Cattle Breeds in UK Flashcards

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Holstein Friesian Dairy Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Continental Europe, more specifically Holland		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	large cows (650-750kg) distinct colour patterns of predominately black and white, although red and white variants do occur good-natured, docile high lifetime yield		Link to Article
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?	Milk Yield – average 8,700 litres 3.9% butterfat, 3.2% protein		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Jersey Dairy Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	most likely Continental Europe, shares ancestry with breeds from France		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	small cows, (400-450kg) light brown in colour but range from grey to mulberry black nose bordered by white muzzle less susceptible to lameness due to black feet high quality milk, rich in protein, minerals and trace elements and rich in colour		Link to Article
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?	5,600 litres yield 5.4% butterfat, 3.8% protein		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Ayrshire Dairy Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Great Britain, specifically the County of Ayr in Scotland		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	medium sized cows (500-600kg) red and white in colour which vary in shade from very light to very dark mahogany 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 dehorned as calves, adaptable to all management systems hardier than other breeds able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions		Link to Article
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?	6,900 litRes yield 4.1% butterfat, 3.3% protein		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Limousin Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Continental Europe, more specifically Massif Central in France		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	relatively small head with a broad forehead and muzzle golden red with a lighter colour on the inside of thighs, around eyes and at end of the tail may have black genetics, with a coat colour that changes toward black as the calf ages yellow at the base and darken at the tips, but most cattle are dehorned 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		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms Mature Cows – 650+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Charolais Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Continental Europe, more specifically the Charolles region of France		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	white to wheaten coat colour with a pink muzzle and pale hooves short, broad head with horns (usually dehorned) heavily muscled loins and haunches excellent conformation, growth rates and KO% good temperament produce large calf’s that can present a problem at calving time, especially if mated to heifers		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Aberdeen Anugus Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Great Britain, specifically Aberdeenshire, Scotland		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	black coat colour, may have a red tinge but black is the dominant colour naturally polled excellent conformation and growth rates renowned for producing lean tissue with marbling fat known for good temperament and longevity		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Simmental Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Continental Europe, more specifically Simme Valley of Switzerland		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	vivid gold-red coat colour with white white colour head and pigmentation around the eyes (often like an eye-patch) can be horned or polled heavy dewlap, heavily muscled docile and good mothering instinct adaptable for variety of conditions excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 1,100+ kilograms Mature Cows – 700+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Belgian Blue Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Continental Europe, more specifically Belgium		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	coat colours may vary from white, blue roan, black or black and white known for their “double muscling” on their shoulders, back, loin and rump very high incidence of dystocia relatively short gestation period and low calf weight excellent conformation, growth rates and KO%		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 1,000+ kilograms Mature Cows – 850+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Hereford Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Great Britain, specifically the Border region of England and Wales		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	distinctive red coat and white face, crest, dewlap and underline short, thick horns that curve downward; there is now a polled strain smaller than other continental breeds early maturity and longevity 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		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 800+ kilograms Mature Cows – 550+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Galloway Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Great Britain, specifically the Galloway region of Scotland		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	naturally polled thick, woolly undercoat and stiffer overcoat. 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		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms		Link to Article

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What is the name of this breed? Is it a dairy or beef breed?	Luing Beef Breed		Link to Article
Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?	Great Britain, specifically Scotland		Link to Article
What are the characteristics that define this breed?	ability to calf in adverse weather conditions naturally polled with good strong feet and bone structure bred for extensive farming require little supplementary feeding. docile, long living and have a strong mothering instinct		Link to Article
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?	Mature Bulls – 700+ kilograms Mature Cows – 400+ kilograms		Link to Article