| The Bachaur
appears to belong to the group of shorthorned white or light-gray
cattle. The breed has very close similarity to the Hariana breed. Some
think it may be a deteriorated strain of the Hariana. The breed is
well-known for its draft qualities and ability to thrive with lower
quality feeds. The breed is found in the Bachaur and Koilpur
subdivisions of the Sitamarhi district of Bihar State, India.The Bachaur
are compact with straight backs, well-rounded barrels, short necks and
muscular shoulders. The forehead is broad and flat or slightly convex.
The eyes are large and prominent. The horns are medium-sized and stumpy.
Ears are medium-sized and drooping. The hump is compact, firm and
medium-sized. The sheath and navel flap are light and close to the body.
The dewlap is medium-sized and not so heavy. The feet are fine,
well-shaped and strong. The height of a bull behind the hump is 58-62
inches and the heartgirth measurements range from 68-72 inches. The tail
is short and thick and usually does not go far beyond the hocks. The
most common color is gray or graying white. |
|
| Baharié see Kuri |
|
 The
Baladi are a draft breed found in Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan.
They are similar to the Jaulan but are smaller. The Baladi range in
color from brown to black or pied. Approximately 30% are polled. |
|
 Since
1860, the Baltata Romaneasca, also known as Romanian Spotted Cattle,
breed has been formed as the result of a long crossing between the Grey
Romanian Cattle native breed cows with Simmental bulls imported from
Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia. The
historical provinces that offered the best breeding conditions were:
Banat, Transylvania and Bucovina. Nowadays the Romanian Spotted Cattle
is the most numerous breed in Romania.
Its color is red with white (with shades from brick red to
chestnut), yellow with white (varying from light yellow, sand to wheat
yellow ochre). Its head, limbs down the hocks and knees, the lower
barrel, the udder, the brisket, the medium and inferior third of the
tail are white. The muzzle is pink, the horns and hoops are yellow.
The occurrence of some pigmented zones on the head, limbs
and barrel are not breed impurities, these must be considered as
resulting from the Romanian Grey as maternal breed. |
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| Bannai see Kankrej |
|
 The
Barka come from the area of western Eritrea in Ethiopia and belong to
the North Sudan Zebu group. They are one of the four major breeds found
in Ethiopia. Used primarily for milk and meat production, the breed is
usually white with black spots or splashes. Occasionally red or
colorsided individuals will be seen. The breed is usually horned
although polled individuals are occasionally seen. |
|
 The
development of the Barzona began in 1942 when F.N. Bard and his wife,
at their ranch in the intermountain desert area of Yavapai County,
Arizona. They hoped to develop a breed that would be adapted to their
area which was rugged and rocky, with extreme temperatures, sparse
rainfall, and scattered feed. Said Bard, "I want to find a breed-or make
a breed of cattle, that with the same number, on the same range, will
produce more pounds of salable beef."
Modern Barzona are a medium size beef animal. Actual mature
size varies somewhat with the environment. It is distinguishable by its
longish head and may be either horned or polled. Barzona are generally
medium red, but color may vary from dark to light red, with occasional
white on the underline or switch. |
|
| Basco-Béarnais see Béarnais |
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| Batanes Black, Batangas see Philippine Native |
|
 The
Bazadais is found in the region surrounding Gironde-Landes in France.
The exact origins of this breed are unknown but it has been found in
this region for centuries. The popularity of the breed began to increase
in the late 1800's and steadily increased in numbers until World War
II. The Bazadais has been gradually changed from a sturdy work animal
into a reputable beef breed.
The Bazadais are long and heavy with the cows standing 135
cm and weighing 650 kg. The average size for the males is 145 cm in
height and 950 kg in weight. |
|
 Most
of this breed of cattle are owned by the Conservatoire des Races
d'Aquitaine. The animals are older cattle, bought because of an interest
in the breed. They are kept as potential producers of bulls and are
either approaching, or past, 20 years of age. A part of this herd used
to spend the summer in the Pyrenees, returning to the 'Ferme
Conservatoire' only for the winter.
