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Why is cattle bred by artificial selection?
In order to give them optimal traits that will make them more resistant to disease and sickness.
How many different breeds of cattle are in the US today?
There are over 100 breeds of cattle found in the US, there are over 900 breeds of cattle in the world.
Are dairy cows disease resistant?
No. Dairy cows, especially those that have been "improved" for more conventional and commercial dairy farming are actually less disease resistant than their heritage ancestors or other breeds that are more heritage-type animals than commercial Jerseys or Holstein cattle. Commercially-raised dairy cows are susceptible to any and all diseases unless they are vaccinated and/or properly cared for and fed to prevent such disease from occurring. Mastitis, Milk Fever, Ketosis, Johnes Disease, Foot and Mouth Disease, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Bovine Viral Diarrhea, and Tuberculosis are just some diseases that dairy cattle can get.
What are the most insect resistant cattle breeds?
The following breeds are considered, by popular demand, to be the "most docile" breeds of cattle:Brown SwissBraunviehHerefordRed PollJersey (more the females than the males)GallowayShorthornTexas LonghornMurray GreySpeckle ParkWhite ParkBritish White
What cattle breeds have buffalo in them?
The only breeds of cattle with buffalo DNA is the Beefalo, this is breeding a buffalo bull with a beef cow.
What has the author Raymond Brown Becker written?
Raymond Brown Becker has written: 'Dairy cattle breeds' -- subject(s): Breeding, Cattle, Dairy cattle, Dairy cattle breeds, History
What are cattle breeds?
African breeds: gudali, ndama, red bororo etc
Why are local cattle breeds preferred for cross breeding?
Local cattle breeds are much more easily attainable than those that are not local.
How many Cattle dogs are in the world?
There are over 900 breeds of cattle in the world.
Is there 920 breeds of cattle?
Yes, at least that.
What are three cattle breeds?
African breeds: gudali, ndama, red bororo etc
What kind of cattle are Continental cattle?
Continental cattle are the cattle that were imported from Europe to improve the growth rate and leanness of existing breeds. Continental beef breeds are as follows: Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
