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1
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Beef
Originated in Scotland
Black, naturally polled
Largest number of animal registrations in the US

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Angus

2
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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
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Ayrshire

3
Q

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

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Beefmaster

4
Q

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

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Belted Galloway

5
Q

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

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Branford

6
Q

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

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Brahman

7
Q

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

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Black Brangus

8
Q
Dairy 
Originated in Switzerland 
Large docile breed 
Hair is brown of various shades 
Average lactation of 16,135 pounds of milk
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Brown Swiss

9
Q
Beef
Originated in France 
White, Off white to cream coloration 
Produce lean, muscular carcasses 
Below average maternally
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Charolais

10
Q
Beef and Dairy 
Originated in Germany 
Reddish gold to russet colored hair 
Resulted from government controlled breeding program 
Dual purpose breed
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Gelbvieh

11
Q

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

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Guernsey

12
Q

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

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Hereford

13
Q

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

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Holstein

14
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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

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Jersey

15
Q

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

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Limousin

16
Q

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

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Maine Anjou

17
Q

Beef
US Breed
Naturally without horns
Looks the same as Hereford

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Polled Hereford

18
Q

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

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Red Angus

19
Q
Beef 
Developed in the US 
5/8 Shorthorn and 3/8 Brahman 
Dark red 
Can be horned or polled
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Santa Gertrudis

20
Q

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

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Shorthorn

21
Q

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

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Simmental

22
Q

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

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Texas Longhorn

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