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Guide to Common Cattle Breeds in North America Beef (2)
June 17, 2023
North America is home to a wide variety of cattle breeds, each with its own unique characteristics and uses. This guide will provide an overview of the most common cattle breeds in North America, including their history, physical traits, and uses. We will also discuss the differences between beef and dairy cattle breeds and how they are used in the beef industry. Finally, we will look at some of the challenges facing North American beef producers today.
The previous article introduced the cattle breeds that are famous for milk production. This time, let’s take a look at the special meat-producing breeds. Later, we will organize a special article on Wagyu.
🐮 Black Angus Cattle
Appearance: Medium to large, all black outer coat
Origin: Scotland
Characteristics: Known for its fat marbling, which contributes to the tenderness and flavor of the meat
Palate: Highly regarded for its exceptional tenderness, juiciness and intense flavor
PS. Red Angus cattle are red and have similar meat quality
🐂 Highland Cattle
Appearance: Long, shaggy hair and long curving horns in black, red, tabby or tan
Origin: Scottish Highlands region
Features: Adapt to rugged and harsh environments, with excellent feed intake ability
Type: A dual-purpose breed that can be used in both meat and dairy production, but is more common in beef cattle production
Taste: Known for its lean meat, good marbling and distinctive flavor
PS. Basically similar to Scottish Highland cattle
🐂 Belted Galloway Cattle
Appearance: Medium-sized breed with a distinctive white "belt" that is usually black or red
Origin: Scotland, specifically the Galloway area
Traits: Known for its hardiness, hardiness, and efficient feed intake
Taste: Tender, known for its juiciness and flavor
🐂 Charolais Cattle
Appearance: Large breed with a white or creamy white coat, muscular body, and broad build
Origin: France, specifically the Charolais region
Characteristics: Known for its fast growth rate, good feed conversion efficiency and excellent carcass characteristics
Palate: Tender, rich and marbled
🐂 Brahman Cattle
Appearance: Large breed with large, pendulous ears and loose skin, usually gray or dark brown
Origin: Indian Subcontinent
Features: Adapts to hot and humid climates, has heat resistance and disease resistance
Taste: Rougher texture, often used in processed meat products such as sausages and cans
🐂 Dexter cattle:
Appearance: Small variety, usually black, red or yellowish
Origin: Ireland
Features: small size, easy to raise and manage
Taste: The meat is tender and has a good taste and flavor
🐂 Hereford Cattle
Appearance: Medium to large breed with a red body and white face, chest and limbs
Origin: United Kingdom
Features: good adaptability, cold resistance and good meat quality
Taste: Fresh and juicy, with good taste and flavor
🐂 Piedmontese Piedmont cattle
Appearance: Medium to large breed, usually light gray or light brown in color
Origin: Italy
Features: special double muscle fibers in the muscle
Taste: Delicate, unique flavor
