Large Animal: Beef Cow Breeds

Question 1

Where do Charolais originate?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 2

What are defining characteristics of Simmentals?

Accepted Answer

Their red and white coloration

Question 3

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Santa Gertrudis

Question 4

Genetically, Red Angus are the same as the Black Angus.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What's a distinguishable characteristic of the Black Angus

Accepted Answer

Naturally polled

Question 6

Why are Charolais desired for meat production, and revolutionalized the North American beef industry?

Accepted Answer

Their weight, They are all weather, Their larger frame

Question 7

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Charolais

Question 8

Are Red Angus beef or dairy cattle?

Accepted Answer

Beef

Question 9

Why are Long Horns desired in the beef industry?

Accepted Answer

"Genetic Goldmines" (great genetic diversity with little disease), Hardy and adaptable

Question 10

Where do Brahmans originate?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 11

Where do Chianina originate?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 12

What are distinguishing characteristics of a Chianina?

Accepted Answer

Black pigmentation and White/Steel coats, Long legs, Long faces

Question 13

Why are Black Angus desirable for meat production?

Accepted Answer

Large muscles, Fast growth

Question 14

What markings make Herefords distinguishable?

Accepted Answer

Their red bodies and white face/markings

Question 15

Santa Gertrudis cattle derive from Brahman bulls and Shorthorn cows. What fraction of each make a Santa Gertrudis?

Accepted Answer

3/8 Brahman ; 5/8 Shorthorn

Question 16

Where do Long Horns originate?

Accepted Answer

Texas

Question 17

What is the personality of a Charolais?

Accepted Answer

Rugged

Question 18

What are distinguishable characteristics of a Limousin?

Accepted Answer

Strong topline and hindend, Golden Red color with wheat underpinning, Deep chested

Question 19

What is the personality of a Black Angus?

Accepted Answer

Easy Temperment

Question 20

Where do Herefords originate?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 21

What is the personality of a Chianina?

Accepted Answer

Good Disposition

Question 22

Why are Limousins desired in the beef industry?

Accepted Answer

Muscle growth efficiency, Cross breeding effects

Question 23

Why are Simmentals desired in beef production?

Accepted Answer

Rapid growth

Question 24

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Limousin

Question 25

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Chianina

Question 26

What are distinguishing characteristics of a Charolais?

Accepted Answer

White coat, Pigminted skin

Question 27

Brahmans are very heat tolerant and can sweat effectively, unlike other cows.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Why are Chianina desired in the beef industry?

Accepted Answer

Rate of growth, Heavy muscling

Question 29

Fun fact: This breed of cow has many other names, including the fun Italian name "Pezzata rossa." Why is this?

Accepted Answer

Their origins of Simme Valley

Question 30

Where do Black Angus Originate?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 31

What is the personality of a Long Horn?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive

Question 32

Why are they desirable in the beef industry?

Accepted Answer

High production yield, Resistant to disease and parasites

Question 33

Where do Simmentals originate?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland

Question 34

What is the personality of a Brahman?

Accepted Answer

Inquisitive, Affectionate, and Shy

Question 35

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Black Angus Cow

Question 36

Why are Brahmans desirable for beef production?

Accepted Answer

Cross-breed with other beef cattle, The cuts of meat produced with little fat

Question 37

What is the personality of a Hereford?

Accepted Answer

Mellow

Question 38

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Hereford

Question 39

Where do Limousins originate?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 40

Where do Santa Gertrudases originate?

Accepted Answer

Texas

Question 41

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Question 42

What is a Long Horns defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Their long horns

Question 43

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Red Angus

Question 44

What are distinguishable characteristics of Santa Gertrudises?

Accepted Answer

Their cherry-red color, Their droopy ears

Question 45

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Longhorn

Question 46

What type of bovine is this?

Accepted Answer

Simmental

Question 47

What is the personality of a Santa Gertrudis?

Accepted Answer

Good Mothers

Question 48

Although Chianina crossbreeds were in the United States by 1971, the breed itself was not allowed in the US until 1973.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 49

What are distinguishable characteristics of Brahman?

Accepted Answer

Big whithers hump, Big ears, Saggy, black pigmented skin

Question 50

Why are Herefords desirable for meat production?

Accepted Answer

Thrive in harsh conditions, High product yielding, Early maturation

Large Animal: Beef Cow Breeds

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