Here’s an extensive table of various breeds of cattle along with their key features:
| Breed | Origin | Coat Color | Purpose | Temperament | Notable Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus | Scotland | Black | Beef production | Docile, easy to handle | Excellent marbling, tender meat |
| Hereford | England | Red and White | Beef production | Calm, friendly | Good foragers, adaptable |
| Santa Gertrudis | USA | Red | Beef production | Heat-resistant | Tropical adaptability |
| Murray Grey | Australia | Silver-Gray | Beef and Dairy | Docile, gentle | High fertility, good marbling |
| Droughtmaster | Australia | Varied | Beef production | Resilient, adaptable | Heat and tick resistance |
| Charolais | France | White | Beef production | Docile, calm | Fast growth rate, heavy muscling |
| Limousin | France | Red, Black | Beef production | Active, energetic | High feed efficiency |
| Brahman | USA | Red, Gray, Black | Beef production | Heat-tolerant | Disease and insect resistance |
| Herefordshire | England | Red and White | Beef production | Friendly, good mothers | Early maturity, high fertility |
| Gelbvieh | Germany | Red, Golden | Beef production | Gentle, docile | Good maternal instincts |
| Simmental | Switzerland | Red and White | Beef production | Calm, efficient | High growth rate, good milk production |
| Shorthorn | England | Red, White, Roan | Beef production | Calm, easy to handle | Dual-purpose breed (beef and milk) |
| Hereford Crossbreed | England/USA | Varied | Beef production | Versatile | Combines Hereford traits with other breeds |
| Charbray | USA | Varied | Beef production | Docile, good mothers | Brahman-Charolais crossbreed |
| Black Baldy | USA | Black and White | Beef production | Calm, hardy | Angus-Hereford crossbreed |
| Red Angus | Scotland | Red | Beef production | Gentle, good mothers | Same qualities as Black Angus, but in red color |
| Highland | Scotland | Varied | Beef production | Hardy, independent | Long-haired, adapted to rugged terrains |
| Blonde d’Aquitaine | France | Cream to Light Brown | Beef production | Gentle, fast-growing | Lean muscularity, efficient feed conversion |
| Chianina | Italy | White | Beef production | Docile, strong | Largest breed, high growth rate |
| Maine-Anjou | France | Red and White | Beef production | Docile, good mothers | High-quality meat, good milk production |
| Piedmontese | Italy | White | Beef production | Gentle, lean | Double muscling gene, tender meat |
| Tuli | Zimbabwe/South Af. | Red | Beef production | Adaptable, disease-res. | Heat and tick resistance |
| Wagyu | Japan | Black, Red | Beef production | Calm, marbled meat | High-quality marbling, tender meat |
| Scottish Highlander | Scotland | Red, Black | Beef production | Hardy, independent | Long-haired, adapted to harsh climates |
| Belted Galloway | Scotland | Black with White Belt | Beef production | Docile, good mothers | Unique belt of white hair around the midsection |
| Galloway | Scotland | Black, Red | Beef production | Hardy, adaptable | Double coat for winter insulation |
| Brahford | USA | Red and White | Beef production | Resilient, good mothers | Brahman-Hereford crossbreed |
| Red Poll | England | Red | Beef and Milk | Gentle, efficient | Dual-purpose breed with good temperament |
| Longhorn | England | Varied | Beef production | Hardy, strong | Distinctive long, curved horns |
| Marchigiana | Italy | White | Beef production | Docile, good mothers | Heavy muscling, good milk production |
| Romagnola | Italy | White | Beef production | Docile, heavy muscling | Hardy, fast growth rate |
| Brangus | USA | Black | Beef production | Docile, heat-resistant | Brahman-Angus crossbreed |
| Salers | France | Red | Beef production | Hardy, good mothers | Excellent foraging ability, high-quality meat |
| Gyr | India | Varied | Beef production | Heat and tick res., ac. | Bos indicus breed, resistant to hot climates |
| Zebu | India/Africa | Varied | Beef production | Resilient, heat-tolerant | Bos indicus breed, adapted to tropical environments |
Please note that this table includes a wide variety of cattle breeds from different countries and regions. Each breed possesses unique traits and characteristics that make them well-suited to specific environments and farming practices. Further research and consultation with experts would be necessary when selecting a breed that aligns with specific farming goals and conditions.