Angus - British breed with highest number of registrations in the US. Noted for mothering ability and carcass marbling, Brahman - Bos Indicus breed known for heat and insect tolerance, Brangus - Developed in the US, made up of 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus. Bred for heat tolerance of Brahman and maternal and carcass traits of Angus, Charolais - High growth breed originally from France known for muscle and cutability, Chianina - Developed in Italy. Known for size and growth, referred to as the tallest breed of cattle, Gelbvieh - Developed in Germany, originally considered a dual purpose breed. Has good carcass cutability and relatively early puberty, Hereford - Can be horned or polled. Hardy British breed which in recent years combined polled and horned associations, Limousin - Developed in France with moderate growth rate and frame size and high carcass cutability, Maine-Anjou - Developed in France by crossing the Durham and the Mancelle breeds. Has good muscling., Red Angus - From Scotland, considered maternal with good terminal related performance, Red Poll - Originally developed as a dual purpose breed in England that would possess moderate size, would fatten quickly and also produce a good milk supply, Salers - Found in ancient cave drawings dated 7,000 years ago in France. Considered to be one of the oldest and most genetically pure of all the European breeds., Santa Gertrudis - Developed in Texas by crossing the Brahman (3/8) and Shorthorn (5/8) breeds. Became first official breed developed in the US known for heat tolerance and maternal, Shorthorn - Originated in England, with three distinct color patterns, considered a maternal breed, Simmental - Originally developed in Switzerland for meat, milk, and draft. Now noted for high growth rate, milking ability, and carcass cutability, Texas Longhorn - Due to its natural selection and adaptation, this breed is considered to be a survival of the fittest breed. Known for being hardy, aggressive and adaptable.,

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