University:
Texas A&M University
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BIOL 107 | Zoology
Academic year:

2024
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imophulebf11

Teacher Requested Resource Worksheet What Breed am I? Name:____________________ Cattle Breeds Use your knowledge of cattle breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each animal below. 1. Brangus: My genetics are 5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman. 2. Braford: My genetics are 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford 3. Gelbvieh: I am a dual purpose breed produced in Germany. 4. Beefmaster: My genetics are about 50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn and 25% Hereford. Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true(T) or false(F). 5. True Guernsey cattle are dairy cattle from the Isle of Guernsey. 6. True Originated in India, Brahman cattle are very heat tolerant. 7. False Brown Swiss cattle are small beef cattle originating from Switzerland. 8. True The Longhorn was developed in the state of Texas. For each breed, determine if it is a beef, dairy or dual purpose breed. 9. Angus: Beef 10. Jersey: Dairy 11. Brown Swiss: Dairy 12. Polled Hereford: Beef 13. Shorthorn: Dual Purpose 14. Belted Galloway: Beef 15. Charolais: Beef