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[[File:Bouëts d'Jèrri Êgypte 5 Jèrri Mai 2009.jpg|250px|center]]
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[[File:Jersey cattle in Jersey.jpg|250px|center]]
 
<FlashCard questions="4">
 
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|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?
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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,
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*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?
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*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">
 
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*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
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* heavily muscled loins and haunches
*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
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* excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%
*good temperament
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* 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?
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*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">
 
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*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?
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*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
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*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">
 
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*Luing
 
*Luing

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