Across
- 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.
Down
- 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.