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Cattle Breeds in UK Flashcards (view source)
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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
|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?
|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
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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*6,900 litRes yield
*6,900 litRes yield
* 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?
|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
* 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?
|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
*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?
|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
*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?
|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
*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?
|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
*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
|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?
|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
*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
|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?
|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
* 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
|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?
|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
*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
|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?
|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