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What are the most common kinds of cattle used in Texas?

Beef producers use certain breeds of cattle to deal with the diverse landscape and climate of Texas. There are two major groups of cattle that influence the breeds used in Texas, Bos taurus and Bos indicus. It takes different kinds of cattle with different characteristics to produce beef across Texas and the United States.

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