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Cattle Breed Explorer
Filter U.S.-relevant beef, dairy, and dual-purpose breeds by purpose and traits, then open a guide or compare side-by-side.
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Open compare tool →Angus
Beef · Mature cow 1,100–1,450 lb
The dominant British beef breed in U.S. commercial herds, valued for marbling, maternal traits, and a deep genetic base.
Fast-growingEasy calvingGrass-fed suitabilityCold tolerantHereford
Beef · Mature cow 1,050–1,400 lb
A docile British beef breed known for foraging ability, hardiness on range, and the classic red body with white face.
Easy calvingGrass-fed suitabilityCold tolerantSimmental
Dual purpose · Mature cow 1,300–1,700 lb
A large continental breed used for growth, milk, and versatile beef or dual-purpose programs.
LargeFast-growingHigh milk productionShorthorn
Dual purpose · Mature cow 1,100–1,450 lb
A historic British dual-purpose breed with distinct beef and milking lines still used in grass-based herds.
Easy calvingHigh milk productionGrass-fed suitabilityJersey
Dairy · Mature cow 800–1,000 lb
A small dairy breed famous for high butterfat and protein milk and excellent feed efficiency per unit of milk solids.
SmallHigh milk productionHeat tolerantHighland
Beef · Mature cow 900–1,200 lb
A hardy, long-coated Scottish breed built for cold, wet, poor grazing — thrifty and calving-easy, slower to finish.
SmallCold tolerantGrass-fed suitabilityEasy calvingLonghorn
Beef · Mature cow 900–1,250 lb
An American heritage breed prized for heat and drought hardiness, calving ease, longevity, and distinctive horns.
Heat tolerantGrass-fed suitabilityEasy calving
Frequently asked questions
Which cattle breeds can I compare?+−
The explorer includes major beef and dual-purpose options such as Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shorthorn, Jersey, Highland, and Longhorn, with more guides as content expands.
Do breed pages give stocking rates?+−
They provide planning weights and links into stocking and heat tools with breed-aware defaults — always adjust for your forage and management.