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Genetics. MA's have been bred to have low birthweights.
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What breeds of cattle are continental cattle?
Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
What are facts about the Maine anjou beef cattle?
they are from frnce and they were imported to Canada in 1969!
What age should Maine-Anjou cattle be breed first?
They should be bred so they calve when they are two, you can breed them around 15 months of age, if they are showing healthy heat cycles and are at a healthy weight.
What kind of cattle are Continental cattle?
Continental cattle are the cattle that were imported from Europe to improve the growth rate and leanness of existing breeds. Continental beef breeds are as follows: Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
What is the best breed for show?
Depends what type of show you're talking about. I generally see Maine-Anjou crosses as the best Market cattle breed.
Can a maine-anjou grow horns?
Yes.
Can Maine anjou grow horns?
Yes.
What cattle breed produces most efficient feed to weight ratio?
Those Continentals are the best at this type of ratio. Breeds like Charolais, Maine Anjou, Limousin and Gelbvieh have efficient feed:weight ratios, often better than British breeds like Hereford or Angus.
What beef cattle breeds are registered?
All of them. Any animal that is a purebred is registered in that particular breed registry. Some breeds allow full-blood registration, like Simmental, Limousin, Gelbvieh and Maine Anjou.
Can a maine-anjou cow or bull have horns?
Yes. Both sexes are likely to have horns.
Which breed of cattle imported from France was used to draft animals?
There were more than one breed that was imported from France to North America: Charolais Maine Anjou Limousin Blonde d'Aquitaine are just a few of the main breeds that were imported from France.
What is considered a beef cow?
A beef cow is one that is more blockier in body and doesn't put most of her energy into milk production. Such breeds of beef cattle include Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Shorthorn, Limousin, Simmental, Maine Anjou, Murray Grey, Red Angus and Brahman.
