Standard Breeds of Beef Cattle
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ABERDEEN-ANGUS
Early maturing; transmits polled character; high dressing percentage; high proportion valuable cuts.
SHORTHORN
Greatest weight for age; dress out well at slaughter; quiet disposition; strong milking tendencies.
GALLOWAY
Prepotent; adapted to rugged regions; high carcass value; valuable hide.
POLLED SHORTHORN
Characteristics similar to Shorthorn except polled; some strains dual purpose.
HEREFORD
Best grazing breed; matures early; fattens rapidly; good weight for age.
RED POLLED
Strictly dual purpose; fair grazers; early maturing.