Beef Breeds

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Beef

Angus

Angus cattle, known as Aberdeen Angus, are a breed of cattle commonly used in
beef production. They were developed from cattle native to the counties, The beef
can be marketed as superior due to its marbled appearance. cross breeding to
reduce the likelihood of dystocia and because of their dominant polled gene, they
can be used to crossbreed to created polled calves.
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Higher classification: Cattle
Country of origin: Scotland
Rank: Breed

Hereford

Hereford is a beef cattle breed, widely used both in intemperate areas and
temperate areas, mainly for meat production. varied in color, different herds
ranging from yellow to grey and light brown, and with varying amounts of white.
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Higher classification: Cattle
Rank: Breed
Origin: England

Shorthorn

The Shorthorn breed of cattle originated in the North East of England in the late
18th century , suited for both beef and dairy. All Shorthorn cattle are coloured red,
white, or roan.
Scientific name: Bos taurus taurus
Higher classification: Cattle
Rank: Breed
Origin: England

Charolous
The Charolais is a breed of taurine beef cattle from the Charolais area
surrounding Charolles, in Burgundy, in eastern France. Charolais are raised for
meat The breed tends to be large-muscled, with bulls weighing up to 1,100 kg
(2,400 lb) and cows up to 900 kg (2,000 lb). In England, a bull of this breed has
reached a weight of 2 tonnes
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Higher classification: Cattle
Rank: Breed
Origin: France

Brahman

Brahma is a breed of Zebu cattle that was first bred in United States from cattle
breeds imported from India, Brahman is one of the most popular breeds of cattle
intended for meat processing. Brahman cattle are known for their extreme
tolerance to heat and are widespread in tropical regions.
Scientific name: Bos taurus indicus
Rank: Breed
Origin: India

Simmental
Simmental cattle are a versatile breed of cattle originating in the valley of the
Simme River, can be very gentle and great mothers. They are particularly
renowned for the rapid growth of their young, if given sufficient feed. Simmentals
provide more combined growth and milk yield than any other breed
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Rank: Breed
Origin: Switzerland

Limousin

Limousin cattle are a breed of highly muscled beef cattle originated from France,
they were the most efficient and fastest of all breeds at converting feed into
saleable meat.The Limousin is a large framed breed of beef cattle with a bright
wheat-coloured coat, not too dark, a little lighter on the belly, the rear of the
thighs, between the legs,
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Rank: Breed
Origin: France

Texas Longhorn

Most breeds of cattle fall into either beef or dairy. The Texas longhorn is a beef
animal and is known for its lean beef, known for its characteristic horns, which can
extend to 7 ft and are usually dehorned
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Higher classification: Cattle
Rank: Breed
Origin : Texas

Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis cattle are a tropical beef breed of cattle developed in southern
Texas on the King Ranch. They were named for the Spanish land grant where
Captain Richard King originally established the King Ranch.The breed is noted for
heat tolerance, as well as tick and bloat resistance.
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Rank: Breed
Origin: Texas

Maine Anjou

The Maine-Anjou is a breed of cattle originating in the Anjou region in West

France. It was created by the Viscount Olivier de Roug in 1908 in ChenillChang. It is primarily raised for beef production. It has evolved as a dual-purpose
breed, with the cows used for milk production and the bull calves fed for market,
but they are now used mainly as beef cattle.
Scientific name: Bos taurus
Rank: Breed
Origin: France

Sheep

Hampshire
Originated around 1829 from a cross of Southdowns with the Old Hampshire
breed, the Wiltshire Horn, and the Berkshire Nott, all horned. The Southdowns
had long dark brown or black legs, matured early, produced the best of mutton and
a fine quality of medium wool
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Origin: England
Rank: Breed

Suffolk
Suffolk sheep are a black-faced, raised primarily for meat. They have black faces
and legs, a large frame, and are highly muscular
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Rank: Breed
Origin: England, UK

South down
The Southdown is a small, dual-purpose English sheep, raised primarily for meat.
The varieties range from 190 lb (86 kg) to 230 lb (104 kg)
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Rank: Breed
Origin: England

Cheviot
The Cheviot is a breed of white faced sheep. It gets its name from range of hills in
north Northumberland and the Scottish Border
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Rank: Breed
Origin: border of England and scotland

Rambouillet
The Rambouillet is a breed of sheep also known as the Rambouillet Merino
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Higher classification: Sheep
Rank: Breed

Corriedale
Corriedale sheep are a dual purpose breed, meaning they are used both in the
production of wool and meat,Corriedale have a long life span, and are hardy and
evenly balanced all over the body
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Origin: Australia
Rank: Breed

Dorset
The Dorset breed of sheep is known mostly for its prolific lambing. It has been
known to produce two lambing seasons per year, they are used for meat. Dorsets
are all white sheep and medium size.
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Higher classification: Sheep
Rank: Breed
Origin: England

Dorper

The Dorper is a South African breed of domestic sheep developed by crossing

Dorset Horn and the Blackhead Persian sheep.The breed was created through
the efforts of the South African Department of Agriculture to breed a meatsheep
suitable to the more arid regions of the country.
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Higher classification: Sheep
Origin: South Africa
Rank: Breed

Merino
The Merino is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool.Their
wool does not stop growing. If the coat is allowed to grow, it can cause heat stress,
mobility issues, and blindness
Origin: North Africa
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Higher classification: Sheep
Rank: Breed

Texel
The Texel is a breed of domestic sheep.Texel is a heavily muscled sheep. Scientific
name: Ovis aries,Texel is its remarkable muscle development and leanness.Mature
animals shear fleece weights of 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) to 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs
Scientific name: Ovis aries
Rank: Breed
Origin: Isle of Texel

Hogs