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Yes and no. This all depends on personal preference, objectives with either breeds, management philosophies, environment, climate, etc. Limousin is a good breed as a terminal cross for RA's, for producing calves that all go to the meat market. Limmis are good to have if you have abundant forage and/or are able to supplement with grain or some other concentrate ration. I find most Limousins to be high-strung even if bred to be docile, whereas Reds are more docile. Reds are better if you have a range-type environment and topography, as they are better forage converters than Limmis, or wish to do a grass-only operation. These cattle are a maternal breed, which contain cattle that are fit for producing replacement stock, but are slightly less desirable for the meat market than the larger Continentals like Limousins. However RA's have as good quality meat as Angus, as well as good calving ease, milking ability, small calf weights, and often have good cow sizes for managing on a grass-only operation.
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What is the best bull to breed to angus cows?
A popular choice for breeding with Angus cows is a Charolais bull. Charolais bulls are known for producing calves with good growth rates and carcass quality, which complements the Angus breed well. Other suitable breeds for crossbreeding with Angus cows include Hereford and Simmental.
What color are Angus?
Angus or Black Angus are black. Red Angus are red.
What are Cow known for?
To the public, Angus cattle are mainly known for their black hair. But to others, Angus cattle are known for their good quality of meat.
What is a black angus?
A black Angus is a type of black, hornless cattle from Scotland.
Where did the angus originated from?
The Angus breed of cattle originated in Scotland, specifically in the counties of Aberdeenshire and Angus. They are known for their black color and are one of the most popular beef cattle breeds in the world due to their high-quality meat production.
What is good about crossing Simmental and Angus?
Hybrid vigour or Heterosis. Calves with heterosis often excel at the feedlot in terms of weight gain and carcass quality than other calves do if they're purebred Simmental or purebred Angus. This is because they have the genetic qualities of either breed to make one superior calf.
When was Black Angus Steakhouse created?
Black Angus Steakhouse was created in 1964.
What is the classification of the Angus cattle?
Angus cattle are classified as a breed of cattle known for their black coloration. They are originally from Scotland and are known for their marbling and high-quality beef production. Angus cattle are one of the most popular beef breeds worldwide.
What determines if a cut of beef is private selection angus?
If there is a label on the carcass that entails that it is an Angus beef product, and if there is a CAB (Certified Angus Beef) label on the package, then that tells you that the cut of beef is Angus. Without such labeling, you really wouldn't know what breed of bovine the cut of beef came from.
Why is black Angus considered the best cattle breed?
Marketing techniques thanks to the American Angus Association. In honest reality though, it is not the best breed, as there are hundreds of other breeds that exist that are better than Angus depending on the conditions, climate, topography, management practices etc. they are raised in. But most people believe that "Angus is best" because of its ability to gain a good quality beef carcass, has good calving ease, good milking ability, good fertility, little problems with pinkeye, prolapse, etc., can be raised on just hay and pasture, bring premium market value for the black calves (especially in the USA), etc. However, there are plenty of breeds that can match or even excel the Angus breed in any or all of these categories. For instance, Gelbviehs do just as well or better than Angus in all of the above. Brangus or Brahmans do much better in the South or in hotter environments than Angus cattle because they are built to resist the heat, insects and humid environment that Angus cattle would just melt or suffer in.
What nicknames does Angus Brewer go by?
Angus Brewer goes by DJ black angus, and Gus.
What does the Angus cattle offer or contribute to the cattle industry?
Angus cattle are primarily known for their ability to have great carcass quality and ability to cross with other beef breeds to obtain even better carcass traits. Cows are great for easy keeping on just grass and hay, as well as good milking ability, mothering ability, calving ease, raising growthy calves, and good overall reproductive ability. Calves that are raised for beef have good marbling and muscling ability. This British breed however is susceptible to early maturing, and as a result can gain fat quicker and easier than the Continentals. Hence crossing Angus with continentals like Gelbvieh or Simmental yeilds good lean carcass with just enough marbling to make the cuts not too fatty. Marketing by the American Angus Association has created a product known as Certified Angus Beef or CAB. It is because of this successful marketing that the Angus breed has become much more popular in America than any other breed that is also raised in this country. It is also because of this breed that other breeders are able to infuse Angus genetics into their breeds and create black cattle. More about this is covered in the related questions below.
