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Cattle Breeds in UK Flashcards (view source)

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*less susceptible to lameness due to black feet

*high quality milk, rich in protein, minerals and trace elements and rich in colour

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*able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions

|l3= Dairy Breeds#Ayrshire

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*6,900 litRes yield

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* slightly longer gestation than most cows, but are not renowned for problems with calving compared to other continental breeds

|l3= Beef Breeds#Limousin

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*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms

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* produce large calf’s that can present a problem at calving time, especially if mated to heifers

|l3= Beef Breeds#Charolais

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*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms

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*known for good temperament and longevity

|l3= Beef Breeds#Aberdeen Angus

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*Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms

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*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%

|l3= Beef Breeds#Simmental

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*excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%

|l3= Beef Breeds#Belgian Blue

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*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms

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*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

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*Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms

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*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

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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms

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* hardy breed with a blue roan coat colour

*matures faster than other breeds

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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms

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*require little supplementary feeding.

*docile, long living and have a strong mothering instinct

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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms

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