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The following is a list of breeds of cattle. Over 800 breeds of cattle are recognized worldwide, some which adapted to the local climate, others which were bred by humans for specialized uses. Breeds fall into two main types, regarded as either two closely related species, or two subspecies of one species. Bos indicus (or Bos taurus indicus) cattle, also called zebu, are adapted to hot climates. Bos taurus (or Bos taurus taurus) are the typical cattle of Europe, north-eastern Asia, and parts of Africa – they are referred to in this list as "taurine" cattle, and many are adapted to cooler climates. Taurus/indicus hybrids are widely bred in many warmer regions, combining characteristics of both the ancestral types. In some parts of the world further species of cattle are found (both as wild and domesticated animals), and some of these are related so closely to taurine and indicus cattle that interspecies hybrids have been bred. Examples include the Dwarf Lulu cattle of the mountains of Nepal with yak blood,[1] the Beefalo of North America with bison genetics, the Selembu breed of India and Bhutan with gayal genetics. The Madura breed of Indonesia may have banteng in its parentage.[2] The Dzo of Nepal is an infertile cattle-yak crossing which is bred for agricultural work. Like the mule which is also infertile, they have to be continually bred from the parent species.

Used for multiple purposes

Abondance (cattle)
Barrosã (cattle)
British White
Randall (cattle)
Red Poll heifers

These breeds are used for multiple purposes.

Taurine cattle (Bos taurus)

Zebu (Bos indicus)

Hybrids

Used for dairy

Brown Swiss
Holstein
Ayrshire

These breeds are primarily used for their milk, in the production of dairy.

Taurine cattle (Bos taurus)

Zebu (Bos indicus)

Hybrids

Used for beef

Angus (cattle)
Limousin (cattle)
Murray Grey heifers
Square Meater heifer
A Tasmanian Grey cow

These breeds are primarily used for their flesh, in the production of beef.

Taurine cattle (Bos taurus)

Zebu (Bos indicus)

Hybrids

Australian Brangus steer
Greyman Cattle Steers on left & in the foreground
Santa Gertrudis cows and calves

Used as draught animals

These breeds are primarily used as beasts of burden.

Taurine cattle (Bos taurus)

Zebu (Bos indicus)

Hybrids

Bred for other purposes

These breeds are used for purposes other than those listed above.

Taurine cattle (Bos taurus)

Hybrids

Feral cattle

Cattle which have reverted to a wild state.

Uncategorised breeds

Breeds in this list should be migrated to a more specific list.

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ Takeda, K. (2004). "Mitochondrial DNA analysis of Nepalese domestic dwarf cattle Lulu". Animal Science Journal. 75 (2): 103–110(8). doi:10.1111/j.1740-0929.2004.00163.x. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. ^ Lenstra, J.A. (1999). Systematics and Phylogeny of Cattle. ISBN 9780851992587. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

References

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