Criollo cattle

Criollo (or Creole) is a group of cattle breeds descended from Iberian stock imported to the Americas. The cattle were imported through the Columbian Exchange during his second visit to the Caribbean. Criollo cattle thrive in semi-arid and arid climates, allowing them to dominate both North and South America. Additionally, the cattle need wide ranges to roam and forage for food. Thus, areas such as the Texas and the Argentine Plains (Las Pampas) are preferred lands for cattle ranching. The hardiness of the Criollo and versatility of habitable environments allowed the cattle to become prominent in the North and South American beef industry.

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