Livestock species
Beef Cattle Breeds
Compare Beef Cattle breeds by purpose, size, and temperament. Choose a breed for its full profile and raising tips.
Angus
Northeastern Scotland, especially Aberde...
Brahman
United States, developed from cattle of...
Charolais
Charolais region, France
Dexter
Ireland
Gelbvieh
Bavaria, Germany
Hereford
Herefordshire, England
Highland
Scotland
Limousin
Limousin region of France
Red Angus
Scotland, developed as a separate US reg...
Shorthorn
Northeastern England, especially the cou...
Simmental
Switzerland, in the Simme Valley.
Texas Longhorn
Texas, United States
Wagyu
Japan
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