This very special breed is still milked by some
mountain farmers. They content themselves with 7 or 8 liters of a milk
which is very rich but pale in color. The cheeses (called 'tomes') they
make from this milk look similar to the 'tomes' made from sheep or
goat's milk (and is in fact often mixed with them).
This is also a very ancient type of cow and it is
interesting to note that they were selected for breeding more for their
aesthetic qualities (especially their horns) than for any reasons of
productivity. |
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| Bechuana see Tswana |
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| Bedouin see Baladi |
|
 Beefalo
is a species cross between Bison (buffalo) and domestic cattle of any
breed. The purpose of the species cross was to blend the outstanding
qualities of the Bison with outstanding qualities of the bovine breeds
of the world.
Many individuals have tried to cross the Bison and
bovine but it was not until the 1960s that a major breakthrough took
place. The cross between the Bison and the domestic and exotic beef
breeds resulted in the best of both species coming together to produce a
superior animal.
The cross between the Bison and beef breeds combined
the superior hardiness, foraging ability, calving ease, and meat quality
of the Bison with the fertility, milking ability, and ease of handling
from the bovine. The cross has also given increased meaning to the term
of hybrid vigor. Beefalo animals can be more efficient, which can cut
input costs and improve profits.
The basis of the Beefalo program is the fullblood, an
animal which is exactly 3/8 Bison and 5/8 bovine. There is no
stipulation on the breed used to make up the 5/8 bovine, but any of the
beef breeds is generally used. |
|
 Development
of the Beefmaker by the Wright family began in 1972 on the NSW
properties Wallamumbi and Jeogla. Its breeding is based on a specially
designed genetic program which involves infusing Simmental blood with
specially selected base Herefords.
The Beefmaker program was designed to produce an animal
with faster growth rates, heavier carcass weights, an improved ratio of
lean carcass meat to fat, maximum fertility, improved lactation, and
greater stress tolerance compared to the two contributing base breeds.
After eight generations the Beefmaker has been stabilized
at 75 percent Hereford and 25 percent Simmental content. It has
established a national reputation for high conversion efficiency levels,
high carcass yields and low maintenance costs. |
|
 Beefmaster
cattle have been developed by the Lasater Ranch then headquartered in
Texas. The breeding program leading to their establishment was started
by Ed C. Lasater in 1908, when he purchased Brahman bulls to use on his
commercial herd of Hereford and Shorthorn cattle. The first of these
bulls that he used were principally of Gir breeding, although some of
the Nelore breed were also used. In 1925 he introduced Guzerat blood
into the herd.
Mr. Lasater also developed a registered Hereford herd in which
the cattle had red circles around each eye. In both his Brahman and
Hereford breeding, milk production was stressed. Following his death in
1930, the breeding operations came under the direction of his son, Tom
Lasater, who began to combine the breeding of the Brahman and Hereford
cattle and also used some registered Shorthorn bulls. After making
crosses of Brahman-Hereford and Brahman-Shorthorn, he felt a superior
animal had been produced and called the cattle "Beefmaster." The exact
pedigree of the foundation cattle was not known. The breeding operations
were carried on in multiple-sire herds nd rigid culling was practiced.
The Lasater Ranch estimates that modern Beefmaster have slightly less
than one-half Brahman blood and slightly more than one-fourth of
Hereford and Shorthorn breeding. |
|
| Begait see Barka |
|
 In
the course of their history Belarus Red cattle were repeatedly improved
by infusion of the blood of the superior related red breeds. During the
last 100 years the blood of six breeds was used, Angeln and German Red
at the end of the last and early in this century, Polish Red and Danish
Red in the twenties and thirties, and Estonian Red and Latvian Brown in
the fifties of this century. The blood of Danish Red cattle is currently
being introduced again.
