Cow Breed Quiz

1. A farmer describes large brown-to-gray dairy cattle whose breed originated in the Swiss Alps. Which breed is being described?

2. A dairy herd is made up of large, black-and-white cattle known for producing high volumes of milk. Which breed best fits that description?

3. A rancher in a hot climate wants cattle with strong heat tolerance, loose skin, and a prominent shoulder hump. Which breed is the closest match?

4. A producer wants an established breed combining Angus ancestry with Brahman ancestry. Which breed should the producer investigate?

5. Which dairy breed originated on the Channel Island of Jersey?

6. Which Scottish breed is recognized by its long, shaggy coat and ability to cope with cold, exposed conditions?

7. Which breed is identified by a broad white band around the middle of an otherwise black body?

8. Which Scottish beef breed is commonly black or red and naturally lacks horns?

9. At a beef-cattle sale, you see animals with red bodies and distinctive white faces. Which breed is most strongly associated with that pattern?

10. Which composite beef breed was developed using Brahman, Hereford, and Shorthorn ancestry?

11. A beef producer is evaluating large, muscular cattle with white or cream coats from a French breed. Which breed best matches those clues?

12. A cheesemaker wants milk from the Channel Island breed especially associated with a golden color caused by beta-carotene. Which breed fits the description?

13. Which American heritage breed is famous for exceptionally long, sweeping horns and a close association with Texas cattle history?

14. Which British breed includes red, white, and roan cattle and has historically been developed for both milk and beef production?

15. A buyer is comparing French beef breeds and finds muscular cattle traditionally known for golden-red coloring rather than the cream-white coloring of Charolais. Which breed is the better match?

16. A Scottish dairy farm keeps red-and-white cattle from a breed developed in the county of Ayr. Which breed are they?