Barzona
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The Barzona are a breed of beef cattle
, developed in the United States
. They are, in approximately equal proportions, a combination of Africander, Hereford
, Beef Shorthorn
and Angus
. They have been bred to be especially hardy, having good heat, insect and disease tolerance. The Barzona was developed in Arizona in the early 20th Century.
Beef cattle
Beef cattle are cattle raised for meat production . The meat of cattle is known as beef. When raised in a feedlot cattle are known as feeder cattle. Many such feeder cattle are born in cow-calf operations specifically designed to produce beef calves...
, developed in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. They are, in approximately equal proportions, a combination of Africander, Hereford
Hereford (cattle)
Hereford cattle are a beef cattle breed, widely used both in intemperate areas and temperate areas, mainly for meat production.Originally from Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, more than five million pedigree Hereford Cattle now exist in over 50 countries...
, Beef Shorthorn
Beef Shorthorn
The Beef Shorthorn breed of cattle was developed from the Shorthorn breed in England and Scotland in around 1820. The Shorthorn was originally developed as a dual purpose breed, suitable for both dairy and beef production. However different breeders opted to concentrate on one purpose rather than...
and Angus
Angus cattle
Angus cattle are a breed of cattle much used in beef production. They were developed from cattle native to the counties of Aberdeenshire and Angus in Scotland, and are known as Aberdeen Angus in most parts of the world....
. They have been bred to be especially hardy, having good heat, insect and disease tolerance. The Barzona was developed in Arizona in the early 20th Century.