The appearance of the Belarus Red cows is characterized by the
following features. The head is medium long, not wide, with a long
face. The poll is pronounced. The horns are of medium size. The neck is
thin and of moderate length. The withers are not sharp, occasionally
divided. The chest is of medium depth, wide enough. The back is level,
slightly narrow. The loin is long and level, of medium width. The
mid-part of the body is well developed. The abdomen is capacious, not
drooping. The rump is level, slightly raised. The hindquarters are of
medium length and width, with protruding hips. The legs are
comparatively thin, bony, not long, correctly set. Sometimes legs are
splayed or bowed. The udder is medium in volume, glandular, cup-shaped
or roundish. The teats are cylindrical, of medium size. The skin is
thin, elastic, mobile. The skeleton is light and strong. The musculature
is moderately developed. The conformation is harmonious and compact;
the constitution delicate. |
|
 These
cattle originated in central and upper Belgium and they, at one time,
accounted for nearly half of the cattle in the national herd. Local
red-pied and black-pied cattle were crossed with Shorthorn cattle
imported from England from 1850 through 1890. Some sources also cite the
introduction of Charolais breeding throughout the 19th century. A true
breeding policy was established in the early 20th century when the breed
was established. At one time the breed was divided into two strains,
one primarily for milk production and the other a beef animal. Selection
is now primarily for beef.
The Belgian Blue Breed of beef cattle is relatively new
to the United States but is rapidly gaining acceptance with beef
breeders and dairymen. Belgian Blue cattle as they exist today are the
result of selective genetic breeding and development conducted in
Belgium by Professor Hanset at the AI Center in the Province of Liege.
In the late fifties, a debate arose among the breeders, the question
being whether to maintain the dual-purpose type as it was or to select
for more muscling. The muscling prevailed. Concerning this critical
period, three famous AI sires are to be cited: Gedeon and two of his
grandsons Ganache and Vaiseur. From them came the model of the breed.
The Belgian Blue is a large sized animal with rounded
outline and prominent muscles. The shoulder, back, loin and rump are
heavily muscled. The back is straight, rump is sloping, tail set is
prominent and skin is fine. It has fine but strong legs and can walk
easy.
The color can be white, blue roan or sometimes black. The breed is known for its quiet temperament. |
|
 The
Belgian Red was developed in West Flanders region of Belgium. It is a
dual-purpose breed, producing both meat and milk, and is similar to the
Flemish Shorthorn.
During World War I the pastures of West Flanders were
turned into battlefields which practically eradicated the cattle
population. Two important native types, the Cassel and the
Veurne-Ambacht, were among these breeds. After the war the breeders
cooperated to form a new breed which was called the West Flemish. It
later became known as the Belgian Red. Belgian Red cattle are now found
throughout West Flanders and constitutes about 7% of the Belgian
national herd. |
|
 The
Belmont Adaptaur was developed in Australia in the 1950s from crosses
between Herefords and Shorthorns. It is selected mainly for increased
resistance to the stresses of the tropics, particularly heat and cattle
ticks.
Adaptaur bulls are early maturing and medium size. They are
relatively easy care: sleek coat, well pigmented eyes and good
resistance to heat, ticks and internal parasites.Some Adaptaurs have
extremely high resistance to cattle ticks as they carry a gene that has a
major effect on resistance. In conjunction with the Australian Hereford
Society, the frequency of the gene is being increased by embryo
transfer and assortative mating. |
|
 The
Belmont Red was bred by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organization’s (CSIRO) Division of Animal Genetics near
Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia. Its genetic background is
approximately 50 percent Africander, 25 percent Hereford and 25 percent
Shorthorn.
The breed has been developed to improve the fertility
of Bos indicus breeds while retaining the characteristics of heat and
tick tolerance. Their performance has been proven in comparison trials
on research stations in Australia and Africa.
The Belmont Red has exhibited higher fertility than
pure Bos indicus breeds and better than most other Bos indicus X Bos
taurus crosses. Their docile nature and good performance have been
recognized by Pacific Islands and the Philippines where improvement in
livestock population is carefully monitored.
