What are the breeds of beef cattle? A collection of pictures is attached

Beef cattle is a kind of beef-based cattle breed, which has the advantages of fast weight gain, plump physique, large meat yield, delicate and delicious meat quality. In addition to fresh beef, it can also be made into beef jerky and other non-staple foods, which are deeply loved by consumers. In recent years, there are more and more beef cattle breeders, and the number of breeds available is also increasing. Let's take a look at what beef cattle breeds are. A complete collection of pictures is attached.

1. Simmental cattle

Simmental cattle is a common breed of beef cattle, originating from Switzerland, France, Austria, Germany and other places. Simmental cattle is very strong in shape, large in physique and full in muscle. It is a good breed for both milk and meat production. In general, an adult Simmental cow can weigh up to two thousand kilograms, while a cow is slightly lighter. Simmental cattle have a higher milk yield than ordinary beef cattle, but the meat production rate is not lower than that of other beef breeds.

At present, there are many beef cattle breeds raised in many places in China, which is Simmental cattle, because its growth rate is very fast, and it is commonly seen in Inner Mongolia, Northeast China, Shandong and other places. However, Sichuan, Guangxi and other places also have aquaculture, the growth rate is slower.

2. Charolais cattle

Charolais is a large breed of beef cattle, which comes from the province of Neville and Charolais in France. It is a kind of muscle cattle with full buttocks and broad and deep breasts.

Charolais cattle can generally grow to 500 kilograms a year, the weight growth is very fast, the meat production performance is relatively good, the meat quality is delicate and lean meat is in the majority. This breed of cattle also has certain advantages, such as strong disease resistance, roughage resistance and cold resistance, but the reproductive ability is relatively weak and dystocia often occurs.

At present, there are more breeding in Henan, Liaoning and other places in China, and the breed of Charolais cattle and yellow cattle is more suitable for the breeding environment of our country, so it is also more popular.

3. Limousin cattle

Limousin cattle, which come from Limousin province in France, are also one of the large beef breeds. They have different shades of hair, dark backs, thicker horns of bulls and thinner horns of cows. Limousin cattle also has a high meat yield, especially lean meat, so it is always a popular breed of beef cattle. Limousin cattle have a strong adaptability, not fastidious on feed, can also be grazed and raised, although there is a dystocia rate, but lower than Charlotte cattle.

4. Haiford cattle

Hayford cattle is a small breed of beef cattle produced in the United Kingdom, they have well-developed forechest muscles, very plump, relatively short limbs, is a very typical physique of beef cattle.

Haiford cattle is a breed with a slightly lower beef production rate, with a general meat production rate of 60%. The beef produced by this breed of beef cattle is very fresh and tender, tastes very delicious, and is very popular with consumers. Haiford cattle is a kind of beef cattle with fast weight gain, good disease resistance and early maturity.

I believe you have a certain understanding of the four beef cattle breeds introduced above. I hope it will be helpful to you.