Cattle

Dominant beef breed in the United States, known for superior marbling and carcass quality. Black (AAA) and Red Angus (RAAA) registered separately. Polled, adaptable, and easy-fleshing.

Zebu-type breed and the most common cattle breed in the tropics. Registered by ABBA. Heat and parasite-tolerant; foundation of many composite breeds in the southern US.

Composite breed combining three-eighths Brahman and five-eighths Angus. Registered by IBBA. Combines Brahman heat and parasite tolerance with Angus marbling and disposition.

Large, white to cream-colored French beef breed. Registered by AICA. Known for heavy muscling, rapid growth, and high yield of lean cuts.

Medium-sized dairy breed from the Channel Islands, known for high-butterfat, golden milk. Registered by AGCA. Hardy, efficient converter of forage to milk.

Classic British beef breed, easily recognized by red body and white face. Registered by AHA. Hardy, docile, and efficient foragers on pasture.

Ancient, shaggy-coated Scottish breed adapted to harsh, mountainous conditions. Registered by AHCA. Prized for lean, well-marbled beef and a distinctive look.

Premier dairy breed worldwide and the highest-volume milk producer of any breed. Registered by Holstein USA. Black and white (or red and white) markings are iconic.

Small, refined dairy breed from the Channel Island of Jersey. Registered by AJCA. Produces milk with the highest butterfat percentage of any major dairy breed.

Muscular French breed known for exceptional red meat yield and lean composition. Registered by NALF. Golden-red coloring with fine bone structure.

Heritage American breed descended from Spanish cattle, iconic for wide horn span. Registered by TLBAA and ITLA. Lean beef, strong hooves, and excellent adaptability.

Red-coated variant of the Angus breed with the same marbling and disposition traits. Registered separately by RAAA. Increasingly popular for crossbreeding programs.

Ancient British dual-purpose breed, historically important for both beef and dairy. Registered by ASA. Available in beef and milking strains. Docile and easy to work.

Large European breed known for rapid growth, heavy muscling, and dual-purpose potential. Registered by ASA. One of the most common breeds globally.

Japanese breed renowned for intense intramuscular fat marbling producing premium beef. Registered by AWA and AWBI. Highly sought in specialty and export markets.