Cattle Breeds Crossword

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  1. 1. A beef breed that is red with white markings on the head, chest, belly, and legs. They are known for docility, mothering ability, and longevity.
  2. 3. Dairy breed commonly used for cheese and butter production due to their high fat content in their milk. They are good for crossing with beef cattle.
  3. 4. A white or tan beef cow that is commonly used as a terminal sire for their high growth and muscle development.
  4. 7. Red beef cattle originally raised for milk, now used for beef. They are known for calving ease, maternal efficiency, and carcass merit.
  5. 9. Dark red beef cattle with white markings usually on their rear legs and bellies. They are large, well muscled, and good milking but are not known for calving-ease (CE).
  6. 10. A red or black beef breed commonly crossbred and known for docility, mothering ability, milk, and fertility.
  7. 11. A wite beef breed that is known for being the largest framed and is commonly crossed with british breeds to add performance and growth potential.
  8. 13. A beef cow that are a red that fades down their body. They are a very lean breed known for high meat yield but little marbling.
  9. 14. A dairy breed that is less common that the Holstein but is still raised in northern states like wisconsin. They are known for docility and can be a range of colors.
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  1. 1. The most common dairy cattle breed in the USA. They are black and white and have been selectively bred for decades for milk production.
  2. 2. Dairy breed used largely for cheese and butter production. They tend to be very efficient and are typically brown and white.
  3. 5. The most popular beef breed in the U.S.A They can be red or black and are known for good maternal and carcass traits.
  4. 6. A beef breed that were originally white and tan but are now more commonly black with some white
  5. 8. Common in show industry but not production. They can be red, "blue", white or roan. Historically this beef breed has been popular for milk or dual use.
  6. 12. A brown and white dairy cow that is moderately framed and known for being "easy-doing". They do very well grazing on low quality grassland.