Breeds Of Cattle

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Objectives

Identify and recognize the major breeds of cattle used in the United States today.

Group 1: English Breeds

Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn

Characteristics Moderate framed Early maturing Good mothers Easy fleshing High carcass quality Majority of US registration numbers

Angus/Red Angus

Origin: ScotlandPolled

Black/Red

First brought to the US in 1873 by George Grant

Banned from the Angus herd book in 1917 created the Red Angus

Association of America in 1954

American Angus AssociationSt. Joseph, Missouri

Red Angus Association of AmericaDenton, Texas

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Six Mile Red Angus

Hereford/Polled Hereford

Origin: EnglandHorned/Polled

Red white face, brisket, underline, feather, switch.

May or may not on feet

First imported in 1817 to Henry Clay of Kentucky however first breeding herd was established in 1840 in Albany New York

American Hereford Association established in 1881

Polled Hereford registry is combined with the AHA in Kansas City Missouri

American Polled Hereford Cattle Club established in 1901 by Warren

Gammon after he lead an expensive search to find all the Polled Herefords

in the US at the time

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Shorthorn

Origin: EnglandHorned/Polled

Red/Roan/White

Both beef producing and Milking Shorthorns present

day

First imported to the US in 1783 American Shorthorn Association established

in 1872

First purebred cattle used to improve the Texas Longhorn with great

success thus leading to heavy importation

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Group 2: Continental Breeds

Charolais, Chianina, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental

Characteristics Heavy muscled Large framed Late maturing High growth rates Low yield grades More so used as terminal sires Milk depends upon the breed

Charolais

Origin: FranceHorned/Polled

White with tan skin

First imported in North America in 1937 by Jean Pugibet in Mexico. In the late

1930 made their in to the US from Pugibet’s herd.

Few years later foot and mouth in Mexico slowed the importation of the

breed. This forced the breed to start a breeding up program in which an animal

could be bred up to 31/32 and for all intents and purposes was considered a

purebred. In 1957 the American and International Associations merged into the current

American and International Charolais Association. By 1964 all the Charolais based registries consolidated into one breed registry .

The AICA is located in Kansas City, Missouri

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Chianina

Origin: ItalyHorned/Polled

Gray with black pigment

First introduction of the breed was through imported semen.

In 1973 the first Chis were imported into the US through Canada.

The American Chianina Association was formed in June

1972. The association is located in Platte City, Missouri.

The Chianina also crosses very well and has led to many

composite breeds. The first of which was the Chiangus which

began in 1976.Word Ranch Callaway Cattle Company

Limousin

Origin: FranceHorned/Polled

Red/Black

Initially came to North America in 1968 into

Canada then entered the US in 1971.

The North American Limousin Foundation was

formed in 1968 and is presently the largest

Limousin association in the world.

Three important traits: excellent feed efficiency, adaptability, and carcass

yield.

The Limousin cattle have a very high strung temperament

and in 1998 the association created a temperament EPD.

Lakeview Farms

Mandayen Limousin

Wetovick Purebreds

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Maine Anjou

Origin: FranceHorned/PolledRed with white

spotting to Black

First introduction of the breed was

through imported semen.

In 1969 the first Maines were imported

into Canada.

Originally bred for dual-purpose cattle in Europe, but in the modern day US they are used primarily for beef production. They are used

extensively in crossbreeding programs. Thus the Maine

association started the Maine Tainer program allowing ¼ up to 5/8 to be

registered. American Maine-Anjou Association

was formed in 1976 and is located in Platte City, Missouri.

Sunset Cattle

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SEK Genetics

Simmental

Origin: SwitzerlandHorned/Polled

Red/Yellow/BlackSpotted/Solid Coloring

First introduced in 1887 and reintroduced in the late 1960s. First calf

was born in 1968 from imported semen.

2nd most populous breed in the world. Many

different types of cattle around the world used

for many different things.

Heavy milking females, high growth rates, docile, and

reach sexual maturity earlier than other continental breeds.

American Simmental Association is located in

Bozeman, Montana.

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Group 3: American Influenced Breeds

Characteristics Highly fertile Adaptability Maternal instincts Easy keeping Highly disease resistant Insect resistant

Beef Master

Origin: Falfurias TxTom Lasater

Majority hornedAny color traditionally red½ Brahman ¼ Hereford ¼

Shorthorn

Six Essentials - Weight, Conformation, Milking Ability,

Fertility, Hardiness and Disposition.

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Brahman

Origin: AmericaIndia

Typically HornedGray/Red Black Pigment

Guzerat, Gir, Nellore and Krishna make up the current American

Brahman.

First recorded presence in the US was in 1849. Also Dr. Barrow in 1854 and McFaddin in 1904.

Very adaptable cattle that are used extensively in

crossbreeding programs across the southern US.

The American Brahman Breeders Association was formed in 1924

and is located in Houston, Texas.

V8 RanchJ. D. Hudgins Inc.

Bovine Elite Detering Red Brahmans

Brangus/Red Brangus

Origin: Southern USPolled

Black/RedRegistration is separate3/8 Brahman 5/8 Angus

Brangus cattle were developed at the

USDA Experiment Station in Jeanerette,

Louisiana

American Brangus Breeders Association was formed in 1949 and was later renamed the International Brangus Breeders Association. It is

located in San Antonio, Texas

Red Brangus cattle came from the

mating of Brahman and Angus cattle.

There are two breed registries for Red Brangus. The American Red Brangus

Association, located in Dripping Springs, Texas, and the International Red Brangus Breeders Association,

located in San Antonio, Texas. Trio Cattle

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Trio Cattle

Santa Gertrudis

Origin: Kingsville, TexasMost Horned

Dark Red3/8 Brahman 5/8 Shorthorn

Developed on the King Ranch in South Texas crossing Brahman and Shorthorn cattle. Development of the breed began in 1910 when the King ranch was given a half blood bull to use on Shorthorn heifers. The resulting heifer calves were then bred back to Shorthorns. The cattlemen then realized how good the calves were then decided to systematically bred these cattle to achieve the goals they wanted.

The breed was officially recognized in 1940. The Santa Gertrudis Breeders International is

located in Kingsville, Texas.

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Simbrah

Origin: Gulf CoastHorned/Polled

Any color3/8 Brahman 5/8

Simmental

Simbrah cattle are registered with the American

Simmental Association in Bozeman, Montana.

Simbrah cattle are a change of pace to many of the other American influenced breeds

because they are from a cross between Brahmans and a

continental breed.

Known for high growth, feed efficiency, and a

lean carcass hanging on the rail.

Also known for their maternal traits such as

calving ease, and sound udders

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Works Cited

Oklahoma State Animal Science “Breeds of Livestock”

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