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Black Angus
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• Native to Angus (near Scotland)
• Most popular beef breed in the US
• Always black in color
• Can produce Red Angus
Red Angus
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• Originated in the British Isles
• Same as Black Angus
• Barred from Angus herdbook
• Recognized as separate breed
Brahman
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• Developed in the United States
• Breeds from India used
• Light gray or red to black
• Mature bulls weigh 1600-2200 lbs.
• Mature cows weigh 1000-1400 lbs.
Brangus
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• Originated in the United States
• 3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus
•Solid black
• Polled
Limousin
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• Native to South-Central France
• Golden-red to red-brown in color
Hereford
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• Originated in England
• Red with white points
Polled Hereford
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• Originated in the United States
• Red with white points
• Bred to be polled
Braford
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• Developed in Florida
• 3/8 Brahman, 5/8Hereford
•Red with white points
Simmental
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• First recorded in Switzerland
• Large body mass
• Light red to dark red with white points
Beefalo
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• Originated in the United States
• 3/8 Buffalo, 5/8 Cattle Breed
Charolais
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• Originated in France
• White in color
• Mature bulls weigh 2000-2500+ lbs.
• Mature bulls weigh 1250-2000+ lbs.
Texas Longhorn
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• Originated in the United States
• Various colors
• Almost went extinct
Maine-Anjou
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• Originated in France
• Mature bulls weigh 2100-3000 lbs.
• Mature cows weigh 1500-1900 lbs.
• Dark red with white markings