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Brown Swiss
This is a well-balanced cow breed that adapts well to a harsh outdoor environment. The brown Swiss exhibits a strong physique and is used for both dairy and meat production. Mature brown Swiss bulls are moderate in size and weigh between 1,800 and 2,500 pounds. Both pure-bred brown Swiss and brown Swiss-cross cattle are able to efficiently convert grass into beef.
Guernsey
The Guernsey is a calm breed that has a longer lifespan than most other breeds of cattle. The Guernsey is renowned for its golden-colored milk, which may reduce the risk of certain cancers. The Guernsey possesses a well balanced body, which contributes toward high-quality beef production.
Holstein
This breed of cow is easily recognizable by its trademark black-and-white color. Although best known for their milk production, the Holstein is also used for meat production and contributes to the supply of high-quality beef worldwide. The Holstein is frequently cross-bred with beef-producing breeds to produce a meat of higher quality. Holstein cattle produce beef with a fine fiber.
Dexters
These small mountain cattle are particularly tough and require only half the amount of pasture space that a standard breed of cattle does. This miniature breed does not require supplementary feeding and is well known for beef production. Dexter heifers are mated at the early age of 15 to 18 months, and the breed is noted for trouble-free calving. Dexter cows can be bred for at least 14 years. The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center has confirmed the superiority of this cattle breed in regard to producing a high amount of beef per animal.
Aberdeen-Angus
The Aberdeen-Angus, which originated in Scotland, is a popular beef cow breed in the United States. This breed is able to convert grass into meat most efficiently and therefore gains weight quicker than a number of other breeds. The Aberdeen-Angus therefore reaches the compulsory weight in a short period of time.