Heat tolerance has remained remarkable good and tick resistance, while lower than that in pure Bos indicus, is still high. |
|
 The
Belted Galloway is essentially the same in origin and characteristics
as the Galloway, and are set apart from the Galloway by the distincitve
white belt that is thought to have been introduced by an infusion of
Dutch Belted blood, probably in the seventeenth or eighteenth century,
according to "History of the Belted Galloway Society, Inc.," The Herd
Book of the Belted Galloway Society, Inc. (vol1, 1951-1971) by A. Mims
Wilkinson, Jr
For years the belted cattle, often called "Belties," were
registered in the Polled Herd Book that was started in 1852 and
registered Aberdeen-Angus and Galloways. In 1878 the Galloway breeders
acquired rights to their portion of the herd book. Later the Dun and
Belted Galloway Association was formed. After 1951 the name of the
organization was changed to the Belted Galloway Society and dun cattle
were no longer registered.
The first Belted Galloways were imported to the United
Staes by Harry A. Prock, Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania in 1950. There have
been limited importations of the breed since that time but the number
brought have not been large.
It is claimed that the Belted Galloways are larger, milk
heavier, and grow more rapidly than the parental breed. The distinctive
white belt found in Belted Galloways often varies somewhat in width and
regularity but usually covers most of the body from the shoulders to the
hooks. The white contrast to the black coat, which may have a brownish
tinge in the summer, sets the breed apart with its striking color
pattern. The fore part of the udder may be within the white belt.
|
|
 The
Bengali originated in what is now Bangladesh and Bengal, India. It is
one of the Zebu or Bos indicus breeds native to India. The Bengali
ranges in size from small to dwarf. The image on the right side of this
page shows the size comparison between a mature Gir and Bengali animal. |
|
 The
Berrendas is a rare breed used for as guide animals for fighting bulls.
There are two varieties, the Red Berrendas (Berrenda roja andaluza) and
the Black Berrendas (Berrendas negra andaluza).
The conformation of the breed is similar to the Analusian or Retina breed, which are closely related.
Image source: Universidad de Córdoba, Spain |
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| Berrenda andaluza,
Berrenda espanolas,
Berrenda negra andaluza, Berrenda roja andaluza
|
see Berrendas (above this) |
|
 The
Bhagnari is draft type. They are found in Bhag territory in north of
district Jacobabad in Baluchistan Province. The color varies from white
to gray, deepening to almost black on the neck, shoulder and hump in
mature males. The average weight at maturity is 600 kg for the male and
480 kg for the female.
A typical Bhagnari is compact and massive having well
proportioned body and limbs, a medium head with the neck being short and
strong with a small dewlap. The ears are small and pointed. The horns
are stumpy and the sheath is tight with a small, medium hump. The back
is somewhat straight, hind quarters are wide, muscular and drooping.
There is a black switch of tail and they are suitable for heavy draught
work. |
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| Blaarkop see Groningen Whiteheaded |
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| Black and White Swedish see Swedish Friesian |
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| Black-and-white Holland see Dutch Friesian |
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| Black Canadian see Canadienne |
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| Black Pied Dutch see Dutch Friesian |
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| Black Trondheim see Blacksided Trondheim and Norland (right below this) |
|
 A
naturally polled, small-boned, coloursided cow with short legs.
Normally it is blacksided, but other colors such as red, gray, or
brindled-sided animals occur. This breed is found in northern Norway.
It is a dual purpose breed with good milk-yielding
properties. It is common to the mountain areas of Trondelag and Nordland
counties and is considered a good grazing animal that is efficient on a
high-roughage diet. |
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| Blanca Cacereña, Blanca guadianese see White Cáceres |
|
 The
Blanco Orejinegro (meaning: white black-eared) are of the Crillo type
and come from the Antioquia region of Colombia. They are white with
black points. The coloration of the breed has lead to speculation as to
its ancestory with possible connections to Wild White, Swedish Mountain,
Trondheim, Mauritius or White Italian cattle considered possible. A
more likely origin is that the breed was simply selected for the color
pattern over a period of time.
The breed is used for draft and dairy purposes on the coffee plantations of the area as well as pack animals in the mountains. |
|
 Three
strains of cattle comprise the Blonde d'Aquitaine. The are the
Garonnais strain, the Quercy, and the Blonde des Pyrenees. These cattle
are from the southwest part of France: from the plains of Garonne, the
hills of Garonne, and the Pyrenees Mountains. The Blonde d'Aquitaine
trace to cattle that were in the area in the middle ages, when blonde
cattle were used to pull carts carrying weapons and goods. There have
been infusions of Shorthorn, Charolais and Limousin breeding but this
was followed by selection back toward the original type. The cattle were
valued as draft oxen and for their meat and milk.
