A beefmaster is a person who raises cattle for breeding of specific cattle. And are raised for their beef.
A mature Beefmaster cow will weigh between 1300-1500 lbs with bulls weighing almost 2000 lbs.
Most cattle that are thought of when the term "southwest" is mentioned are the Texas Longhorn and Hereford breeds. Other cattle that do well in that area are Brahman-bred cattle like Beefmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Brangus, and others.
Beefmasters were originated in Falfurrias, Texas by a man named Tom Lasater. They were recognized as a breed by the Federation of Agriculture in 1954.
Beefmasters were originated in Falfurrias, Texas by a man named Tom Lasater. They were recognized as a breed by the Federation of Agriculture in 1954.
They are known as the "profit breed". Beefmaster cattle are 50% Brahman, 25% Hereford, and 25% milking shorthorn. They were developed to withstand high heat temperatures, and originated in Texas. They are dual purpose (they can be used for milk production or beef production), they have a great disposition, fertility rates, carcass weight, and a good carcass conformation.
Texas Longhorns, Herefords, Red Angus, Brahmans or any other cattle that have Brahman-breeding in them like Beefmaster, Brangus, Droughtmaster, Simbrah, Braford, etc.
The average weight of Beefmasters vary between 1300 and 1800 lbs for the cows, and 2300 to 2700 lbs for bulls.
The natural lifespan for a cow is around 15 to 20 years.
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Longhorns can live past the age of 20 if they are well-cared for and have plenty of room to roam and graze.
Brahman cattle can live over 15 years of age, often up to and over 20 years.