Beef Cattle Breeds Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. This breed originated in England and is red in color with a white face, head, legs and underline.
  2. 8. This breed originated in France and is dark red-black with white markings.
  3. 9. Originated in the United States and is a composite breed made of brahman, hereford and shorthorn.
  4. 10. This breed originated in France and is traditionally white in color. Also its heavily muscled and coarse looking.
  5. 11. This breed was Developed in the United States and is usually light gray or red to black in color. Known for mothering abilities and for being heat and insect resistant
  6. 12. This breed is native to Scotland and can be red or black in color. Also know for its marbling ability.
  7. 13. This breed originated in England and is white to red in color. It was originally used as a dual purpose breed for meat and milk.
  8. 15. This breed is known as the oldest breed of cattle in the world and was first recorded in Switzerland and is known for its maternal characteristics.
  9. 16. This breed is native to South- Central France and is Golden-red to red-brown or black in color. Its larger bodied than Angus and known for its ability to live in harsh climates.
Down
  1. 1. Originated in the United States and is a composite breed made of brahman and angus.
  2. 2. these breeds are of British or European decent.
  3. 3. originated at the King Ranch in South Texas. It is knows for its heat tolerance and is composed of brahman and shorthorn.
  4. 4. known as Japanese Cattle and known for it the marbling in it meat.
  5. 6. This breed originated in the US and comes in various colors. It is known for Low Birth Weights and Calving ease for Heifers and almost went extinct in 1927.
  6. 7. Originated in the United States and is a composite breed made of brahman and simmental
  7. 11. This breed was developed in the 16th century in Scotland and has good marbling ability. Often referred to as "Belties"
  8. 14. the breeds are known for loose skin and large ears, as well as for being heat and insect resistant.