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Cattle Breeds in UK Flashcards (view source)
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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
* 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?
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*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms
*Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms
[[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?
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*Charolais
*Charolais
* 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
[[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?
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*Aberdeen Anugus
*Aberdeen Anugus
*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
*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?
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*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
*Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms
[[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=
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*Luing
*Luing