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Shorthorns first came into the United States in the mid 1800's, or just before the start of the American Civil War.

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How many shorthorn are currently in the US?

There are over 20,000 head of Shorthorn cattle in the US.


What cattle breed that has been developed in both dairy and beef types came to the US from England and may be several different colors?

Shorthorn.


What are 3 predominate English beef breeds in the US?

Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn.


What food does cattle give us example beef?

Beef gives us protein.


When did Japanese Shorthorns come to the US?

It is really not known when Japanese Shorthorn cattle were imported in to the USA, as any breed from Japan, native or not, are known as Wagyu cattle, and are classified as four commercial breeds: Japanese Black, Japanese Polled, Japanese Shorthorn, and Japanese Brown. There is a report that the first four Wagyu cattle were imported into the United States in 1976, but these were Japanese Black and Brown cattle. In 1993, two male and three female Tajima cattle were imported to the US, and 35 red and black Wagyu cattle (of indiscriminate breeding) were imported in 1994.


Was cattle brought to the US because they did not originate from the US?

Yes cattle were brought to America. Dairy cattle from Europe and it is believed that beef cattle were brought over with slaves from Africa.


Are all steaks from black angus stock?

No. Steaks come from a variety of breeds, including but not restricted to Angus cattle. Simmental, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Shorthorn, Brahman, Limousin, Charolais, Maine Anjou and several other beef breeds and composite crosses of those plus these listed are raised, sold and slaughtered to be made into steaks for us to eat.


How Popular are Herefords beef cattle in the US?

Hereford cattle are the second or third most popular beef cattle in the United States, next to other more popular breeds like Angus and Charolais.


Which part of the US would you find the most cattle?

Cattle can be found throughout the US. The mid-west tends to have more dairy cows and the west more beef cattle.


Why did cattle ranches become a good job after the US Civil War?

The demand for beef


What was the first beef cattle variety developed in the US?

The Texas Longhorn, which was developed in the US from the Spanish Longhorn and other varieties of cattle from Mexico, South America and Spain.


How did cattle come to the us?

By ships.