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What is Angus known for?
What is Angus known for?
What breed is known for heat and insect tolerance?
What breed is known for heat and insect tolerance?
Brahman
Brangus is made up of _ Brahman and _ Angus.
Brangus is made up of _ Brahman and _ Angus.
3/8, 5/8
Charolais is a breed originally from France known for muscle and cutability.
Charolais is a breed originally from France known for muscle and cutability.
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Which breed is considered the tallest breed of cattle?
Which breed is considered the tallest breed of cattle?
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What is Gelbvieh originally considered?
What is Gelbvieh originally considered?
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Hereford can only be horned.
Hereford can only be horned.
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Simmental was developed in which country?
Simmental was developed in which country?
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What breed is known for being one of the oldest and genetically pure in Europe?
What breed is known for being one of the oldest and genetically pure in Europe?
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Texas Longhorn is known for being a survival of the _ breed.
Texas Longhorn is known for being a survival of the _ breed.
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What does Yorkshire breed possess?
What does Yorkshire breed possess?
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Duroc is noted for high growth rate and tenderness.
Duroc is noted for high growth rate and tenderness.
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Hampshire is known as aggressive _.
Hampshire is known as aggressive _.
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What is a characteristic of the Poland China breed?
What is a characteristic of the Poland China breed?
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Which breed is referenced as a dual purpose breed and has red with white markings?
Which breed is referenced as a dual purpose breed and has red with white markings?
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Dorper is primarily a _ sheep breed.
Dorper is primarily a _ sheep breed.
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Finnsheep is noted for being prolific.
Finnsheep is noted for being prolific.
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Study Notes
Cattle Breeds
- Angus: British breed with the highest US registrations; known for exceptional mothering ability and superior carcass marbling.
- Brahman: Bos Indicus breed renowned for its heat and insect tolerance.
- Brangus: A crossbreed (3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus) developed in the US, combining heat tolerance with maternal and carcass traits.
- Charolais: High growth breed from France, recognized for its muscle development and cutability in carcass.
- Chianina: Originating from Italy, considered the tallest breed of cattle, known for its size and growth.
- Gelbvieh: Developed in Germany as a dual-purpose breed, valued for good carcass cutability and early puberty.
- Hereford: Hardy British breed available in horned and polled forms, linking both associations in recent years.
- Limousin: French breed with moderate growth, frame size, and high carcass cutability.
- Maine-Anjou: A French breed resulting from crossing Durham and Mancelle; distinguished by good muscling.
- Red Angus: A maternal breed from Scotland known for good terminal-related performance.
- Red Poll: Originally a dual-purpose breed from England, known for moderate size and good milk production.
- Salers: One of the oldest European breeds, traced back to ancient France, known for genetic purity.
- Santa Gertrudis: Texas-developed breed (3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Shorthorn); first official breed in the US, recognized for heat tolerance and maternal traits.
- Shorthorn: Originated in England, recognized as a maternal breed with three color patterns.
- Simmental: Swiss breed initially developed for meat, milk, and draft; noted for high growth rate and carcass cutability.
- Texas Longhorn: Considered a "survival of the fittest" breed due to natural selection, renowned for hardiness and adaptability.
Swine Breeds
- Berkshire: British breed valued for pork quality, tenderness, and marbling.
- Chester White: Maternal breed from Pennsylvania, recognized for high conception rates.
- Duroc: Developed in New Jersey and New York, known for high growth rate, durability, and leanness.
- Hampshire: Black and white breed from the US, recognized for rapid growth and aggressive breeding.
- Hereford (swine): Dual-purpose breed characterized by red with white markings.
- Landrace: Notable for large litter sizes, droopy ears, and refined bone structure.
- Pietrain: Known for extreme muscle volume, but has a high propensity for stress, raising pork quality concerns.
- Poland China: Lean, heavy-muscled breed from Ohio, known for its six white points and droopy ears.
- Spot: Terminal sire breed recognized for unique color patterns, muscle quality, and cutability.
- Tamworth: Rugged red breed known for being a lean hog type with a long neck, snout, and leg.
- Yorkshire: Known as the "mother breed" with erect ears.
Sheep Breeds
- Cheviot: Small-sized meat breed from Scotland, noted for its hardiness.
- Columbia: Large-framed breed from the US, developed from Lincoln and Rambouillet breeds.
- Corriedale: Large frame wool breed resulting from crossing Lincoln or Leicester rams with Merino ewes.
- Dorper: Primarily mutton sheep from South Africa, known for being one of the most fertile sheep breeds.
- Dorset: An English meat breed with a white face, distinguished by its ability to breed out of season.
- Finnsheep: Lightly muscled breed from Finland, recognized for its prolific breeding capabilities.
- Hampshire (sheep): Large framed English meat breed featuring a black face.
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Test your knowledge of various livestock breeds with this flashcard quiz. Learn about different cattle breeds, their characteristics, and their origins. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of animal husbandry.
