May 1, 2020 · All dairy breeds are known for being mean. Angus and Hereford were known to be gentle back in the mid 1900's, but since that time have been bred for increased beef production while …

Nov 5, 2014 · What are the best breeds of cows to raise for beef that are very cold hardy? Like alaska cold hardy?

Aug 2, 2005 · Its a tough call, but remember this, brown swiss is the type of dairy animal that can eat all hay, little grain and do well. They love hay, they will eat hay any day. Swiss have the strongest feet …

Jan 27, 2007 · The other dairy breeds, like the Ayrshire, Shorthorn, Normande, and Holstien do not have yellow fat, or tallow. These breeds and crosses of them produce viable, marketable dairy beef steers. …

Oct 1, 2005 · A great many, perhaps most, of the European breeds were in their original forms triple purpose cattle: beef, milk, and draft. If a crofter requires a great deal of milk for cheese making a …

Nov 24, 2017 · Also, more muscular cows such as the continental breeds (charolais, Simmental, limousin, etc) will eat more. We are also breeding more and more muscle into supposedly maternal …

Aug 26, 2011 · Just curious what ya'll think is the meanest breed? I've heard some real horror stories about Jersey's and Holsteins. What about you guys?

Dec 4, 2010 · Alot of new cattle breeds have been started by crossing the two differant breeds and coming up with a superior breed, good traits from each breed. I do think that some breeds can be …

Jan 20, 2009 · I'm looking at starting a fold of Highland cattle, and I need to know at what age a heifer can be bred and at what age a young bull can begin to breed? Thanks!

Aug 15, 2005 · A springer is simply a long-bred cow. Makes no difference whether she is a first-calf heifer or an aged cow, a springer is a springer. Reason for selling? Too many cows, not enough hay. …