American Angus

American Angus
Conservation statusDAD-IS (2021): not at risk
Other namesBlack Angus
Country of origin
  • United States
Distributionall 50 states
Usebeef
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    748 kg:105
  • Female:
    638 kg: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.:730:238