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*less susceptible to lameness due to black feet
 
*less susceptible to lameness due to black feet
 
*high quality milk, rich in protein, minerals and trace elements and rich in colour
 
*high quality milk, rich in protein, minerals and trace elements and rich in colour
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
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|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?
 
|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?
 
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*able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions
 
*able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions
 
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire  
 
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire  
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|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?
 
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*6,900 litRes yield
 
*6,900 litRes yield
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* slightly longer gestation than most cows, but are not renowned for problems with calving compared to other continental breeds
 
* slightly longer gestation than most cows, but are not renowned for problems with calving compared to other continental breeds
 
|l3= Beef Breeds#Limousin  
 
|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
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* produce large calf’s that can present a problem at calving time, especially if mated to heifers
 
* produce large calf’s that can present a problem at calving time, especially if mated to heifers
 
|l3= Beef Breeds#Charolais  
 
|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
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*known for good temperament and longevity
 
*known for good temperament and longevity
 
|l3= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
 
|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
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*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
|l3= Beef Breeds#Simmental
 
|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
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*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
|l3= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
 
|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
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*known for docility, ease of calving and for producing lean tissue with marbling fat throughout  
 
*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  
 
* good conformation, growth rates and killing-out percentage, although not as good as the continental breeds  
l3= Beef Breeds#Hereford
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|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms  
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*black is the most common colour; due to the recessive gene for a red colour, there may be variations of colour
 
*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
 
*bred to adapt to harsher climates
l3= Beef Breeds#Galloway
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|l3= Beef Breeds#Galloway
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
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* hardy breed with a blue roan coat colour  
 
* hardy breed with a blue roan coat colour  
 
*matures faster than other breeds
 
*matures faster than other breeds
l3= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
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|l3= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
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*require little supplementary feeding.   
 
*require little supplementary feeding.   
 
*docile, long living and have a strong mothering instinct  
 
*docile, long living and have a strong mothering instinct  
l3= Beef Breeds#Luing
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|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?
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|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?
 
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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
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