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What is a good breed of cattle that can be raised on just grass?
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There are many good breeds that survive on primarily grass. The British breeds like Angus/Red Angus, Hereford, Red Poll, Shorthorn, South Devon and Galloway are top-notch breeds that do very well in a grass-fed operation, unlike the Continentals like Charolais, Limousin and Maine Anjou which may require more supplementation because of their growth rates. Other breeds like Texas Longhorn, Brangus, Senepol and Brahman are other breeds that do very well on grass as well. Go with the breed that you like best and will do well in your locality. You may want to find a breed that will also match your market, again depending on where you live.
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Are limousin cattle good milking cattle?
Limousin cattle are a beef breed, not a dairy breed of cattle. So in other words, no not really. They have a milking ability that is matched to that of Angus, which is not nearly as good as Holstein or Jersey.
Will crow foot grass make good hay for cattle?
No
Are Highland cattle good milking cows?
No, Highland cattle are primarily beef cattle. They will not produce the amount of milk a dairy breed would, but can be milked.
What are angus cows known for?
The things that are made from Angus cattle are exactly the same as what would be made from any other cattle of any other breed: hide for leather; hair for upholstery, paint brushes; the list goes on.
What describes why cattle and sheep are raised in the Australian Outback?
Most of the land in Australia is unsuitable for growing crops; its best and very ideal for raising cattle and sheep in because of the ability to graze them all year round and the good grass that grows well.
Where are beef cattle produced?
They are raised on either family farms or feedlots.
What does the Angus cattle offer or contribute to the cattle industry?
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Why is sheep rearing a major occupation in the temperate grasslands?
Grass grows in abundance. This grass is more nutritious and makes a very good feed for the cattle. It grows all round the year. Trees grow here and there. These grasslands are useful for cattle rearing. Argentina is known for cattle and Australia for sheep. The animals of this region mostly supply meat and wool.
What benefits does eating grass fed beef have?
Besides it being much healthier for you in terms of higher good-fat content, it also promotes a niche product where cattle are raised and finished on the very stuff they're made to eat: grass. They are healthier on grass, and because of that don't need other artificial inputs like hormones and antibiotics to keep them healthy until they're slaughtered.
Do feist breed dogs get along with cats?
Any breed of dog can be good with cats, especially if they have been raised with them. Feist are not known to get along or not get along with felines.
What is the average yearly income for a cattle rancher?
Depends on the year like if it was dry it might not be good. But if there was no sickness or and the grass was good it might be a good income. Tennessee has the most cattle farms of any state, but is about ninth in cattle numbers. The average net income of a cattle farm in Tennessee is negative. There are a lot of part-time cow-calf operations in Tennessee.
Why was cattle important in Texas?
Lots of good grass and moderate temps. and plenty of room.
