Breeds of Cattle

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Across
  1. 2. France origin, first recorded in the 16th century, imported to Mexico in the 1930, white golden wheat or straw in color with a pink muzzle and hooves. naturally horned but polled strains. Docility, growth ability and used in cross breading.
  2. 5. Scotland Origin, result of pairing recessive genes together, red in color, polled, calving ease, maternal, works well in cross breading.
  3. 8. Japan Origin, Bulls were brought to the USA in 1976, females brought in 1993, can be black or red in color, naturally horned, they are known for their finely marbled beef, hardy, fertile, calving ease.
  4. 9. Switzerland import can be solid red, black, or with a white face, used for Beef Production in USA.
  5. 11. England Origin, imported to Virginia in 1783, can be polled or not, known for material traits, cross breading works well.
  6. 12. England origin, first imported in 1817, red to yellowish body and white face, white is also on the underline, flank crest, switch and below the knee, and hock, crossed with Angus to make a excellent commercial cow. Can be polled or horned.
  7. 13. Scotland Origin, first imported to Kansas in 1873, primarily red but are now all black, some polled, weather adaptable, good natured and mature early.
Down
  1. 1. France Origin, first import was to Canada in 1969,introduced to US by AI, can be polled or not, known for maternal characteristics.
  2. 3. USA origin, King Ranch in Texas crossed two breeds in 1910 but wasn't considered a breed til the 1940's, solid cherry red color, polled or horned, large ears, loose skin, little hump,
  3. 4. Texas Origin, breed developed in 1908, made up with a mix of 3 breeds, red is dominate hair color, generally horned, selected for fertility, hardiness, and milk production.
  4. 6. USA Origin, Christer Columbus brough over Spanish cattle to Mexico in 1493, 200 years later descendants of these cattle were brought to Texas. Variety and combination of colors and patterns. Long distinctive horns, small birth weights, withstands heat and cold weather, can go a long ways without water.
  5. 7. India Origin, first bos indicus imported to USA in 1849, known for heat tolerance.
  6. 10. Louisiana origin, breed developed in 1932, made up of 2 breeds, black or red, generally polled, medium to large ears and moderate hump, heat tolerant and resistance to insets.