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One of the First Continental Breeds in the US
the 3rd most popular breed by total numbers. |
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Semmental
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5th most popular breed in the US
Developed as a triple purpose breed in Europe (work, milk, meat) |
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7th most popular
Brahman X Angus cross |
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Angus
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Horned/Polled
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British Breed. Originated in England.
Black
Good meat quality/marbling
Polled
Maternal. Very fertile
Easy calving |
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Hereford:
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British breed. Originated in England
Red w/ White extremities
Both, horned and polled association joined in 1995
Do NOT marble well, bad yeild grade
Good libido in bulls, high fertility in cows |
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Shorthorn
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British breed, Originated in England
Red, Roan, or white
Both
Poor cutability due to light muscling
Easy calving |
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Charolais:
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Exotic breed. Originiated in France
Cream to White
Both
Heavy muscling and desirable yeild grades
Low fertility and milk production needs improvement
***First exotic introduced to the US |
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