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[[Image:Friesian cow.JPG|250px|Friesan]]
[[Image:Holstein.JPG|250px|Holstein]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Holstein Friesian
*Dairy Breed
|l1=Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Holland
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*large cows (650-750kg)
*distinct colour patterns of predominately black and white, although red and white variants do occur
*good-natured, docile
*high lifetime yield
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Milk Yield – average 8,700 litres
*3.9% butterfat, 3.2% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Jersey.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Jersey
*Dairy Breed
|l1= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2=most likely Continental Europe, shares ancestry with breeds from France
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*small cows, (400-450kg)
* light brown in colour but range from grey to mulberry
*black nose bordered by white muzzle
*less susceptible to lameness due to black feet
*high quality milk, rich in protein, minerals and trace elements and rich in colour
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*5,600 litres yield
*5.4% butterfat, 3.8% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Ayrshire.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Ayrshire
*Dairy Breed
|l1= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2=Great Britain, specifically the County of Ayr in Scotland
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*medium sized cows (500-600kg)
* red and white in colour which vary in shade from very light to very dark mahogany
* colour markings vary from virtually all red to all white
* spots are usually very jagged at the edges and often small and scattered over the entire body of the cow
*dehorned as calves,
*adaptable to all management systems
*hardier than other breeds
*able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*6,900 litRes yield
*4.1% butterfat, 3.3% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Limousin.gif|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Limousin
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Limousin
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Massif Central in France
|l2= Beef Breeds#Limousin
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* relatively small head with a broad forehead and muzzle
* golden red with a lighter colour on the inside of thighs, around eyes and at end of the tail
* may have black genetics, with a coat colour that changes toward black as the calf ages
* yellow at the base and darken at the tips, but most cattle are dehorned
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
* slightly longer gestation than most cows, but are not renowned for problems with calving compared to other continental breeds
|l3= Beef Breeds#Limousin
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 650+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Limousin
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Charolais.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Charolais
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Charolais
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically the Charolles region of France
|l2= Beef Breeds#Charolais
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* white to wheaten coat colour with a pink muzzle and pale hooves
* short, broad head with horns (usually dehorned)
*heavily muscled loins and haunches
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
*good temperament
* produce large calf’s that can present a problem at calving time, especially if mated to heifers
|l3= Beef Breeds#Charolais
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Charolais
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Angus.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Aberdeen Anugus
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Abderdeen Angus
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Aberdeenshire, Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*black coat colour, may have a red tinge but black is the dominant colour
*naturally polled
*excellent conformation and growth rates
*renowned for producing lean tissue with marbling fat
*known for good temperament and longevity
|l3= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Simmental.JPG|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Simmental
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Simmental
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Simme Valley of Switzerland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Simmental
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* vivid gold-red coat colour with white
* white colour head and pigmentation around the eyes (often like an eye-patch)
*can be horned or polled
*heavy dewlap, heavily muscled
*docile and good mothering instinct
*adaptable for variety of conditions
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
|l3= Beef Breeds#Simmental
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Simmental
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Belgian blue.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Belgian Blue
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Belgium
|l2= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* coat colours may vary from white, blue roan, black or black and white
*known for their “double muscling” on their shoulders, back, loin and rump
* very high incidence of dystocia
* relatively short gestation period and low calf weight
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
|l3= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 850+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Hereford bull.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Hereford
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Hereford
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Border region of England and Wales
|l2= Beef Breeds#Hereford
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*distinctive red coat and white face, crest, dewlap and underline
* short, thick horns that curve downward; there is now a polled strain
*smaller than other continental breeds
*early maturity and longevity
*known for docility, ease of calving and for producing lean tissue with marbling fat throughout
* good conformation, growth rates and killing-out percentage, although not as good as the continental breeds
l3= Beef Breeds#Hereford
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 550+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Hereford
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Galloway.JPG|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Galloway
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Galloway
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Galloway region of Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Galloway
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*naturally polled
*thick, woolly undercoat and stiffer overcoat.
*black is the most common colour; due to the recessive gene for a red colour, there may be variations of colour
*bred to adapt to harsher climates
l3= Beef Breeds#Galloway
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Galloway
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Bluegrey.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Blue Grey
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain
|l2= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*cross between a whitebred Shorthorn bull and a black Galloway cow
* hardy breed with a blue roan coat colour
*matures faster than other breeds
l3= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Luing.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Luing
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Luing
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Luing
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*ability to calf in adverse weather conditions
*naturally polled with good strong feet and bone structure
*bred for extensive farming
*require little supplementary feeding.
*docile, long living and have a strong mothering instinct
l3= Beef Breeds#Luing
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Luing
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Holstein.JPG|250px|Holstein]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Holstein Friesian
*Dairy Breed
|l1=Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Holland
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*large cows (650-750kg)
*distinct colour patterns of predominately black and white, although red and white variants do occur
*good-natured, docile
*high lifetime yield
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Milk Yield – average 8,700 litres
*3.9% butterfat, 3.2% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Jersey.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Jersey
*Dairy Breed
|l1= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2=most likely Continental Europe, shares ancestry with breeds from France
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*small cows, (400-450kg)
* light brown in colour but range from grey to mulberry
*black nose bordered by white muzzle
*less susceptible to lameness due to black feet
*high quality milk, rich in protein, minerals and trace elements and rich in colour
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*5,600 litres yield
*5.4% butterfat, 3.8% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Ayrshire.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Ayrshire
*Dairy Breed
|l1= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2=Great Britain, specifically the County of Ayr in Scotland
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*medium sized cows (500-600kg)
* red and white in colour which vary in shade from very light to very dark mahogany
* colour markings vary from virtually all red to all white
* spots are usually very jagged at the edges and often small and scattered over the entire body of the cow
*dehorned as calves,
*adaptable to all management systems
*hardier than other breeds
*able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*6,900 litRes yield
*4.1% butterfat, 3.3% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Limousin.gif|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Limousin
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Limousin
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Massif Central in France
|l2= Beef Breeds#Limousin
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* relatively small head with a broad forehead and muzzle
* golden red with a lighter colour on the inside of thighs, around eyes and at end of the tail
* may have black genetics, with a coat colour that changes toward black as the calf ages
* yellow at the base and darken at the tips, but most cattle are dehorned
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
* slightly longer gestation than most cows, but are not renowned for problems with calving compared to other continental breeds
|l3= Beef Breeds#Limousin
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 650+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Limousin
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Charolais.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Charolais
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Charolais
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically the Charolles region of France
|l2= Beef Breeds#Charolais
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* white to wheaten coat colour with a pink muzzle and pale hooves
* short, broad head with horns (usually dehorned)
*heavily muscled loins and haunches
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
*good temperament
* produce large calf’s that can present a problem at calving time, especially if mated to heifers
|l3= Beef Breeds#Charolais
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Charolais
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Angus.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Aberdeen Anugus
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Abderdeen Angus
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Aberdeenshire, Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*black coat colour, may have a red tinge but black is the dominant colour
*naturally polled
*excellent conformation and growth rates
*renowned for producing lean tissue with marbling fat
*known for good temperament and longevity
|l3= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Simmental.JPG|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Simmental
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Simmental
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Simme Valley of Switzerland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Simmental
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* vivid gold-red coat colour with white
* white colour head and pigmentation around the eyes (often like an eye-patch)
*can be horned or polled
*heavy dewlap, heavily muscled
*docile and good mothering instinct
*adaptable for variety of conditions
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
|l3= Beef Breeds#Simmental
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Simmental
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Belgian blue.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Belgian Blue
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Belgium
|l2= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
* coat colours may vary from white, blue roan, black or black and white
*known for their “double muscling” on their shoulders, back, loin and rump
* very high incidence of dystocia
* relatively short gestation period and low calf weight
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
|l3= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 850+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Hereford bull.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Hereford
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Hereford
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Border region of England and Wales
|l2= Beef Breeds#Hereford
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*distinctive red coat and white face, crest, dewlap and underline
* short, thick horns that curve downward; there is now a polled strain
*smaller than other continental breeds
*early maturity and longevity
*known for docility, ease of calving and for producing lean tissue with marbling fat throughout
* good conformation, growth rates and killing-out percentage, although not as good as the continental breeds
l3= Beef Breeds#Hereford
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 550+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Hereford
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Galloway.JPG|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Galloway
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Galloway
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Galloway region of Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Galloway
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*naturally polled
*thick, woolly undercoat and stiffer overcoat.
*black is the most common colour; due to the recessive gene for a red colour, there may be variations of colour
*bred to adapt to harsher climates
l3= Beef Breeds#Galloway
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Galloway
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Bluegrey.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Blue Grey
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain
|l2= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*cross between a whitebred Shorthorn bull and a black Galloway cow
* hardy breed with a blue roan coat colour
*matures faster than other breeds
l3= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Luing.jpg|250px]]
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?
|a1=
*Luing
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Luing
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Luing
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
*ability to calf in adverse weather conditions
*naturally polled with good strong feet and bone structure
*bred for extensive farming
*require little supplementary feeding.
*docile, long living and have a strong mothering instinct
l3= Beef Breeds#Luing
q4=If this is a dairy breed, what is the performance characteristics of this breed? If this is a beef breed, what is the maturity size of this breed?
|a4=
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms
|l4= Beef Breeds#Luing
</FlashCard>