CATTLE BREEDS

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Across
  1. 4. This breed is feed efficient, has a high growth rate, and produces lean meat. It also tends to have a nervous and unpredictable temperament.
  2. 5. This breed of cattle is 3/8 angus and 5/8 brahman.
  3. 6. This breed is made up of 25% hereford, 25% shorthorn, and 50% brahman.
  4. 9. This breed is easily identified by its long ears, humpback, and pronounced dewlap.
  5. 10. The only difference between this breed and its black counterpart is it's heat tolerance and that it is less likely to get eye cancer and sunburned udders.
  6. 12. The German translation of the breed means "yellow cattle". They are known for their early maturity.
  7. 13. The result of crossbreeding between Angus and Hereford cattle.
  8. 14. This breed of cattle has a high calving ease, are good mothers, produce high quality milk, but low milk yield.
Down
  1. 1. This white cattle from France can be easily identified by their furry ears.
  2. 2. This breed is primarily used as dairy cattle.
  3. 3. This breed is generally light to dark red with white markings on their face, underbelly, and legs below the hock. They can be horned or polled.
  4. 6. This breed was often used as a pasture ornament.
  5. 7. This breed could be identified as "Red Baldies". They are polled and have a muscular build.
  6. 8. This breed's meat is considered the best and highest quality beef on the market.
  7. 11. This breed of cattle can be identified by their white color and defined muscle.