Indian Beef Breeds Flashcards
(14 cards)
Where is the Texas Longhorn from?
Spain
What color(s) does the Texas Longhorn come in?
Variable
What is the horn situation for the Texas Longhorns?
-Horned
-Curve upward then spread 4 feet or more
What are some attributes of the Texas Longhorn?
-Slow to mature and grow
-Short, stocky neck
-High fertility and easy calving
-Increased parasite resistance
Where is the Brahman from?
Southwestern US
What color(s) does the Brahman come in?
Light grey to red to black
The Brahman was developed from a crossbreed of __
Bos indicus cattle
What are some attributes of the Brahman?
-Drooping ears
-Hump over shoulder
-Dewlap
-Low fertility and rate of gain
The Brahman is mostly used in crossbreeding with __ for maximum heterosis
British breeds
Where is the Brangus from?
The US
What color(s) does the Brangus come in?
Black or red
The Brangus is a crossbreed of the __ and __
Brahman and Angus
What is the horn situation for the Brangus?
Polled
What attributes does the Brangus have?
-Drooping ears
-Loose skin
-Good muscling
-Desirable carcass
-Increased conception rate
-Good mothering
