American Angus

American Angus
Conservation statusDAD-IS (2021): not at risk[1]
Other namesBlack Angus
Country of origin
  • United States
Distributionall 50 states
Usebeef
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    748 kg[2]: 105 
  • Female:
    638 kg[2]: 105 
Coatblack
Horn statuspolled
  • Cattle
  • Bos (primigenius) taurus

The American Angus is an American breed of beef cattle. It derives from the Scottish Aberdeen Angus population, but may only be black; red-coated individuals may not be registered with the American Angus Association, but can be registered as Red Angus.[3]: 730 [4]: 238 

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