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From the An Sci OkState University Breeds of Livestock site on Angus cattle:
Origin
"There are three distinct and well-defined breeds of polled cattle in the United Kingdom. These breeds are the Aberdeen-Angus, the Galloway, and the red polled Norfolk and Suffolk breed that is found in England. Polled cattle apparently existed in Scotland before recorded history because the likeness of such cattle is found in prehistoric carvings of Aberdeen and Angus. Historians state that there were hornless cattle in Siberia centuries earlier. A hornless race of cattle was depicted in Egypt by sculptors and painters of that ancient civilization. Some historians feel that the Aberdeen-Angus breed and the other Scottish breeds sprang from the aboriginal cattle of the country and that the breeds as we find them today are indigenous to the districts in which they are still found.
"Early Scottish Cattle. Although little is known about the early origin of the cattle that later became known as the Aberdeen-Angus breed, it is thought that the improvement of the original stock found in the area began in the last half of the 18th century. The cattle found in northern Scotland were not of uniform color, and many of the cattle of the early days had varied color markings or broken color patterns. Many of the cattle were polled, but some few had horns. The characteristics we commonly call polled was often referred to in the old Scottish writings by the terms of 'humble,' 'doddies,' 'humlies,' or 'homyl.'"
In the link below, is a more in-depth look at the history of how the Angus cattle became a breed.
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Can a black angus be a purebred with a white face?
NO! Black Angus can ONLY be ALL black in order to be deemed purebred. Also, an animal that is deemed to be Black Angus MUST have DNA tests done on the animal, the sire and the dam to prove that it is indeed purebred and not a composite. The animal you are talking about is a composite breed, which is a result from crossing Hereford with Angus, or even crossing Angus with a Hereford-Angus F1 cross.
Does a cow have to be fully black to be an Angus cow?
No. Angus is merely a breed, not a "primary" representation of black colouration. Here's a list of other breeds that come in black: - Kerry - Dexter - Charolais (yes, surprise surprise!) - Gelbvieh - Limousin - Chiangus - Maine Anjou - Salers - Simmental - Canadienne - Holstein - Corriente - Galloway - Irish Black - Welsh Black - Brangus - American - Ranger - Beefalo - Beefmaster and any others I couldn't think of off-hand. However, if you are referring to the breed standards of qualifying as an Angus cow, yes. Angus cattle have to be all black in order to be qualified as Angus. However since there are many breeds that come in black (among those, breeds that have been bred-up to fullbloods with the influence of Angus genes), a DNA test must be done on those Angus cattle to truly determine whether they are of pure Angus blood and not of a composite breed.
What age are Angus cows able to breed?
An Angus cow is able to breed anytime she is not pregnant and in heat.
What is the origin of an Angus bull?
The Angus bull is part of the Angus breed, which originated in Aberdeen, Scotland.
What part of the cow does angus come from?
Angus is not any part of a cow. Angus is a BREED of "cow" or bovine, specified by the colouration and genetics that determine whether an Angus cow is purebred or not. Angus cattle are always all black, unlike other breeds that have followed the black trend like Simmental, Gelbvieh, Maine Anjou, Charolais, Limousin and Salers who, traditionally are not black. Please see the related links below for more info.
Is angus just a steer?
Absolutely not! Angus is a breed, which encompasses not just steers, but also cows, bulls, heifers and calves of the same breed. The Angus breed are black polled cattle that originated from Scotland and is the breed that has gained huge popularity in the United States.
Is the Angus cattle a cross breed?
The Red Angus was originally created by crossing Celtic Shorthorn with Black Angus to produce an animal that was more beefier and could be used for draft purposes. The breed itself likely has had other breeds infused into it to further enhance certain qualities such as Simmental, Limousin and others.
Is Black Angus in reference to black angus steak a registered trademark?
Not in the USA. In fact, the term "black angus" is a breed of cattle, and as such would be a descriptive term dedicated to the public domain (not proprietary) with respect to beef. However, an unusual combination with "black angus" or a suggestive or arbitrary reference could become a trademark, especially if applied outside of the red meat trades (e.g., Black Angus has been registered for whiskey, cutlery and pet food). Similarly, "Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Restaurant" has a family of brands, registered since the 1960s.
What is angus made of?
Angus is merely a black breed of beef cattle..The beef from angus cattle has a unique flavor, somewhat different from other beef breeds..
What breeds were involved in making the black Angus?
No breeds were involved in the creation of this breed.
Which breed of animals are known as Angus?
The Angus is a breed of cattle
What breed is a pure black cow?
Here are a list of breed possibilities, because there is more than one breed that can make black cattle: Angus Holstein x Angus Angus x Simmental Angus x Limousin Angus x Gelbvieh Angus x Maine Anjou Angus x Salers Brangus Dexter Full-blood Simmental Full-blood Limousin Full-blood Gelbvieh Full-blood Main Anjou Full-blood Salers Galloway Kerry Canadienne Brown Swiss x Holstein Texas Longhorn Angus x Red Angus Angus x Brahman Spanish Fighting cattle American Anatolian Black Jamaican Black Andalusian Black Black Iberian Aluie-Ata cross Australian Friesian Sahiwal Australian Lowline Australian Milking Zebu Beefalo Black Berrendas Chinampo Corriente Florida Cracker/Pineywoods German Angus Herens Morucha Welsh Black Irish Black And many others.
Can a black angus be a purebred with a white face?
NO! Black Angus can ONLY be ALL black in order to be deemed purebred. Also, an animal that is deemed to be Black Angus MUST have DNA tests done on the animal, the sire and the dam to prove that it is indeed purebred and not a composite. The animal you are talking about is a composite breed, which is a result from crossing Hereford with Angus, or even crossing Angus with a Hereford-Angus F1 cross.
Can you drink milk from Black Angus cow?
A cow is a cow. Milk is milk. Quantity and butterfat content will vary with each breed. Black angus is a breed. Drink Up!
What is a Hornless breed of cattle with shaggy black coat bred for beef?
Aberdeen Angus.
Are black cows real?
Yes. Ever heard of Black Angus? That is a breed with black cows. Same with Galloway, Dexter, Kerry, and others.
Does a cow have to be fully black to be an Angus cow?
No. Angus is merely a breed, not a "primary" representation of black colouration. Here's a list of other breeds that come in black: - Kerry - Dexter - Charolais (yes, surprise surprise!) - Gelbvieh - Limousin - Chiangus - Maine Anjou - Salers - Simmental - Canadienne - Holstein - Corriente - Galloway - Irish Black - Welsh Black - Brangus - American - Ranger - Beefalo - Beefmaster and any others I couldn't think of off-hand. However, if you are referring to the breed standards of qualifying as an Angus cow, yes. Angus cattle have to be all black in order to be qualified as Angus. However since there are many breeds that come in black (among those, breeds that have been bred-up to fullbloods with the influence of Angus genes), a DNA test must be done on those Angus cattle to truly determine whether they are of pure Angus blood and not of a composite breed.
