Cattle Breeds

3. Continental breed that is red or black and commonly used for crossbreeding. Known for docility, mothering ability , milk, and fertility.
4. Swiss, Dairy cow that is not as common as the Holstein but is commonly raised in the northern states like Wisconsin. Known for docility.
5. 25% - 75% Gelbvieh, remainder Angus.
7. This dairy breed is often used for cheese and butter production. They also tend to be more efficient.
8. Most common dairy cow in the US. Known for high milk yield.
9. Red beef cattle originally bred for milk. They can contribute to calving ease, maternal efficiency, and carcass merit.
11. Most popular beef cattle breed in the US.
12. Shorthorn, Dairy breed that is used mostly in Europe but some small scale dairies use them in the US. Hair is much licker than the beef version of this breed.
14. Originally red/tan and white but it is rare in the US. They are usually black or black with white markings and knowns for rapid growth and good milk.

1. Largest framed beef breed. Commonly crossed with british breeds to provide them with performance and growth potential.
2. Common breed for showing but not commercial production. They can be blue roan, red roan, red, or white.
4. 1/2 Brahman, 1/4 shorthorn, 1/4 hereford
6. Dairy cattle commonly used for cheese and butter production due to high fat content in the milk. They also have great marbling ability and are sometimes crossed with beef cattle.
8. Red bodied and white marked beef cattle known for docility, mothering ability, and longevity.
10. Generally red that fades out, a very lean breed with high meat yield.
11. Moderately framed dairy cow that does well grazing on lower quality pastures.
13. White cattle commonly used as terminal sires due to high growth rate and muscle development.