# Livestock Breed Reference

Use this file when the user asks about breed selection, characteristics, weights, or
suitability for meat / milk / wool / dual-purpose production.

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## Bovine

| Name | Origin | Aptitude | Adult weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holstein Friesian | Países Bajos | milk | 680–770 kg (cows) | Top dairy breed worldwide; black-and-white; angular body |
| Angus | Escocia | meat | 550–700 kg | Fully black; polled; excellent marbling |
| Hereford | Inglaterra | meat | 550–700 kg | Red body, white face; hardy, adapts to varied climates |
| Simmental | Suiza | meat + milk | 600–800 kg | Dual-purpose; red-and-white; high output |
| Brahman | India / EE.UU. | meat | 600–900 kg | Dorsal hump; pendulous ears; heat- and tick-resistant |
| Criollo Lechero Tropical | América Latina | milk | 350–500 kg (cows) | Adapted to tropics; resistant to local parasites and diseases |

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## Ovine

| Name | Origin | Aptitude | Adult weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorper | Sudáfrica | meat | 70–120 kg | Fast weight gain; black head, white body; prolific |
| Merino | España | wool + meat | 55–90 kg | Famous for fine wool; thrives in arid zones |

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## Caprine

| Name | Origin | Aptitude | Adult weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nubian | África / Gran Bretaña | milk + meat | 60–80 kg (does) | Roman nose; long pendulous ears; high-fat milk |

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## Porcine

| Name | Origin | Aptitude | Adult weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrace | Dinamarca | meat | 250–350 kg | Long body; lop ears; excellent lean meat yield |

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## Selection Guide

- **Milk production** → Holstein Friesian (temperate), Criollo Lechero Tropical (tropical), Nubian (goats)
- **Meat production (tropical)** → Brahman crosses, Dorper (sheep), Angus / Hereford (temperate)
- **Dual-purpose** → Simmental (cattle)
- **Fine wool** → Merino
- **Heat & parasite resistance** → Brahman, Criollo Lechero Tropical