Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
no edit summary
Line 82: Line 82:  
*Limousin
 
*Limousin
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Limousin
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Limousin
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Massif Central in France
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Massif Central in France
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Limousin  
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Limousin  
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 94: Line 94:  
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
*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
 
* 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 in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 650+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 650+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Limousin
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Limousin
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 108: Line 108:  
*Charolais
 
*Charolais
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Charolais
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Charolais
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically the Charolles region of France
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically the Charolles region of France
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Charolais  
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Charolais  
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 120: Line 120:  
*good temperament
 
*good temperament
 
* 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 in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Charolais
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Charolais
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 134: Line 134:  
*Aberdeen Anugus
 
*Aberdeen Anugus
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Abderdeen Angus
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Abderdeen Angus
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Aberdeenshire, Scotland
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Aberdeenshire, Scotland
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Aberdeen Angus
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 145: Line 145:  
*renowned for producing lean tissue with marbling fat
 
*renowned for producing lean tissue with marbling fat
 
*known for good temperament and longevity
 
*known for good temperament and longevity
|l3= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
+
|l3= Beef Breeds in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Aberdeen Angus
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 159: Line 159:  
*Simmental
 
*Simmental
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Simmental
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Simmental
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Simme Valley of Switzerland
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Simme Valley of Switzerland
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Simmental
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Simmental
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 172: Line 172:  
*adaptable for variety of conditions
 
*adaptable for variety of conditions
 
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
|l3= Beef Breeds#Simmental
+
|l3= Beef Breeds in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Simmental
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Simmental
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 186: Line 186:  
*Belgian Blue
 
*Belgian Blue
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Belgian Blue
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Belgium
 
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Belgium
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Belgian Blue
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 197: Line 197:  
* relatively short gestation period and low calf weight
 
* relatively short gestation period and low calf weight
 
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
 
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
|l3= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
+
|l3= Beef Breeds in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 850+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 850+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Belgian Blue
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 211: Line 211:  
*Hereford
 
*Hereford
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Hereford
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Hereford
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Border region of England and Wales
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Border region of England and Wales
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Hereford
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Hereford
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 223: Line 223:  
*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 in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 550+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 550+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Hereford
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Hereford
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 237: Line 237:  
*Galloway
 
*Galloway
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Galloway
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Galloway
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Galloway region of Scotland
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically the Galloway region of Scotland
  |l2= Beef Breeds#Galloway
+
  |l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Galloway
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 247: Line 247:  
*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 in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Galloway
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Galloway
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
   Line 262: Line 262:  
*Blue Grey
 
*Blue Grey
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Bluegrey
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Great Britain
 
|a2= Great Britain
|l2= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
+
|l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Bluegrey
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 271: Line 271:  
* 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 in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#bluegrey
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Bluegrey
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
 
------------------------>
 
------------------------>
Line 286: Line 286:  
*Luing
 
*Luing
 
*Beef Breed
 
*Beef Breed
|l1= Beef Breeds#Luing
+
|l1= Beef Breeds in UK#Luing
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?   
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Scotland
 
|a2= Great Britain, specifically Scotland
|l2= Beef Breeds#Luing
+
|l2= Beef Breeds in UK#Luing
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
 
|a3=
 
|a3=
Line 297: Line 297:  
*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 in UK#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?
 
|a4=  
 
|a4=  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms  
 
*Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms  
|l4= Beef Breeds#Luing
+
|l4= Beef Breeds in UK#Luing
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
    
[[Category:Cattle Breeds]]
 
[[Category:Cattle Breeds]]
 
[[Category:Cattle Flashcards]]
 
[[Category:Cattle Flashcards]]
Author, Donkey, Bureaucrats, Administrators
53,803

edits

Navigation menu