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*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>
*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=
*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>
*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>
*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>
*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>
*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>
*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>
*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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*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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