From Texas, which breed is solid red with occasional white markings, heat tolerant, and has little to no waste in meat?

• A. Santa Gertrudis
• B. Beef Master
• C. Angus
• D. Shorthorn Cattle

Answer: (A)

This item is about identifying a Texas-origin beef breed by its coat, climate adaptation, and carcass characteristics. Santa Gertrudis fits best because it was developed in Texas at the King Ranch by crossing Brahman bulls with Shorthorn cows, producing a solid red coat with only occasional white markings. The Brahman influence gives strong heat tolerance, a key advantage in hot, humid Texas conditions. They’re also bred for good growth and high carcass yield, meaning more meat with relatively little waste. Other options don’t align as closely: Angus are typically black and not Texas-origin; Shorthorn cattle are English in origin and commonly show more white patterning; Beef Master is a composite with more variable coloration and not as tightly tied to the Texas-red, heat-tolerant profile.