Which of the following is a beef breed?

• A. Brown Swiss
• B. Polled Hereford
• C. Gelbvieh
• D. Rambouillet

Answer: (B)

Beef breeds are cattle selected primarily for meat production, emphasizing growth, muscling, and carcass quality rather than milk or fiber. Polled Hereford fits this role as a classic beef breed developed for efficient meat production, with the added advantage of being hornless (polled), which makes handling and safety easier in commercial herds. The other options align with different primary roles: Brown Swiss is a dairy breed known for milk yield, Rambouillet is a sheep breed used for wool and meat, and Gelbvieh is also beef-oriented but is often discussed in broader contexts as dual-purpose. In this set, Polled Hereford is the representative beef breed.