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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Brahman cattle was widely introduced into Australia from North America in 1933 as it was a breed well-suited for the tropics for their heat and drought tolerance. [3] They are medium-sized and calves grow into lean-carcass cattle, however its beef quality is inferior to other specialised beef breeds.
The Black Baldy is a type of cross-bred beef cattle. It is traditionally produced by crossing Hereford bulls on Aberdeen Angus cows. [1]: 29 These cattle are commonly reared in Australia [2]: 190 and New Zealand. In North America, the term Black Whiteface is also used in some regions. [citation needed]
However, as of 2017, the New Zealand Government still provides state investment in infrastructure which supports agriculture. [5] Pastoral farming is the major land use, but a significant amount of land is also devoted to horticulture. New Zealand is a member of the Cairns Group, which is seeking to have free trade in agricultural goods. [6]
The Droughtmaster is an Australian breed of beef cattle. It was developed from about 1915 in North Queensland by crossing zebuine cattle with cattle of British origin, principally the Beef Shorthorn. It was the first Australian taurindicine hybrid breed; [3]: 171 it is approximately 50% Bos indicus and 50% Bos taurus. [4]