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Breeds of Livestock
Beef Breeds
- Originated in Germany, France, Austria and Italy; came to U.S. in 1968
- most popular U.S. breed behind Brahmans
- Characteristics
- large, dual purpose
- fawn to deep red, brown, black or silver with white faces and markings
- Advantages
- mothering ability
- rapid growth
- milking ability
- disposition
- lean
- Disadvantages
- carcass quality at 1000 lbs
- feed efficiency
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See additional examples of the Simmental breed.
For more information about this breed, see:
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