The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed exhibits a history of
selective breeding pressures that have resulted in the economically
valuable breed that we know today. Its muscle development, hardiness and
docility are products of its early development as a draft animal.
This well-muscled breed is covered with short, light colored
hair. The head of the Blonde d'Aquitaine is long from poll to muzzle.
The forehead and muzzle are broad, the face triangular. Horns are light
in color and thick at the base, darkening at the tip. |
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| Blonde des Pyrenees see Blonde d'Aquitaine (above) |
|
| Blue,
Blue Belgian |
see Belgian Blue-White |
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| Boenca see N'dama |
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| Bohinj Cika, Bohinjska cika see Slovenian Cika |
|
 The
Bonsmara has been scientifically bred and strictly selected for
economical production in the extensive cattle grazing regions of South
Africa. The Bonsmara has become so popular that it has grown to be
numerically the strongest beef breed in South Africa in less than 25
years.
The name "Bonsmara" was derived from "Bonsma", the man who
played a major role in the development of the breed, and "Mara", the
farm on which the animals were bred.
In summary, use the Bonsmara because it has been strictly
selected for growth, fertility and functional efficiency, being the
economically important traits emphasized by the master breeders of the
cattle industry. |
|
 Kenyan
ranchers developed the Boran from the cattle of the Borana people of
southern Ethiopia. The breed was found in southern Ethiopia, northern
Kenya and southwestern Somalia. The Boran belongs to the East African
Shorthorned Zebu type and is raised primarily for meat production.
The Boran is a medium-size Bos indicus breed that shows
high resistance to heat, ticks, and eye diseases. It can endure
scarcity of water and can live on low quality feed.
Borans are highly fertile and mature earlier than most other Bos indicus breeds, and are noted for their docility.
They are usually white or grey but are also found in red or pied. Bulls often displaying black points.
They were imported to Australia in 1990. |
|
 It
was thought that this breed had completely disappeared about 30 years
ago, when some cross-bred (but descended from the original breed)
animals were discovered in several parts of southwest France.
The program initiated by the 'Conservatoire des Races d'Aquitaine' quickly produced results. This farm
took on several cows and some bulls. The first of these bulls was selected out for artificial insemination.
The Bordelais is a dairy breed which originated from Dutch
and Breton blood. Largely extinct since the 1960's because they were
replaced by the Friesian. |
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| Bosnian see Busa |
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| Boudouma see Kuri |
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| Boyenca see N'dama |
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| Boz Step see Turkish Grey Steppe |
|
 Brafords,
like most recognized breeds today, were born of necessity - the
necessity to consistently and efficiently produce a uniform product in
specific production environments. Working with a base of Brahman cows
that were primarily Partin and Hudgins breeding, Alto Adams Jr. began
using Hereford bulls on his St. Lucie County, Florida ranch in 1947. The
resulting steer and heifer calves were outstanding, but the Hereford
bulls required to produce those calves had extreme problems with feet,
eyes and general livability. Adams quickly realized that using Hereford
bulls that were not adapted to South Florida was simply not feasible and
he began experimenting with various types of Brahman-Hereford cross
bulls. Eventually he identified Braford bulls that were producing calves
that met his needs and he used these bulls and their offspring to form
what is recognized as the Foundation Herd of the Braford breed in the
United States. Brafords are known for superior maternal ability. Early
puberty, fertility, calving ease, optimum milk production, maternal
aptitude and productive longevity have earned Brafords this
distinguished reputation. Braford cattle are approximately 3/8 Brahman
and 5/8 Hereford. |
|
 The
Brahman breed originated from Bos indicus cattle originally brought
from India. Through centuries of exposure to inadequate food supplies,
insect pests, parasites, diseases and the weather extremes of tropical
India, the native cattle developed some remarkable adaptations for
survival. These are the "sacred cattle of India," and many of the Hindu
faith will not eat meat from them, will not permit them to be
slaughtered, and will not sell them. These facts, in conjunction with he
quarantine regulations of the United States, have made it difficult to
import cattle from India into this country.
