ANSC 160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Red Angus, Durham Red, Gelbvieh
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European bred cattle: developed in europe, typically broken into british breeds (maternal) and continental (terminal) No white allowed in front of navel: originated in scotland, more cattle are registered in the association than any other breed, business breed, maternal breed, known for exceptional growth and carcass traits. Hereford: red with white face and horned, polled hereford. Naturally polled horned hereford: maternal breed, range cattle. Shorthorn: red, white, or roan, horned or polled, originated in england, maternal breed. Monday, january 23, 2017: very popular in show ring. Club calf industry: composite breed programs. Red angus: red and polled, originated in scotland, red recessive to black, maternal breed with good terminal related performance. Charolais: solid white, horned or polled, originated in france, 96. 9% considered purebred, known for muscle and growth. Limousin: red or black, polled or horned, originated in france, known for muscle and leanness.
