Standard Breeds of Beef Cattle

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ABERDEEN-ANGUS

Early maturing; transmits polled character; high dressing percentage; high proportion valuable cuts.

SHORTHORN

Greatest weight for age; dress out well at slaughter; quiet disposition; strong milking tendencies.

GALLOWAY

Prepotent; adapted to rugged regions; high carcass value; valuable hide.

POLLED SHORTHORN

Characteristics similar to Shorthorn except polled; some strains dual purpose.

HEREFORD

Best grazing breed; matures early; fattens rapidly; good weight for age.

RED POLLED

Strictly dual purpose; fair grazers; early maturing.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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