Aberdeen Angus

Aberdeen Angus is a naturally polled beef breed developed in Aberdeenshire and Angus in north-east Scotland. Modern animals are compact to moderately large, deep-bodied, and usually solid black, although red calves occur and are handled differently by some registries. The breed is used for beef production rather than milk, with selection historically favoring easy-fleshing cattle, maternal ability, early maturity, and carcasses that marble well on grass or grain finishing systems. In many countries the shorter name Angus is used for cattle descended from the same Scottish foundation.

On farms, Aberdeen Angus works as a straightbred herd or as a terminal and maternal cross, especially where polled calves, calving ease, and market recognition matter. They do well on pasture but still need mineral balance, sound fences, shade in hot climates, and foot care on wet or abrasive ground. Buyers usually compare calving records, estimated breeding values, temperament, scrotal size in bulls, udder quality in cows, and structural soundness rather than coat color alone.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Lineback, Mottled, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow