This is a list of some of the cattle breeds considered in the United States to be wholly or partly of American origin. Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively American.
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Other names, if any
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American Angus[1]: 105
American Brahman[2]
American Breed[1]: 105
American Milking Devon[2]
American White Park[2]
Ankole-Watusi[2]
Barzona[2]
Beefalo[2]
Beefmaster[2]
Braford[2]
Brangus[2]
Brown Swiss[2]
Chirikof Island[2]
Corriente[2]
Dutch Belted[2]
Florida Cracker[2]
Holstein[2]
Pineywoods[2]
Randall Lineback[2]
Red Angus[2]
Red Brangus[2]
Santa Gertrudis[2]
Senepol[2]
Simbrah[2]
Texas Longhorn[2]
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