
• Originated in England
• Red with white points
• Horned usually
• Known for pink eye
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Red Angus
• Originated in the British Isles
• Same as Black Angus
• Barred from Angus herdbook
• Recognized as separate breed
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Black Angus
• Native to Angus (near Scotland)
• Most popular beef breed in the US
• Always black in color
• Can produce Red Angus
• Known for Marbling Ability
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Texas Longhorn
• Originated in the United States
• Various colors
• Almost went extinct
• Known for Low Birth Weights
and Calving ease for Heifers
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Red Poll
• Developed in England
• Primarily used for meat in US
• Milk production in other countries
• Dark red and polled
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Shorthorn
• Originated in England
• White to red in color
• Roane Color, very popular for
show heifers.
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Devon
• Originated in England
• Also called North Devon
• One of the oldest beef breeds
• At one time used for milk
• Mature cows weigh 950-1300 lbs.
Bos Taurus / British Breed
Classification
Limousin
• Native to South-Central France
• Golden-red to red-brown in color
Bos Taurus European
Breed Classification
Simmental
• First recorded in Switzerland
• Large body mass
• Light red to dark red with white points
• Known for Maternal Characteristics
Bos Taurus / European Breed
Classification
Wagyu
• All Japanese cattle
• Various colors
• Consists of many Japanese breeds
• Known for Marbling in the Meat
Bos Taurus / European
Breed Classification
Piedmontese
• Originated in Italy
• Double muscled breed
• Light to dark gray in color
Bos Taurus / European
Breed Classification
Blonde d’Aquitaine
• Originated in France
• Blonde color
• Known for Heavy Muscle
Bos Taurus / European
Breed Classification
Salers
• Native to France
• Milk production important in Europe
• Rod to brown in color
•Known for some Carcass Merit
Bos Taurus / European
Breed Classification
Tarentaise
• Originated in France
• Used for milk in Europe
• Red color
Bos Taurus / European Breed
Classification
Maine-Anjou
• Originated in France
• Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs.
• Mature cows weigh 1500-1900 lbs.
• Dark red with white markings
Bos Taurus / European
Breed Classification
BOS INDICUS BEEF BREEDS
ZEBU
Red Brahman
• Heat and Insect
Resistant
• Mothering Ability
Bos Indicus Classification
Brahman
• Developed in the United States
• Breeds from India used
• Light gray or red to black
• Known for Mothering Ability
Bos Indicus Classification
Nelore
•Known form having smaller
ears and cleaner lines than
other zebu breeds.
•Biggest populations in
South America.
•Heat and Insect tolerant
Bos Indicus Classification
Indo Brazilian
• Known for Large Ears
• Heaviest Populations in
South America
• High in Maternal Attributes
Bos Indicus Classification
Africander
• Native to South Africa
• Usually red with long horns
• Used for meat and as a draft animal
• Mature cows weigh 1150-1350 lbs.
• Mature bulls weigh 1650-2200 lbs.
Bos Indicus Classification
Composite Beef Cattle Breeds
American
• Developed in New Mexico
• Official breed conformation• 1/2 Brahman
• 1/8 Bison
• 1/4 Charolais
• 1/16 Hereford
• 1/16 Shorthorn
• Composite Breed Classification
Brangus
• Originated in the United States
• 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus
•Solid black
• Polled
Composite Breed Classification
Bramousin
• Originated in the United States
• Golden to red in color
• 5/8 Limousin, 3/8 Brahman
Composite Breed
Classification
Braford
• Developed in Florida
• 3/8 Brahman, 5/8Hereford
•Red with white points
Composite Breed Classification
Simbrah
• Originated in the United States
• Brahman and Simmental breeds used
• Light to dark red with some white marks
Composite Breed
Classification
Beefmaker
• Originated in the United States
• 3/4 Hereford, 1/4 Simmental
• Red with white points
Composite Breed Classification
Beefmaster
• Originated in the United States
• Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn
• Composite Breed Classification
Salorn
• Developed in the United States
• 5/8 Salers. 3/8 Texas Longhorn
• Lean meat
• Environmentally adaptable
Composite Breed Classification
Texon
• Originated in the United States
• Texas Longhorn and Devon breeds used
Composite Breed Classification
Santa Gertrudis
*Originated at the King
Ranch in Texas
*Made up of Brahman,
Hereford, and Shorthorn
Breeds
*Known for Heat tolerance
Composite Breed Classification
Review Of Beef Cattle Classification
 Cattle are Classified into Two Groups
 The Bos Taurus Classification includes what two
Groups.
 What are some Composite Breeds and what are
their makeup.
 What are some Breeds Attributes.
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