All the Bos indicus cattle are characterized by a large
hump over the top of the shoulder and neck. Spinal processes below the
hump are extended, and there is considerable muscular tissue covering
the processes. The other characteristics of these cattle are their
horns, which usually curve upward and are sometimes tilted to the rear,
their ears, which are generally large and pendulous, and the throatlatch
and dewlap, which have a large amount of excess skin. They also have
more highly developed sweat glands than European cattle (Bos taurus) and
so can perspire more freely. Bos indicus cattle produce an oily
secretion from the sebaceous glands which has a distinctive odor and is
reported to assist in repelling insects.
Brahmans very in color from very light grey or red to almost
black. A majority of the breed are light to medium grey. Mature bulls
are normally darker than cows and usually have dark areas on the neck,
shoulders and lower thighs. |
|
 The
Brahmousin breed blends the best of Limousin and Brahman
characteristics. Purebred Brahmousin are classified as five-eights (5/8)
Limousin and three-eights (3/8) Brahman. This mix has been found to be
the most widely accepted and most useful for the majority of the United
States. However, the American Brahmousin Council offers a flexible
program that allows animals that are not purebred to be recorded as long
as they are at least one-quarter (1/4) Limousin and one-quarter (1/4)
Brahman. It is important to note, that in order to be recorded as a
Brahmousin, the animal must be sired by a registered Limousin bull,
registered Brahman bull or a registered Brahmousin bull. |
|
 The
Brangus breed was developed to utilize the superior traits of Angus and
Brahman cattle. Their genetics are stabilized at 3/8 Brahman and 5/8
Angus.
The combination results in a breed which unites the traits
of two highly successful parent breeds. The Brahman, through rigorous
natural selection, developed disease resistance, overall hardiness and
outstanding maternal instincts. Angusare known for their superior
carcass qualities. They are also extremely functional females which
excel in both fertility and milking ability. |
|
 Braunvieh
is a German word meaning Brown Cattle. There were at least 12 types of
brown cattle found in the mountains of Switzerland during the 1600's.
These animals showed a wide variation in type and size depending on
where they were raised and they form the basis for the modern Braunvieh.
Focused selection began in the canton of Schwyz. By the 19th century,
breeders began to export these animals to surrounding regions. A
breeders society was formed in Switzerland in 1897 and is called
Schweizerischer Braunviehzuchtverband. In 1974, they accounted for 47%
of the cattle found in Switzerland, second only to Simmental. These
cattle have been exported throughout the world including western Europe,
former eastern block countries and Russia. In many cases the breed was
used to improve the quality of the local cattle.
In Europe, the Braunvieh are still primarily used for milk
production. In comparison to the European Holstein-Friesian they are
approximate equal in average daily gain, % milk fat, % milk protein,
calving ease and calf mortality. The Braunvieh are lower in milk yield,
muscularity, age of sexual maturity and milkability. The
Holstein-Friesian has retained more beef characteristics than the
American Holstein.
Braunvieh are various shades of brown, predominately mousy
brown, but ranging from light brown with gray to very dark brown. The
border of the muzzle is very light, as is the poll, and often a lighter
colored dorsal stripe is seen. The udder and inside of the legs and
underline also being the lighter shade. A darker, smokier shading is
often evident around the shoulders and neck compared to the rest of the
body. The switch of the tail is dark brown to black. The skin is
pigmented, the muzzle is black, and the hooves are dark and very hard.
Body weights range from 1,200 to 1,500 pounds for adult
females and 2,100 to 2,500 pounds for adult males. Steers at optimum
slaughter weight are 1,100 pounds at 13 months of age. |
|
 The
British White first came to notice in 1697 on the dispersal of the herd
at Whalley Abbey. This herd is considered the fountainhead of the breed
and was probably created by crossing a polled bull from Cleveland, in
northeast England, with the 'wild' horned white cattle of the area near
Whalley. These cattle went to Gisburne and then to Somerford around
1725. From there it spread to East Anglia which was for many years the
center of activity for this breed. The oldest existing herd,
Woodbastwick which is owned by the Cator family, is found here.
