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Beef cattle breeds
Before raising beef cattle breeds you will need to know the various breeds.

If you plan to raise beef cattle you'll need to make decisions on the breeds you will produce. The term breeder generally applies to the producer of improved purebred animals for breeding purposes. Before you select you need to give careful consideration to your personal likes,
the availability ofthe breeding stock you might like, an outlet for surplus animals and also the conditions under which you will be breeding your beef cattle. You'll need to be constantly on the lookout for animals you can bring into your herd to be able to improve your stock. If you need to bring in cattle from another area you'll need to consider the transportation expenses. Listed below are a few breeds ofcattle you might be interested in:
Aberdeen-Angus- This is one of the most popular breeds of beef cattle in the United States. These cattle were originally from Northern Scotland from a very cool and damp climate. They were first imported to the United States in 1873 by George Grant, A native of Scotland, living in Victoria, Kansas. Today most of the great sires of this breed are produced in theUnited States.
These cattle are black, white is not permitted except on the underline behind the navel and then only to a moderate extent. This breed is polled (without horns) and this has contributed to their popularity among breeders. Calves from Angus cows are usually smaller at birth than from other breeds, but at weaning they are usually equal in weight. Actually the smaller calves give lessbirth difficulties and therefore less calves are lost. The body form of Angus cattle is smooth, medium in size, trim, adequate in length of side, and well muscled.
Brahman- These cattle mostly have drooping ears, and instead of a "moo" they produce a grunt. The color is usually gray, but sometimes red. These cattle are known for longevity. They are more upstanding, less compact, and lacking in thesmoothness of other breeds. They are resistant to Texas fever, can stand heat well, and are bothered little by insect pests. They can graze on poor quality forage. They also show resistance to cancer eye and pinkeye.
Charolais- Most of these are in Texas, Louisiana and Florida and are used for crossing purposes. They are used widely in crossbreeding programs. These cattle are light creamcolored and are one of the largest of all beef breeds. They are big, long-bodied, heavily muscled animals.
Devon, or Ruby Reds- These are the oldest of all English breeds. They are red in color, skin is yellow and the head supports medium-sized, upward-curving horns that are creamy white with black tips. They are good milkers, producing milk testing about 4.5 percent butterfat and are also goodquality beef.
Galloway- They are native to Scotland, are good rustlers and extremely hardy, able to stand cold weather conditions. They are the smallest of the beef breeds, black in color with long, curly hair. The breed is polled, has short legs, and is block and compact in type.
Hereford- They are native to England, are easily distinguished by their red-colored bodies and white faces. The acceptedcolor is a rich red with white face, and they are often referred to as "white-faced cattle.". They are muscular, moderate to long in length of side, adequate in length of leg, large in size, trim, and smooth. They are also well developed in the regions of valuable cuts- the back, loin, and hind quarters or round. These cattle are known for their vigor and foraging ability.
Red Angus- Thegeneral characteristics are similar to those of the black Aberdeen-Angus since they have the same ancestry, except for color. The Red Angus has a deep red color that is very attractive.
Polled Herefords- This breed has become very popular among breeders who desire the Hereford form but dislike the horns. Polled Hereford originating from registered Hereford stock may be registered in both breed...