ANSC 108 exam 1 review
definition of breed - ANS-a group of animals that result from breeding and selection and
that have distinguishable characteristics. ______ have developed to provide increased
production (meat, milk, eggs, and/or wool) in a given environment
polled - ANS-naturally hornless/ no horns
Continental European Breeds - ANS-Chianina, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine
Anjou, Simmental, Texas Longhorn
British breeds - ANS-Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn
Angus - ANS-black, naturally polled, noted for marbling, largest # of annual registrations
Shorthorn - ANS-red, white, roan
cattle of swiss origin - ANS-simmental, brown swiss
goats of swiss origin - ANS-saanen
bos indicus breeds - ANS-brahmen, Brangus, simbrah, santa Gertrudis, beefmaster
Dorper - ANS-south Africa, very fertile, breeds out of season
Jersey - ANS-highest percentage of butterfat, heat and humidity resistant
Holstein-Friesian - ANS-most dominant breed of dairy cattle, unparalleled milk
production
Goat breed that produces mohair - ANS-Angora
South African Boer Goat - ANS-Fast growing, meat-type goat, white body and brown
head
breed of dairy goats with the highest milk production - ANS-saanen
breed of dairy goats with the highest butterfat milk - ANS-Nubian (Africa)
Appaloosa developed by - ANS-Developed by the Nez Perce Indians
Appaloosa - ANS--eye encircled by white
-skin is mottled irregularly with black and white (particularly around muzzle)
-hooves are narrowly striped vertically in black and white
-general purpose riding horse
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