The British White and White Park cattle were listed in
the same herd book from 1921 to 1946 when a separate herd book was
started for each. Originally two types, polled and horned, were admitted
into the society, but since 1948 only polled have been accepted for
registration. The cattle, as their name implies, are white with,
normally, black points, nose, muzzle, eyelids, teats and feet. A few
cattle have all red points, which is acceptable for registration. The
British White Cattle Association of America (BWCAA) was formed in 1988
and it joins British White societies of Great Britain and Australia in
promoting and registering the polled British White cattle of the world.
There is much confusion in the United States between
the White Park breed and the British White breed. There are three
associations and cattle of the same color are accepted by all the
associations. The White Park is a horned breed and blood typing of the
White Park has shown it to be very distant in relation to most of the
modern breeds of cattle. Sources also state that the mature White Park
in Britain are, on average, 300 pounds heavier than either the British
White or the American White Park.
The British White is polled (genetically hornless), docile
and was a dual purpose breed (beef and milk) until 1950. Since then the
British Whites selection has been for beef production with carry over
heavy milk production.
The American British White cow is of moderate size, 1000 to 1500
pounds. Bulls are from 1800 to 2300 pounds. They are smooth polled
although an occasional "scur" is observed. Both bulls and cows are very
docile in nature. The cow udders are well set and tight with small black
teats. Back lines are straight and strong with a slight slope to the
tail head. The bull's scrotums are well shaped and large in size, a
38-42cm circumference in yearling bulls is normal. |
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| Brown Mountain see Braunvieh |
|
 Switzerland,
The Native Home of the Brown Swiss breed of cattle, is a very rough and
mountainous country with a total area of about 15,940 square miles.
However, about 25 percent of the area is covered with rocks, lakes,
rivers, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers, and there are only about
eight million acres of productive land of which one half is used for hay
and pasture. The Alps separate Switzerland on the southern border from
Italy, and the Jura Mountains form the boundary between Switzerland and
France. Much of the arable land of the country lies in the central
plain, which has an average elevation in excess of 1,200 feet. Here the
climate is very enjoyable most of the year with an average mean
temperature of about 50 degrees F. The plain has an annual rainfall of
approximately that of the midwestern Corn Belt region of the United
States, but in the mountainous regions the winters are very severe and
excessive rainstorms are common during the summer months.
The Brown Swiss, as we know it in the United States today,
originated in the cantons of Schwyz, Zug, St. Gallen, Glarus, Lucerne,
and Zurich of Switzerland. The canton of Schwyz was the scene of most of
the early improvement, and in Switzerland the breed is often referred
to as Schwyer or Brown Schwyzer. Unimproved cattle similar to the Brown
Swiss have been in this territory for a considerable period of time. All
the cantons in which the breeds originated are inhabited by German
speaking people, and apparently large cattle were brought in from
Germany to improve the cattle of Switzerland, which until about 1860
were often quite lacking in size. The brown cow is known as Braunvieh in
German speaking countries; Bruna Alpina in Italy, Brunedes Alpes in
France, and Pardo Suizo in Spain and Latin America including Brazil. |
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| Bruna alpina see Braunvieh |
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| Brune des Alpes see Braunvieh |
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| Buduma, Budduma, Budumu see Kuri |
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| Buša are a small
native breed with numerous strains found throughout southern Yugoslavia,
Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia and Serbia. A herdbook exists for this breed
which, in 1984, represented about 20% of the cattle population of the
country. The average cow stands 104 cm at the withers and weighs between
230 and 270 cm, while the average bull measures 115 cm at the withers
and weighs between 340 and 430 kg. Color varies according to the
regional strain. Buša from the Metohija region of Yugosalvia, for
example, are red, while the Macedonian strain is blue-gray. |
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Byelorussian Red see Belarus Red
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