Cattle Breeds & Terminology Puzzle

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