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Cattle breeds fall into two main types, which are regarded as either two closely related species, or two subspecies of one species. Bos indicus (or Bos taurus indicus ) cattle, commonly called zebu, are adapted to hot climates and originated in the tropical parts of the world such as India, Sub-saharan Africa, China, and Southeast Asia.
In New Zealand, Murray Greys have been favoured because of their resistance to facial eczema, which is a problem in other cattle breeds. [7] In 1963, negotiations were made to have the similar Tasmanian Grey beef cattle accepted into the Murray Grey, but the two organizations did not combine until 1981.
See also: List of cattle breeds. ... Cattle breeds originating in Australia (14 P) ... Cattle breeds originating in New Zealand (2 P)
Pages in category "Cattle breeds originating in Australia" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Pages in category "Lists of Australian and New Zealand domestic animal breeds" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
B+LNZ Genetics was founded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd with funding provided by sheep and beef levy payers and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. [5] [6] [7] B+LNZ also receives funding from third parties such as meat processors, breed societies, and other commercial entities involved in the sheep and beef industry.
The gross value of the Australian cattle and calf production totalled $14.3billion in 2015–16, which is approximately 50% of total value of Australian livestock industries. [6] A regional report on the Northern Australian beef industry indicates that by 1996–97, 10% of the North-West herd were Charbray out of the 23 different bull breeds. [12]
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