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| * colour markings vary from virtually all red to all white | | * 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 | | * spots are usually very jagged at the edges and often small and scattered over the entire body of the cow |
− | *dehorned as calves, | + | *dehorned as calves |
| *adaptable to all management systems | | *adaptable to all management systems |
| *hardier than other breeds | | *hardier than other breeds |
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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 in UK#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 |
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| [[File:Taureau charolais au pré.jpg|center|250px]] | | [[File:Taureau charolais au pré.jpg|center|250px]] |
| <FlashCard questions="4"> | | <FlashCard questions="4"> |
− | |q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed? | + | |q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed? |
| |a1= | | |a1= |
| *Charolais | | *Charolais |
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| * white to wheaten coat colour with a pink muzzle and pale hooves | | * white to wheaten coat colour with a pink muzzle and pale hooves |
| * short, broad head with horns (usually dehorned) | | * short, broad head with horns (usually dehorned) |
− | *heavily muscled loins and haunches | + | * heavily muscled loins and haunches |
− | *excellent conformation, growth rates and KO% | + | * excellent conformation, growth rates and KO% |
− | *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 in UK#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 |
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| [[File:Angus cattle 24.jpg|center|250px]] | | [[File:Angus cattle 24.jpg|center|250px]] |
| <FlashCard questions="4"> | | <FlashCard questions="4"> |
− | |q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed? | + | |q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed? |
| |a1= | | |a1= |
| *Aberdeen Anugus | | *Aberdeen Anugus |
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| *known for good temperament and longevity | | *known for good temperament and longevity |
| |l3= Beef Breeds in UK#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 |
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| *matures faster than other breeds | | *matures faster than other breeds |
| |l3= Beef Breeds in UK#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 |
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| [[File:Luing Cattle.jpg|center|250px]] | | [[File:Luing Cattle.jpg|center|250px]] |
| <FlashCard questions="4"> | | <FlashCard questions="4"> |
− | |q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed? | + | |q1= What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed? |
| |a1= | | |a1= |
| *Luing | | *Luing |