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BEEF BREEDS IN NEW ZEALAND
ANGUS AUBRAC BELGIAN BLUE CHAROLAIS DEXTER BELTED GALLOWAY
MURRAY GREY PIEDMONTESE RED DEVON RED POLL SALERS SANTA GERTRUDIS SHORTHORN
SIMMENTAL SOUTH DEVON SPECKLE PARK WAGYU WELSH BLACK
LOWLINEBRAHMAN LIMOUSIN
BLONDE D’AQUITANE
HEREFORDGELBVIEH HIGHLAND HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN
Originates from Scotland Can be both black and red in colour
Do well on all types of countryNaturally polled
Originates from FranceDual purpose, but mostly bred for beef
Ease of calving
Originates from BelgiumRanges from white to black in colour
Double muscling
Originates from IrelandSmall breed with bulls only weighing ~450kg
Milk has a high butterfat contentDual purpose breed
Originates from FranceColours range from blonde to dark tan
Bred for their docile nature
Originates from EnglandDo well on all types of country
Originates from ScotlandLong horned with long coats—tolerates cold
Ranges from brindle to dun in colourVery old breed
Originates from the Netherlands Dairy cattle for manufacturing beef production
Come in black/white and red/white
Originates from FranceColours range from white to red
Fast growth ratesHigh yielding
Originates from ScotlandLong hair suitable for tough, cold conditions
Naturally polled
Originates from AustraliaComes in various shades of grey
Naturally polled
Originates from ItalyDouble muscling
Originates from EnglandDisplays ease of calving
Docile
Originates from EnglandGood milking ability
Dual purpose Naturally polled
Originates from FranceMilk is great for cheese
Thick red or thick black coat
Originates from EnglandCome in red, white or roan
Good milking ability Dual purpose
Originates from SwitzerlandGood milking abilityRapid growth rate
High yielding
Originates from EnglandEarly maturing
Very docile
Originates from CanadaDo well on all types of country
Naturally polled
Originates from JapanHigh quality marbled meat
Small framedHorned
Originates from WalesTraditionally milk and beef
Ideal for rough pasturesMostly black, some red
Originates from AmericaTropical breed—tolerates heat
Tick and bloat resistant
Originates from AustraliaSmall breed, bulls weighing only ~600kg
Naturally polled
Originates from IndiaTropical breed—tolerates heat
Parasite resistantHigh yielding
Originates from FranceHigh yielding
Lean meat
Originates from GermanyRanges from yellow to black
Lean
By farmers.For farmers
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