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[[Image:Friesian cow.JPG|250px|Friesan]]
[[File:Prim holstein.jpg|250px|center]]
<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?
*Holstein Friesian
*Holstein Friesian
*Dairy Breed
*Dairy Breed
|l1=Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|l1=Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Holstein Friesian
|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 Holland
|a2= Continental Europe, more specifically Holland
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|l2= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Holstein Friesian
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
|a3=
*good-natured, docile
*good-natured, docile
*high lifetime yield
*high lifetime yield
|l3= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|l3= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#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=
|a4=
*Milk Yield – average 8,700 litres
*Milk Yield – average 8,700 litres
*3.9% butterfat, 3.2% protein
*3.9% butterfat, 3.2% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Holstein Friesian
|l4= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Holstein Friesian
</FlashCard>
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Jersey.jpg|250px]]
[[File:Jersey cattle in Jersey.jpg|250px|center]]
<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?
*Jersey
*Jersey
*Dairy Breed
*Dairy Breed
|l1= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|l1= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Jersey
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|q2= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a2=most likely Continental Europe, shares ancestry with breeds from France
|a2=most likely Continental Europe, shares ancestry with breeds from France
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|l2= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Jersey
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
|a3=
*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 Cattle Breeds in UK#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?
|a4=
|a4=
*5,600 litres yield
*5,600 litres yield
*5.4% butterfat, 3.8% protein
*5.4% butterfat, 3.8% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Jersey
|l4= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Jersey
</FlashCard>
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Ayrshire.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:Ayrshire.jpg|250px|center]]
<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?
*Ayrshire
*Ayrshire
*Dairy Breed
*Dairy Breed
|l1= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|l1= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Ayrshire
|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 County of Ayr in Scotland
|a2=Great Britain, specifically the County of Ayr in Scotland
|l2= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|l2= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Ayrshire
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|q3= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a3=
|a3=
* 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
*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 Cattle Breeds in UK#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?
|a4=
|a4=
*6,900 litRes yield
*6,900 litRes yield
*4.1% butterfat, 3.3% protein
*4.1% butterfat, 3.3% protein
|l4= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire
|l4= Dairy Cattle Breeds in UK#Ayrshire
</FlashCard>
</FlashCard>
[[Image:Limousin.gif|250px]]
[[File:BuckinghamshireCo.show.2006.gif|250px|center]]
<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?
*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=
*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>
[[Image:Charolais.jpg|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
*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=
* 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#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>
[[Image:Angus.jpg|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
*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=
*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>
[[Image:Simmental.JPG|250px]]
[[Image:Simmental.JPG|250px|center]]
<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?
*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=
*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>
[[Image:Belgian blue.jpg|250px]]
[[File:Oxcroft Adora.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?
*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=
* 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>
[[Image:Hereford bull.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:Hereford bull large.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?
*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=
*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>
[[Image:Galloway.JPG|250px]]
[[Image:Galloway.JPG|250px|center]]
<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?
*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=
*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>
[[Image:Bluegrey.jpg|250px]]
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[[Image:Bluegrey.jpg|250px|center]]
<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?
*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=
* 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>
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[[Image:Luing.jpg|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
*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=
*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>
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