Across
- 5. Originally used as a dual purpose breed, this breed of cattle originated in England and is sometimes called the Durham breed.
- 6. Black, polled beef cattle that originated in Scotland that is known for its high quality carcass quality.
- 8. This naturally hornless breed originated in Iowa and is red with a white face, legs and underline.
- 10. This bred originated on the Kings Ranch in Texas by crossing Shorthorn cattle with Brahman bulls.
- 11. White, horned cattle that originated in France that are known for their large frame.
- 13. A young animal of either gender.
- 14. Scientific name of cattle that are considered to be European breeds.
- 17. This bred from Germany is noted for its superior fertility and mothering ability, although they tend to have excess flesh under the
- 18. Beef cattle that originated in India and is known for their hump, loose dewlap, resistance to insects and tolerance to heat.
Down
- 1. This bred was developed entirely in nature in North America, and although known for its high fertility were near extinction in
- 2. A female that has given birth.
- 3. Scientific name of “exotic” breeds of cattle that are considered to originated from Zebu.
- 4. A female that has not given birth.
- 5. Beef cattle that have no set color pattern, have a large frame and are known for their rapid growth that originated in
- 7. Red cattle with white faces that are horned. They are docile and good foragers.
- 9. Cream to light fawn colored, small framed dairy breed with high butterfat content in milk.
- 12. Black & White cattle that is the largest framed dairy breed and highest quantity milk producer.
- 14. An intact male used for breeding.
- 15. A male that was castrated after he reached sexual maturity.
- 16. A castrated male raised primarily for meat purposes.