Standard BreedsofBeef Cattle

cattle breeds

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Early maturing; transmits polled character; high dressing percentage; high proportion valuable cuts.

Greatest weight for age; dress out well at slaughter; quiet disposition; strong milking tendencies.

Prepotent; adapted to rugged regions; high carcass value; valuable hide.

Characteristics similar to Shorthorn except polled; some strains dual purpose.

Best grazing breed; matures early; fattens rapidly; good weight for age.

Strictly dual purpose; fair grazers; early maturing.


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